Investing Made Easy
Welcome to Raze Capital, a private equity firm that specializes in raising capital for passive real estate investments. At Raze Capital, we believe that real estate is one of the most powerful and reliable investment opportunities available. Our goal is to provide investors with a simple, accessible way to participate in the real estate market and generate steady, long-term returns.
We work with a network of experienced real estate professionals to identify and evaluate investment opportunities across a range of property types, including commercial, residential, and industrial. Our team carefully assesses each opportunity and conducts thorough due diligence to ensure that we are investing in assets with strong potential for growth and income.
Our passive investment model allows investors to benefit from our expertise and experience in the real estate market without the hassle of managing properties themselves. We handle all aspects of the investment process, from acquisition and management to eventual sale or refinancing. Our investors receive regular updates and reports on the performance of their investments, so they can stay informed and confident in their decision to partner with us.
At Raze Capital, we are committed to transparency, integrity, and excellence in all that we do. We believe that building long-term relationships with our investors is the key to our success, and we work hard to earn and maintain their trust every day. If you’re interested in learning more about our investment opportunities or partnering with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
FOUNDER & CEO
Mark Updegraff
Mark C. Updegraff moved to Rochester, NY in 1997 to pursue his Bachelor’s of Science from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Imaging and Photographic Technology. As an undergraduate student, he participated in co-operative work academic quarters for NASA, Pictometry, and as an independent 4×5 film photographer.
In 2003, after working for Kodak, Mark took a position in RIT’s Center for Imaging Science and began his Master’s studies in Color Science. Mark took a position with ITT Corporation in 2009 where he worked on video quality metrics, end-to-end spectral imaging systems, and electro-optical systems for high altitude aircraft.
In 2010, Mark decided to focus his efforts fully on his real estate redevelopment and private equity companies; Wedge Redux LLC, Ward Redux LLC, and Raze Capital LLC. These companies rehabilitate neglected properties into fully refurbished, market rate, rental properties in the greater Rochester area.
Mark now oversees Updegraff companies in the development, management and brokerage of residential, commercial, and mixed-use real property. His vision for Upstate NY, real estate, and technology are evident through his plans and generated results. Mark is a city of Rochester advocate, employer, entrepreneur, and business owner.
He is passionate about striving to provide safe, clean, affordable, sustainable, adaptable, space for the community at large while garnering the best and brightest minds in an effort to stimulate the economy through creativity, innovation, and workforce development.
Currently, Mark spends time raising capital for syndications in the industrial, multifamily, self-storage and built-to-rent asset classes while overseeing the operations of the Updegraff Companies. His leadership style attracts other leaders eager to deploy new technologies, hone their skills, and take massive action. Under his guidance, associates are able to independently flourish into peak producers in their own strengths.
When assembled together as a team, a colossal amount of creativity is unleashed and goals and expectations are significantly exceeded.
Send us a message
Ready to get started or just want to know a little more? Click below to fill out a form!
Raze Capital 