AWH Partners has completed the first in a series of closings for its $100 million Strategic Income Fund, which was launched in August 2025.
The fund targets investments in income-producing hospitality real estate across multiple markets and property types. According to the New York, N.Y.-based company, the strategy is designed to take advantage of current market conditions, including increased seller motivation, limited competition for assets and more favorable pricing. The firm aims to acquire hotels capable of producing consistent income while mitigating exposure to economic volatility and localized market disruptions.
"We see a compelling opportunity emerging to acquire high-quality, income-producing hospitality assets," Chad Cooley, co-founder and managing partner at AWH Partners, said in a statement. "AWH is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this environment through our data-driven investment platform, which leverages proprietary analytics as well as deep investment and operational expertise to identify, acquire and manage hospitality assets with a focus on durable cash flow and strong downside protection."
The fund also reflects a broader shift in the investment landscape, as rising minimum investment thresholds among large fund managers have limited access for smaller institutional investors and family offices, according to the company. AWH—which includes a management subsidiary, Spire Hospitality—further noted that the vehicle is structured to provide those groups with access to institutional-grade hospitality investments.
"This vehicle opens the door for investors and family offices who have sought direct access to institutional-quality hospitality deals but were often sidelined by rising investment minimums at larger funds," added Russ Flicker, co-founder and managing partner at AWH Partners.