Platform Ventures Launches Multifamily Development Platform
Platform Ventures, a Kansas City-based private investment firm, has announced the launch of its multifamily development platform, “Platform Multifamily,” focusing on ground-up apartment development and construction.
The firm has appointed Christopher N. Bennish as managing director to lead the new venture. Bennish previously served as a development partner at Price Development Group, where he managed approximately 3,300 units totaling $750 million in capitalization across South Texas, Colorado, Nashville, and Kansas City. He also held development roles at Alliance Residential in Denver and Houston, contributing to 1,700 units and $240 million in capitalization.
The new platform will focus on developing multifamily projects in markets where Platform Ventures already has residential investments, particularly across the Central, Southeast, and Southwest U.S.
“We are excited to welcome Chris to the Platform Ventures team as we expand our residential footprint,” said Terry Anderson, co-founder & co-president of Platform Ventures. “Chris’s deep experience, leadership, and market insight make him the ideal person to launch and grow our multifamily development platform.”
The launch complements Platform’s existing housing initiatives, such as the Santa Rita Ranch master-planned community in Austin, TX and its Diversified Housing REIT, launched in 2018 with a $50 million Regulation A offering focused on multifamily, student housing, and senior living.
Platform Ventures manages over $3.5 billion of assets as of March 31, 2025, on behalf of institutional, family office, and high net worth investors.