At Highlands Capital, we excel in cross-border real estate investment and development, delivering high-return opportunities through strategic partnerships with top local operators. Based in Los Angeles, our development team creates iconic residential communities, blending hospitality-driven design with lasting impact. We align investor goals with carefully selected projects, ensuring secure and profitable outcomes through unmatched expertise and a global network.
Over $1.5 billion raised from institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and high-net-worth individuals in Asia and the US.
Over 20 years of building a global network, attracting diverse investors and opportunities.
A decade of experience in international institutional real estate private equity.
Successfully funded over 30 real estate funds/projects across residential, digital infrastructure, credit, and commercial.
Scott Barrack, founder of Highlands Capital, was a trailblazer in Shanghai's real estate market, where he launched his first boutique hotel at age 28 in 2007. Fluent in Mandarin and backed by over 21 years of experience living and working in Asia, Scott has spearheaded cross-border investments across multifamily, commercial, hospitality, industrial, and digital infrastructure sectors. Known for cultivating lasting partnerships and designing tailored fundraising strategies, he consistently drives innovation and profitability in every venture.
Connect with Scott
We curate high-return, unique investment opportunities driven by clear investment themes and exceptional local managers and developers who excel in their markets.
A straightforward pre-development investment structure with no construction risk.
A straightforward pre-development investment structure with no construction risk.
A straightforward pre-development investment structure with no construction risk.
Our relationships and experience are our advantages.
We help local and global investors identify and invest in US real estate projects that align with their return profiles. Our focus is on high-return, opportunistic, and distressed opportunities, ensuring each investment delivers maximum profitability.
Our Los Angeles-based development company builds and manages multifamily and single-family communities at scale, incorporating hospitality-level design, services, and amenities. We develop and finance iconic, one-of-a-kind projects, backed by a highly experienced team dedicated to excellence.
We thrive on crafting and executing bespoke fundraising and sales strategies tailored to the needs of institutional real estate funds and development projects, ensuring successful capital-raising efforts.
Over the past 15 years, Highlands Capital has raised over $1.5 billion, connecting investors across 15+ countries with premium U.S. and global real estate opportunities. Serving institutions and high-net-worth individuals in Asia and the U.S., we connect global capital to carefully vetted, high-yield investments. Our mission: to safeguard your wealth and maximize returns
Founded Shanghai’s first foreign-owned real estate brokerage, specializing in residential and commercial properties in the French Concession.
Built and financed URBN Hotels and Resorts, Shanghai's first boutique hotel and the world's first carbon-neutral hotel. Partnered with the Shanghai government to convert industrial warehouses into commercial and mixed-use developments.
Established a comprehensive network of institutional investors across Asia—including Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Saigon, Kuala Lumpur, and Taipei—to invest in global & institutional real estate funds and US development projects.
Co-founded Relevant Partners, a Los Angeles-based residential development company focused on building iconic communities with hospitality. www.relevantpartners.com
Under Relevant Partners, acquired 87 acres in Coachella, California, to develop 165 "for sale" luxury pool villas and 100 vacation apartments. The project includes world-class resort amenities and short-term rental options for owners. Ranch at Coachella
A selection of our most valuable past and present partners and projects.
Stay updated on the latest in transformative real estate investments in the US.
Stay connected with the latest developments at Highlands Capital: