Hedge Fund - Pacifica Capital Investments

Pacifica Capital Investments, formerly RAF Pacifica Group, is a prominent US-based real estate firm specializing in the acquisition, development, redevelopment, and management of diverse real estate assets. The firm also oversees private real estate funds and provides high-yield real estate loans. Pacifica Capital Investments strategically targets opportunities within industrial, residential, office, and mixed-use properties across the western region of the United States, aiming to maximize value through comprehensive asset management strategies.

Mr. Steven C. Leonard is the Managing Principal and Founder of Pacifica Capital Investments LLC, established in 1998. Beyond his role in investment management, he is also the founder of Brokers for Battered Kids, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children. Mr. Leonard has held positions on the boards of both public and private companies, including Colorado Gaming and Entertainment, BJ’s Pizza & Brew House, and Front Range Bank in Denver. His entrepreneurial journey began in the early 1980s when he founded Pacifica Holding Company, focusing on capitalizing on commercial real estate cycles. Initially based in Los Angeles, the company later expanded to Denver in the early 1990s and returned to Southern California in the late 1990s. Mr. Leonard earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1977, laying the foundation for his successful career in business and philanthropy.

Pacifica Capital Investments is a hedge fund managing discretionary assets totaling $602,021,362 as of their Form ADV from April 2024, serving 176 clients. In their Q1 2024 13F filing, the firm reported managing $324,415,000 in 13F securities, with a top 10 holdings concentration of 96.03%. Pacifica Capital Investments' largest holding is in Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B, with 213,902 shares held, reflecting their strategic investment approach across a diversified portfolio.