1998Investment
The first Los Angeles real estate investment.
One position in the Valley, bought before any of the arms existed.
Makan Mostafavi
Entrepreneur · Developer · Investor · Media
Transaction value$3B+
Transactions4,500+
Companies9
Monthly views7M+
We find, build, and scale high-value opportunities across private equity, real estate, and media creating growth through strategic capital, operational excellence, and storytelling
Private equityMG Equity owns and runs 9 companies.The portfolio spans seven industries.Acquisition criteriaReal estate$3B+ has closed since 1998.Brokerage, mortgage, and ground‑up development in Los Angeles.Closed transactionsMediaThe media arm draws 7M+ views a month.021B Media produces all of it in‑house.See 021BAdvisoryMostafavi works with owners one to one.For private equity, real estate, or media.Apply
Built arm by arm
Every date added a division, from the first investment to the family office.
2003Brokerage
The brokerage arm opens: real estate and mortgage.
The sale and the loan placed under one shop.
2010Development
The development arm: ground-up construction.
Projects carried from land to delivery, in-house.
2018Private equity
The private equity division: MG Equity.
Operating companies join the portfolio, bought whole and run.
2022Media
The media division opens with the Truth Hurts Show.
Co-hosted with Brian Goldstein. The audience is his own.
2024021B Media
021B Media launches as the media company.
Production, editing, publicity, and events run in-house.
2026Family office
The family office opens.
An investment firm that manages its own assets.
- 1998Investment
The first Los Angeles real estate investment.
One position in the Valley, bought before any of the arms existed.
- 2003Brokerage
The brokerage arm opens: real estate and mortgage.
The sale and the loan placed under one shop.
- 2010Development
The development arm: ground-up construction.
Projects carried from land to delivery, in-house.
- 2018Private equity
The private equity division: MG Equity.
Operating companies join the portfolio, bought whole and run.
- 2022Media
The media division opens with the Truth Hurts Show.
Co-hosted with Brian Goldstein. The audience is his own.
- 2024021B Media
021B Media launches as the media company.
Production, editing, publicity, and events run in-house.
- 2026Family office
The family office opens.
An investment firm that manages its own assets.
One email reaches the decision-maker.
Above the San Fernando Valley · 2026
Business opportunities, advisory, and sponsorships.