Leadership

Operators and capital-markets professionals.

The principals of Venture Capital Developers have led institutional transactions, structured complex capital, and delivered projects from concept through stabilization.

Founder & Managing Partner

James S. Dorcely

James S. Dorcely is a real estate developer, entrepreneur, and finance executive with more than 20 years of experience in banking, mortgage lending, capital markets, and real estate development.

Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions with JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, EverBank, and TIAA Bank, participating in more than $5 billion in financed transactions. His expertise includes affordable housing development, multifamily housing, construction financing, capital markets, and complex real estate transactions.

As Founder and Managing Partner of Venture Capital Developers, James oversees acquisitions, capital formation, project financing, development strategy, and strategic partnerships.

Capital MarketsLIHTCMultifamily Development$5B+ Financed

Managing Partner

Lu-Shawn M. Thompson

Lu-Shawn M. Thompson is a respected business leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate with extensive experience in construction operations, community development, stakeholder engagement, and public-private partnerships.

As Managing Partner of Venture Capital Developers, Lu-Shawn leads community engagement, partnership development, project oversight, and strategic initiatives that promote equitable access to quality housing.

Her leadership experience, combined with her construction and community-focused background, helps ensure projects create lasting value for both residents and investors.

Construction OperationsCommunity EngagementPublic-Private Partnerships