Jakub Hejl

Jakub Hejl is a Czech American investor, real estate developer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist known for his extensive contributions to the U.S. real estate sector. He is the founder and president of Westside Capital Group, a Miami-based real estate investment firm with a multibillion-dollar portfolio spanning numerous asset classes. Jakub also founded the Hejl Foundation, where he serves as Chairman, and he is the Chairman of the Board of The Wolfsonian, a prominent museum and research center in Miami Beach that explores the influence of art and design on society.

Hejl established Westside in 2017 and continues to oversee the company’s strategic vision, investment decisions, and risk management. Over the course of his career, he has participated in more than $4 billion in real estate transactions across the United States and Europe, covering acquisitions, development projects, and a wide variety of deal structures. Under his leadership, Westside has focused on multifamily, mixed-use, and data-driven real estate investments, building a diverse national portfolio.

The company also maintains a substantial pipeline of entitled land in various stages of development, from early planning to construction and stabilization. In addition to real estate, Westside invests in operating businesses within the broader property ecosystem and other industries. The firm remains active across the Southeastern, Mid-Atlantic, and Sunbelt regions, pursuing acquisitions, development sites, and strategic business investments.

Throughout his career, Hejl has spearheaded numerous notable projects that have significantly impacted the real estate landscape. His expertise and track record span various areas, including urban development, landmark assets, and particular Situation investing. In urban development, he has been involved in multiple land acquisitions and in proposed public-private partnerships to redevelop and revitalize extensive land holdings in metropolitan areas of the Southeastern United States. Notably, he has recently led the RoseArts District project, one of the most significant opportunity zone developments in the United States, with plans for nearly 6,000 residential units and 350,000 square feet of commercial space in Orlando, Florida.

His expertise also extends to acquiring landmark high-rise towers in urban settings within the Southeastern United States. These acquisitions offer significant potential for value creation and often include additional land development opportunities. Furthermore, Jakub Hejl has focused on particular Situation investing, acquiring distressed mixed-use and multifamily assets from UCC foreclosures, deed-in-lieu buys, and other distressed situations.

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