K. Conly Chi

Biography

K. Conly Chi is a highly accomplished real estate professional and entrepreneur with a proven 20+ year track record of success in the industry. Mr. Chi founded Mount Auburn Multifamily (“Mount Auburn”), a private real estate investment trust (REIT) that invested in Class A multifamily communities in the secondary real estate markets of the United States. During his time at Mount Auburn, Mr. Chi oversaw the acquisition of 60 multifamily communities with a total value of over $5 billion, and he was responsible for developing the investment strategy and building and managing the investment team. Mr. Chi’s leadership and vision at Mount Auburn culminated with the sale of its assets to Starwood in Q2 2022 for $2.4 billion.

Mr. Chi’s career in real estate began in 2001, when he worked as a developer, builder and owner-operator focused on multifamily, mixed-use, and single-family subdivisions. He also worked as a real estate attorney at Sullivan & Cromwell, where he structured acquisitions, divestitures and financings for a variety of institutional real estate clients.

Mr. Chi is currently focused on W Equitas with a commitment to expanding its portfolio of real estate holdings and diverse equity investments. The firm is dedicated to identifying and pursuing innovative investment opportunities that adhere to its core values.

Mr. Chi graduated Phi Beta Kappa and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with high distinction from the University of California, Berkeley. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School and a Master’s of Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California.

He is admitted to the Bar in California and New York and is a licensed real estate broker in California.