Our Company

Bright Horizon Ventures (BHV) is a fully integrated real estate investment and development firm. Formed in 2016, BHV is committed to delivering exceptional results and economic value to the communities, clients, and partners we serve. We are a minority, woman-owned small business serving the greater Washington, DC area. 

Specializing in the renovation and development of multi-family residential properties, mixed-use assets and hotels, we bring extensive knowledge and expertise in hospitality management, finance and facilities management to our clients and investment partners.

  • Our Mission is to enhance the culture and vitality of existing neighborhoods, create opportunities for affordable, luxury living and to support the economic development of low-income communities by bringing Class-A mixed-use and hotel assets to these areas.

  • Our Acquisition Strategy focuses on properties where we can create incremental value through renovation and repositioning. We partner with legacy owners who may not have the financial capacity or knowledge to make their asset sustainable or profitable.

  • Our Development Approach is a selective pursuit of ground-up development opportunities in markets with high barriers to entry and strong economic fundamentals.

Our Core Values

  • Accountable and Responsive Leadership

    Everything starts from the top. We remain engaged with our partners whether investor, finance, or resident stakeholders throughout our projects. We believe this promotes ongoing feedback and a pathway to collectively desired outcomes. We are known for our company culture of transparency, communication, and results.

  • Collective Engagement

    Our developments are community aware. We pride ourselves on delivering assets that create healthy vibrant communities. We engage community stakeholders to facilitate collective goals for projects including opportunities for subcontracting and employment.

  • Sustainably Forward

    Building healthy communities includes minding our impact on the environment. We are constantly pursuing the latest advancements in sustainable development and a major step in our development process is identifying ways to minimize the carbon footprint of our projects. We care about the environment and seek to integrate green infrastructure into our projects whenever possible.

Our Founder

Carri Cowan, President

Bright Horizon Ventures, LLC is led by Carri Cowan, who founded the company in 2016. While her entrepreneurial drive led her to begin to explore real estate, her early training in the finance industry is the foundation of her ability to identify investment-worthy assets. Carri is passionate about bringing quality assets to communities often overlooked. Carri strives to build Bright Horizon Ventures to become a major real estate development and consulting services provider in the Washington DC region. Ms. Cowan earned a BBA in Finance from Howard University and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management. Carri resides in Washington DC.

“If our company’s activities consistently contribute to the housing of our people, employing of our people, and the building of a vibrant community, then we are on track !”

 -Carri Cowan, President

Licenses:

DCRA General Contracting/Construction Management

Certifications:

District of Columbia CBE (Pending)

State of Maryland (MDOT) MBE

Prince George’s County MBE

Primary NAICS Codes:

236220 Commercial Building Construction

236116 New Multifamily Construction