Moontower Group (founded in 2022 and based in Austin, TX) is a private investment studio and platform led by CFO‑turned‑Chief Investment Officer Russell Valdez and his long‑time colleague Connor Stewart—both former Wafra executives. The firm pursues joint ventures and platform investments in niche, value‑add strategies across Texas MSAs, with a primary focus on amenitized master‑planned communities—where they aim to disproportionately uplift single‑family and multifamily real asset value through unique experiential enhancements. Moontower demonstrates both flexibility and scale in its capital deployment, writing initial checks in the $2–3 million range, while having the capacity to invest $100 million-plus in larger opportunities. Additionally, the firm is open to investing in operating companies that help scale real assets portfolios, extending beyond direct real estate holdings.