About us

Daniel P. Erb is an accomplished investment professional, entrepreneur, and seasoned leader, currently serving as the CEO of Strand Capital and Managing Partner at EM Capital. With extensive expertise in investment banking, private equity, and real estate, Daniel excels as a founder, deal maker, and visionary leader.

Daniel began his career at Brown Gibbons Lang, where he specialized in executing M&A transactions for founder-led and private equity-backed companies across diverse industries, including real estate, healthcare, and industrials. Leveraging this experience, he subsequently founded EM Capital, rapidly growing the firm’s Single-Family Rental portfolio to an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate of 101% from 2022 to 2024. His distinctive approach combines analytical precision and strategic execution, enabling him to effectively structure complex transactions, raise significant private capital, and optimize asset performance.

In addition to his leadership and deal-making expertise, Daniel has trained thousands of finance professionals at prestigious institutions such as Barclays, KKR, Bain Capital, Ares, and MIT, delivering seminars on valuation, M&A modeling, and real estate finance. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

Dr. Rajan Bhatt is a visionary entrepreneur and seasoned real estate investor with over $400 million deployed across multifamily, single-family, commercial, and industrial land development. His diverse background as a physician, business leader, and investor gives him a unique ability to drive strategic expansion and operational excellence at Strand Capital.

As the CEO of OrthoArizona, the state’s largest physician-led orthopedic practice and one of the largest in the country, Dr. Bhatt has successfully led multiple healthcare enterprises and investment ventures. He has founded over ten businesses, including Arizona’s largest dermatology practice – Spectrum Dermatology, multiple surgery centers, and a multitude of real estate investment vehicles.

In 2021, he spearheaded the sale of Spectrum Dermatology to Pinnacle Dermatology and recapped 4 months later to Baypine. In addition to his leadership in healthcare, Dr. Bhatt has developed two major industrial projects in Arizona, spanning 2,100 and 365 acres, respectively. His ability to identify market inefficiencies and execute large-scale investments has been instrumental in shaping Strand Capital’s long-term strategy.

William McSweeney is an accomplished investor with over a decade of experience in global asset management, fundamental research, and data-driven investing. As a former Vice President and Head of Research at BlackRock, he played a critical role in managing multibillion-dollar funds, driving capital allocation strategies, and consistently delivering outsized returns across multiple asset classes.

At Strand Capital, William leads the investment process, where his market research, proprietary quantitative models, and investment frameworks combine to create top-tier Wall Street insights throughout the acquisition process. His deep expertise in fundamental analysis, asset pricing, and business cycles has significantly contributed to EM Capital’s elevated investment performance.

During his tenure at BlackRock, William generated durable alpha while covering multiple industries. He was responsible for leading investment research, training analysts, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership, including BlackRock’s CEO. With his analytical precision and strategic vision, William ensures Strand Capital remains at the forefront of data-driven real estate investing, positioning the firm for sustained long-term success in an evolving market landscape.