Welcome to
Pii Capital
Chicago-based Pii Capital is a family office with over 30 years of successful development and growth in the commercial real estate industry.
Our Businesses
Helix Hospitality
Helix Hospitality is a Chicago-based hotel ownership and management company representing many of the top hotel brands in the country.
With a nationwide reach, Helix delivers best-in-class guest experiences, while focusing on the strategic operational efficiencies that have allowed our properties to not only grow, but also outperform our competitors. As Helix Hospitality continues to expand and evolve, we know that our success will be guided by the principles and values that got us here – the same values established by our founders and used to drive our success over the last two decades.
SPACE Self Storage
SPACE Self Storage develops and invests in climate and non-climate controlled self storage facilities in growing cities across the U.S.
Our facilities are always Secure, Personal, Affordable, Convenient and Easy, so our customers can store their belongings with confidence.
Our Approach
Strategic From the Start
Driven by our owner-operator mindset, we approach every new opportunity as a chance to build lasting value. From thoughtful market selection to best-in-class product offerings to strategic partnerships and joint ventures, we grow our business by design.
A Part of the Community
When we develop, invest in or reposition a property, we understand it’s our responsibility to also invest in the surrounding community. We focus on growing cities and strive to contribute to the local market, while building lasting relationships in the community.
Treat Everyone Like Family
Whether providing best-in-class experiences for our guests and customers, creating long-lasting relationships with our investors and partners, or treating our employees like family, we’re committed to demonstrating our dedication to our people every single day.
Leadership Team
Shreyas “JR” Patel
President & COO
Shreyas “JR” Patel is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Pii Capital, a family office founded in 2020 with 30+ years of successful development and growth in the commercial real estate industry. He is also the founder of its subsidiaries, Helix Hospitality and SPACE Self Storage.
His successes earned him a spot in Crain’s 2019 Chicago Notable Entrepreneurs list.
Outside of Pii Capital, Patel serves as a board member for the DePaul University School of Hospitality Leadership, co-chairs the Academic Program sub-committee, is a regular contributor to trade publications, and serves on the Owner Committee of the AHLA (American Hotel and Lodging Association).
Hussain Waseem
Director of Investments
Hussain Waseem is the Director of Investment & Business Development for Pii Capital and its subsidiaries. Hussain is responsible for the end-to-end management of the development and acquisition pipeline for the companies.
In his previous roles, he has spent over a decade in commercial real estate investment sales and advisory, municipal debt consulting, and CRE Debt advisory for some of the largest firms in their respective fields.
Hussain holds a BA from the University of Illinois at Chicago, with concentrations in Finance and Economics; additionally, he also holds an MBA from DePaul University with concentrations in Finance and Real Estate Investment.
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