Michael Douman is an Advisor in Greysteel’s Structured Finance platform, based in the firm’s Washington, DC office. Covering markets nationwide, Michael specializes in sourcing and structuring joint venture equity for all asset classes. With a background in institutional analysis and capital advisory, he supports sponsors in navigating complex capital stacks and aligning the right equity partners with their investment strategies.

Michael focuses on helping operating partners optimize capital structures to enhance returns, mitigate execution risk, and position assets for long-term success. By leveraging deep institutional relationships, rigorous underwriting capabilities, and broad capital markets access, he delivers tailored JV equity solutions that meet both sponsor and investor objectives. His approach combines disciplined financial analysis with strategic market insight to drive efficient and durable capital placements.

Before joining Greysteel, Michael was a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company, where he advised clients on strategic and financial initiatives across a range of industries. That experience informs his analytical, data-driven approach to structured finance and capital advisory.

Professional Highlights:

• Markets Covered: National
• Target Clients: Family Offices
• Property Types Served: Multifamily, Industrial, Retail, Self Storage, Office, Hospitality
• Primary Specialty: JV Equity
• Core Expertise: Capital Stack Optimization, Institutional Capital Advisory

• Bachelor of Science in Economics
• Virginia Real Estate License

• Languages Spoken: English