Advisory Committee & Strategic Partners

Strategic Team

Franscico Lozano

Investments – Mexico

Franscico Lozano

Mr. Lozano founded Zeiba in 2005 to pursue opportunistic real estate developments and investments. The firm has current investments in condominium developments mostly in the Punta Mita and Puerto Vallarta area in Mexico as well as in San Francisco and Sonoma CA.

Since 2015, Mr. Lozano has also been a partner and member of the Investment Committee of Green Water Investments, a multifamily value add platform that acquires, renovates, stabilizes and sells multifamily Class B&C assets in the sunbelt region having turn around close to 10,000 units.

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Hugh Jackson

Asset Management

Hugh Jackson

Mr. Jackson founded Geared Ventures in 2013 to pursue opportunistic multifamily, industrial, and development projects in the US and Mexico.  Previously a Principal with Highridge Partners, Mr. Jackson created and managed joint venture and direct investments in commercial real estate, including Class-A Office, Multifamily Tax Credit, Self-Storage, and Land Development with investment in excess of $2.0B. 

Prior to joining Highridge, Mr. Jackson co-founded and ran a venture capital backed firm focused on the consumer satellite industry.  A Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Jackson began his career as an accountant and consultant with Deloitte & Touche’s Real Estate practice and the Walt Disney Company.

Mr. Jackson has an undergraduate degree in Economics from UCLA and an MBA from UCLA Anderson.

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Javier Barrilero

Investments – Europe and US

Javier Barrilero

Javier Barrilero is an international real estate and private equity investor with a global
perspective shaped by his Spanish roots and extensive crossborder investment
experience. A native of Spain, Javier is now based in Dallas, Texas, where he actively
invests across diverse asset classes and markets. In addition to his investment work, he
is deeply committed to philanthropy, supporting initiatives that create lasting social and
economic impact. Known for his strategic insight and longterm approach, Javier brings a
thoughtful, value-driven mindset to every venture he undertakes.

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Liel Manoah

Investments – Europe and US

Liel Manoah

Liel Manoah is a real estate investor and developer with a proven track record across residential development, value-add acquisitions, and sophisticated capital structuring in the U.S. market. He operates a real estate platform with active projects and investments across the Southeastern United States, overseeing aggregate annual transaction volume exceeding eight figures.

Prior to his business career, Liel served three years as a combat officer and navy diver in the Israeli Defense Forces, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant, an experience that shaped his leadership philosophy, decisiveness, and operational rigor.

Liel studied law and completed the Israeli Bar Exam, bringing a disciplined, detail- oriented mindset to underwriting, structuring, and risk management. His legal training informs of execution—from acquisition and financing to governance and investor alignment—allowing him to navigate complex transactions with institutional precision while maintaining an entrepreneurial edge.

With deep personal and professional ties to Israel, Liel maintains strong relationships with international private capital, family offices, and strategic investors, serving as a trusted bridge between Israeli capital and U.S. real estate opportunities. His approach is defined by discretion, transparency, and long-term value creation—building enduring assets and trusted partnerships.

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