Frederick Knapp

For more than 35 years, Frederick Knapp has led large-scale real estate investment and development initiatives, combining entrepreneurial vision with disciplined execution. As Founder and CEO of Knapp Capital Management (KCM), he oversees a $17B+ pipeline of transformative projects across North America spanning urban redevelopment, coastal destinations and mixed-use master-planned communities positioning KCM as one of the most ambitious new platforms in the industry.

Proven Operator & Developer: As Executive Director of Hudson Yards, he oversaw predevelopment, design and construction of one of the most significant urban projects in U.S. history. His leadership extended across operations, financial management, lease negotiations and coordination with NYPD and FDNY. His experience also includes directing multiple large-scale urban developments across the U.S.

Founder & Visionary: Frederick established KCM in 2024 to build a clean, unencumbered platform capable of delivering projects of national and global significance. His leadership emphasizes innovation, transparency and long-term value creation, ensuring each initiative strengthens both community impact and investor confidence.

Strategic Deal Maker: Frederick has structured sophisticated capital stacks blending institutional equity, project-level financing and strategic partnerships. These efforts have unlocked multi-phase pipelines, secured major credit facilities and created lasting competitive advantage for KCM and its partners.