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Quintin E. Primo III
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Born (1955-03-14) March 14, 1955 (age 70)
Illinois
Alma mater Indiana University, Harvard Business School
Occupation Hedge fund manager

Quintin E. Primo III was born on March 14, 1955. He is a very successful businessman who helps manage money for big real estate projects. He is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Capri Capital Partners, LLC. This company is one of the biggest real estate investment firms in the United States that is owned by a minority group.

Quintin Primo's company manages billions of dollars in real estate, both in the U.S. and other countries. He is known for his achievements in the real estate world. He has even been recognized on lists of successful African Americans.

What Does a Real Estate Investor Do?

Investing in Buildings and Land

Quintin Primo's company, Capri Capital Partners, helps people and organizations invest in real estate. This means they put money into buying, developing, or managing properties like shopping malls, office buildings, and apartments. They help these properties grow and become more valuable.

Helping Urban Areas

Capri Capital was one of the first companies to invest in parts of cities that needed more help. For example, they invested in areas like South Los Angeles. In 2006, they bought a large shopping center there called Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. This helped bring new life and business to the community.

Business Achievements

Financial Services Company of the Year

In 2012, a magazine called Black Enterprise Magazine recognized Capri Capital. They named it the Financial Services Company of the Year. This was a big honor for Quintin Primo and his team.

Expanding to India

In September 2013, Quintin Primo helped Capri Capital grow even more. They started a new company in India called Capri Global Capital, Limited. This was a partnership with an Indian financial company. Quintin Primo became a leader on the board of directors for this new company in India. He was one of the first African Americans to serve on the board of a publicly listed company in India.

Giving Back to the Community

The Primo Center

Quintin Primo is also known for his kindness and for helping others. He started and leads a special place called the Primo Center for Women and Children. This center is a shelter that helps women and children who do not have a home. It is located in the West Side, Chicago area. The center helps families get back on their feet and find new homes.

His Early Life

Quintin Primo went to Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois, and graduated in 1973. His father was Episcopal Bishop Quintin E. Primo Jr..

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