ABOUT US
Management Team
Tejas Patel
Tejas has been investing in real estate for over 20 years and has successfully completed 7 full-cycle real estate investments since 2015. Throughout his tenure, Tejas has partnered on projects with the country's top real estate groups including ApexOne Investment Partners, Balfour Beatty, Viking Development, and The Collier Group. Since founding Patel Real Estate Holdings in 2019, PREH’s Fund is fundamentally built on Tejas' experience in real estate investing and his access to exclusive off-market opportunities achieved through his network and relationships. Tejas graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with degrees in economics and political science and was also a scholar athlete in tennis. He now lives in Tampa, FL with his wife and 3 kids. Tejas enjoys scuba diving, marine research and conservation, competing in triathlons, marathons, and adventure races and has also led and created several non-profits for wildlife conservation, worldwide music education, and athletic camps for under-served kids.
Mike Lau
Mike has 25 years of business management experience with 10 years focused in real estate development and asset/investment management. As a founding member of the Patel Real Estate Holdings team, Mike has overseen the operations of PREH’s investment portfolio, analyzes new deal flow, and manages investor relations. After majoring in business at the University of Florida, Mike began his career as an entrepreneur in the music and hospitality industry combining business acumen with his love of music. He then transitioned into the real estate industry in 2004 as the Development Manager for several ground up condo/townhome developments in the Tampa Bay area. When he's not building models in Excel, Mike also enjoys golf and traveling. Together with Tejas, they founded- Ocean Energy World, a non-profit wildlife conservation group that curates one of a kind PREH Experiences that brings sponsors and researchers together on actual scientific research expeditions.
Advisory Board
Dr. Dinesh C. Patel
Known as the “Godfather of Utah’s MedTech industry,” Dr. Dinesh C. Patel has played a prominent role in the state of Utah's political and cultural spheres for more than three decades. ​Dr. Patel arrived in the US in 1973 after obtaining an undergraduate degree from Ahmedabad. He earned a master’s from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan’s School of Pharmacy.
Dr. Kiran Patel
Dr. Kiran C. Patel is a Zambian-born Indian American philanthropist, serial entrepreneur, and cardiologist. He is known for his philanthropic work, particularly in the Tampa Bay area, where he has donated millions to various organizations. He is also the founder of WellCare Management Group and has a history of building and selling successful healthcare companies.
Mr. Pradip C. Patel
Pradip Patel, received his MBA degree from the Eastern Michigan University, U.S.A. Born in Zambia, Africa, and educated in India, he immigrated to the United States as a young man in 1973. Starting with a small 20 room motel, he steadily built a career that has achieved tremendous success in the hospitality, health insurance, and real estate industries.