Gustavo Favaron is the Founder of 8 Capital Group and Global CEO & Managing Partner of the GRI Institute, a global center for strategic thinking that connects more than 19,000 senior leaders in Real Estate and Infrastructure, with a presence in over 100 countries. The GRI Institute operates as a high-level think tank that anticipates trends, fosters strategic decision-making, and drives connections that shape the future of the markets in which it operates.
Recognized for his ability to see beyond the obvious and anticipate structural shifts in the industry, Gustavo has become one of the most respected voices in global real estate. His unique perspective is built in the field — through depth, active listening, and genuine proximity to the key players driving the market, developing new solutions, and challenging the status quo.
With an active presence in the world’s major economic centers, he dedicates much of his schedule to visiting strategic projects, analyzing urban dynamics, and engaging directly with the leaders at the forefront of the industry’s transformation. This attentive and immersive approach allows him to connect innovation, capital, and impact with rare clarity — a strategic perspective grounded in lived experience rather than theory.
Gustavo holds degrees in Law and Social Sciences, a master’s in International Relations, and a specialization in Real Estate from the London School. He lived in London for nearly a decade, where he maintains an office and close ties with the European ecosystem.
In recent years, he has led the transformation of GRI, expanding its role beyond events and positioning the institution as a global reference in market intelligence and collective future-building. Under his leadership, the GRI Institute has forged partnerships with governments, global funds, multinational corporations, and academic institutions — challenging the private sector to take on a more active and visionary role in reimagining urban spaces and the economic relationships that sustain them.
Today, as head of the GRI Institute, Gustavo is driving a new phase — a time when thinking about the market is as essential as operating in it. A time when real estate must be a space for strategy, impact, and reinvention.
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Gustavo Favaron, CEO of GRI Club, analyzed the impacts of the tariff war on the Brazilian real estate market. He highlighted the pressure on input costs such as steel and aluminum, the effect on investments, and the changes brought by the new Minha Casa, Minha Vida housing program.
India is emerging as a prime global investment hub due to its stable growth and maturing real estate sector, attracting interest from private equity, pension, and sovereign wealth funds. While established players are present, many are in 'study mode,' awaiting global clarity. Commercial real estate, especially office and warehousing, remains preferred, with residential gaining traction.
In India, homeownership is still attainable, unlike in Europe and the US, where high prices and interest rates force many to rent, says GRI Institute's CEO
Gustavo Favaron discusses how the real estate market is undergoing transformation and driving growth across various segments from rentals to property development.
The "Liberation Day" measures do not directly target the real estate sector, but they can impact the entire chain — from construction to financing, from residential to logistics.
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"The investment outlook here is very positive, and the opportunities are phenomenal."
GRI Group started as a conference company for the real estate market and is now building an ecosystem of companies operating in the sector.
