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Raising $50 Million in 8 Weeks: Veena Jetti’s Unbelievable Capital-Raising Journey
In this episode, I sit down with Veena Jetti, an unstoppable force in commercial real estate and a deeply inspiring human being. Veena shares her remarkable journey, from growing up in a family of immigrants who dove into real estate to building her own empire as the founding partner of Vive Funds, a firm specializing in multifamily assets with over $1 billion in transactions.
We talk about her origin story, her relentless drive to succeed, and her bold foray into multifamily real estate starting with a 200-unit deal that seemed impossible to close. Veena’s transparency about the struggles of raising capital and her rock-bottom moments left me in awe of her resilience.
She also opens up about a deeply personal story: navigating the fear and uncertainty of her infant daughter’s health crisis, which was a pivotal moment in her life. The raw vulnerability of this story will have you reflecting on what truly matters.
Whether you’re looking to grow in business, face life’s challenges head-on, or simply be inspired, Veena’s story will leave you believing that success is about perseverance, relationships, and never giving up—even when it feels like the odds are stacked against you.
Key Moments:
1:30 Introducing Veena Jetti
2:40 Veena’s Origin Story
5:33 Entering Multifamily Real Estate
7:16 The Challenges of Raising Capital
12:20 A Game-Changing Deal
17:22 The Fund of Funds Model
23:28 Top 5 Keys to Raising Capital
27:00 Rock Bottom Moment
Veena Jetti is the founding partner of Vive Funds, a commercial real estate firm with over $1B+ in transactions, specializing in conservative investment opportunities. With a Finance degree earned at 20 and over a decade of experience, Veena blends best practices with innovative technologies to excel in real estate acquisitions and operations.
A recognized philanthropist, she founded a national non-profit and was named a 2017 Politico Woman of the Year for her Hurricane Harvey disaster response. A sought-after speaker, Veena continues to inspire on global platforms, sharing her expertise in real estate and passion for impactful change.
IG - @veenajetti
LinkedIn - veenajetti
Website - veenajetti.com