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Akoni Advisory & Investments
We are a future-forward real estate investment, development, and consulting enterprise with fresh leadership and respect rather than reverence for the past.
“Akoni?”, what does that mean?
Akoni means a cherished and invaluable possession in both Yoruba and Japanese languages.
Yoruba people emphasize that the cherished possession is collectively owned. Japanese people emphasize that the cherished possession is priceless and worthy of admiration.
At Akoni A&I the trust of our partners and sponsors is cherished and invaluable; it is at the heart of creating value together.
Our Foundation
Our Core Principles
Mission Statement
We invest, develop, and support real estate assets that matter in places that matter.
Core Values
We create lasting value and positive impact for communities through partnership, integrity, and transparency. We cherish our partner’s and collaborator’s trust as an invaluable gift.
Global Perspective
The “center of our universe” are the lands and peoples bordering the Mid- and South-Atlantic Ocean. These countries and cities are the engines of global growth and the proving ground for innovation in every sphere.
Meet Our Principal
Yewande O. Fapohunda
Yewande’s experience in multifamily and mixed-use commercial real estate encompasses over $900 million in investments and 3,300+ apartment homes. Her projects span various multifamily and mixed-use types in urban and suburban locations across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Texas. As a Principal at Trammell Crow Company (2019-2024), Yewande led the multifamily development practice in Houston, sourcing, shaping, and executing over $450 million in capital or 1,220+ apartment homes.
Yewande excels in pro forma underwriting, due diligence, site acquisition, entitlements, equity and debt sourcing, investor relations, design, construction oversight, and leasing through stabilization. She previously held roles as Senior Vice President of Development at Greystar Real Estate Partners (2016-2019) and Senior Director of Development at AvalonBay Communities, Inc (2011-2016).
An avid traveler, Yewande values deep and immersive experiences to build interpersonal and professional connections. She has extensive experience with Asian capital partners and meaningful investment experience across the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America (primarily Colombia), and Africa.
Yewande’s ethos harmonizes financial analysis, market knowledge, design excellence, constructability, and community-focused policy principles. She holds a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Yewande is a member of ULI and NMHC.
While Yewande loves breathtaking views from mountaintops, rooftops, and streetscapes alike, she is most joyful breaking bread with family, friends, and partners—connecting to uncover universal values and collaborating for profitable outcomes.
Our Foundation
Our Core Principles
Mission Statement
To invest, develop, and support assets that matter in places we believe matter, creating lasting value and positively impacting communities through our dedicated and strategic real estate initiatives worldwide.
Core Values
We cherish our partners' and collaborators' trust as an invaluable gift, leading and supporting real estate development and investment opportunities globally, ensuring integrity, transparency, and long-term success for all.
Global Perspective
We deploy capital and resources to enhance land and communities, focusing on real estate development and investment in the South and Mid-Atlantic regions, driving sustainable growth and value creation.
Meet Our Principal
Yewande O. Fapohunda
Yewande’s experience in multifamily and mixed-use commercial real estate encompasses over $900 million in investments and 3,300+ apartment homes. Her projects span various multifamily and mixed-use types in urban and suburban locations across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Texas. As a Principal at Trammell Crow Company (2019-2024), Yewande led the multifamily development practice in Houston, sourcing, shaping, and executing over $450 million in capital or 1,220+ apartment homes.
Yewande excels in pro forma underwriting, due diligence, site acquisition, entitlements, equity and debt sourcing, investor relations, design, construction oversight, and leasing through stabilization. She previously held roles as Senior Vice President of Development at Greystar Real Estate Partners (2016-2019) and Senior Director of Development at AvalonBay Communities, Inc (2011-2016).
An avid traveler, Yewande values deep and immersive experiences to build interpersonal and professional connections. She has extensive experience with Asian capital partners and meaningful investment experience across the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America (primarily Colombia), and Africa.
Yewande’s ethos harmonizes financial analysis, market knowledge, design excellence, constructability, and community-focused policy principles. She holds a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Yewande is a member of ULI, NMHC, and CREW.
While Yewande enjoys breathtaking views, she feels most at home breaking bread with family, friends, and partners—connecting face-to-face to find common ground and collaborate for the best outcomes.