Macro-Driven Alternative Investments
Private Funds for Alternative Investors
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INC. 5000
$400M+
Investor Capital Managed*
$800M+
Assets Under ManagemenT*
13+
Years Track Record*
$100M+
Investor Distributions
Since Inception
Since Inception
*As of May 2026
Diversify your portfolio through private investments
Recent regulatory changes now give individual investors access to alternative investments once limited to institutions. Instead of relying solely on volatile public markets, investors can diversify and take greater control. Aspen Funds offers private, passive real estate opportunities designed to deliver stronger returns with lower volatility than traditional stock market investments.
Explore Our Verticals
Each Aspen vertical starts with a macro thesis, is built around the asset class best positioned to benefit, and is led by dedicated professionals under the oversight of a formal Investment Committee.
Explore VerticalsAspen Credit
Debt-based returns through mortgage notes and CRE lending. Evergreen funds with monthly distributions.
Aspen Industrial
Ground-up industrial in Kansas City's "Golden Triangle." 18–23%
targeted IRR.
targeted IRR.
Aspen Energy
Direct oil & gas exposure with IDC deductions and depletion allowances. 14–18% targeted.
Aspen Multifamily
Multifamily real estate in strong demographic markets. 12–16% targeted returns.
Our Investment Approach
Most firms start with a deal pipeline and look for capital to deploy. We start with the macroeconomic environment. Our investment decisions are anchored to structural trends and dislocations — not deal flow or market timing.
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Step I
Identify Macro Trends
We conduct deep research to identify structural macroeconomic trends that create durable investment opportunities — the CRE maturity wall, reshoring of manufacturing, domestic energy underinvestment. We invest in themes, not individual deals.
Step II
Select Asset Class and Build Strategy
For each trend, we assemble a dedicated vertical with specialized leadership, strategic operating partners, and a formal Investment Committee. This is a purpose-built platform with deep domain expertise.
Step III
Assemble Best in Class Team and Investor Friendly Structure
Every fund begins with downside protection. We structure investments in the most protected part of the capital stack — collateral-backed, senior-positioned, or at a cost basis well below market value.
Why Investors Choose Aspen Funds
Macro-Driven Approach
Macro trends move markets. We identify them early and invest with the tide, not against it.
100% Co-Investment
Our executives invest personal capital alongside you in every fund. When we lose, we lose together. Our interests are structurally aligned, not contractually adjacent.
Uncorrelated Verticals
Four distinct macro theses with different return drivers - construct client allocations across strategies that don't move in lockstep, improving diversification.
Dedicated Operations
In-house teams with specialized expertise running each vertical, ensuring consistent execution and strong operational oversight.
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Aspen Industrial
Industrial Growth Fund
A fund designed to take advantage of a unique opportunity in the Southwest market of Kansas City.
Return
18%-23% IRR
Minimum
$100,000
Structure
Closed-End
Closed
Aspen Industrial
UEF VII
This Fund will be focusing on investing in a combination of existing producing assets for current cash flow (PDP) along with acreage for new drilling for upside value (PUD). We’ll be targeting multiple basins.
Return
25-35% IRR
Minimum
$150,000
Structure
Closed-End
Learn Before You Invest
From the Invest Like A Billionaire podcast to on-demand webinars, quarterly macro commentary, and in-person Kansas City investor meetups — education is central to everything we do at Aspen Funds.
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Our team can walk you through each of our four verticals, provide detailed fund materials, and discuss how Aspen fits within your broader investment portfolio.