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Mar Vista Partners

Mar Vista Partners M.V.P is a consulting company based in Los Angeles that seeks to jointly invest and consult with limited partners in privately held companies.
Mar Vista Partners was started by Nicholas Danais and Lance Washington in 2012. For more than half a decade, Mar Vista Partners has successfully completed numerous off market transactions in real estate, cannabis retail+cultivation, distribution, management contracts, technology and more. Primarily overseeing mergers, acquisitions, site preparation, store/facility build outs, complex partnership structuring, capital raising.

In addition to consulting, Mar Vista Partners has raised over $50 million dollars to build a portfolio that includes several commercial real estate assets, technology holdings, mixed commodities, joint Starbucks and Jamba Juice retails in San Diego, a distribution company (Highline) and Six city and state licensed cannabis retail facilities (Delta 9, SFVDM, Strain Balboa Collective, New Age Care Center, The Pottery, The Canary).
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NICHOLAS DANIAS
Founding Partner

Nicholas Danias was born and grew up in Santa Monica, California and is a graduate of the California State University of Dominguez Hills. Over the past 15 years, Mr. Danias has developed an extensive entrepreneurial background and skill set acquired through hands on experience in design, construction, cultivation, product analyzing and advising, as well as general business management in the cannabis industry.

LANCE WASHINGTON
Founding Partner

Lance Washington is a native of Los Angeles, born and raised in the Santa Monica area. In 2010 Mr. Washington co-managed a real estate portfolio with $400 million in assets under management throughout the United States for Califco LLC now Calitex LLC.

DEMIS DOKHANIAN
Executive Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Demis is integrated into the rapidly adaptive culture of the city. Demis began his career as the Senior Analyst to multiple large and medium size funds, acquiring value-add real estate opportunities in the apartment, retail and storage space.

DAVID ZAND, J.D.
Associate Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions.

A Los Angeles native, David at an early age discovered his love for business and building long-lasting relationships. David started his career as a City Planner in the Community Development Department at the City of Torrance, and over the past 10 years, has developed a wide-ranging entrepreneurial background which includes real estate transactions, multifamily residential construction, real estate development and syndication.

TYLER TAFT
Associate Vice President, Real Estate

A Los Angeles native, Tyler has a deep understanding of the distinct aspects of the city. A firm believer in putting the needs of his clients above all else, Tyler is a keen relationship builder who uses his steadfast commitment to excellence to go beyond traditional practices and exceed expectations.

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