Operator · Investor · Builder
Funk Factory Ventures is the platform behind the companies I actively operate and the real estate I build. Vested ownership, active leadership, partnerships made to last.
Investment Platform · Active Leadership
We invest in, build, and buy painting companies across North America. A family of 24 best-in-class brands, generating over $70M in annual revenue and averaging 30% revenue growth in the first year of partnership. Turn your trade into an asset.
Visit aleph-ventures.comOperating Company · Flagship
Aleph’s flagship operating company — the most-awarded residential painting team in the Twin Cities. $17M+ in annual revenue, 750+ five-star reviews, 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics. Specializing in historic homes and full-service interior, exterior, and stucco painting.
Visit parispainting.comUrban Infill · Representative Project
A modern infill build at the junction of Macalester-Groveland, Summit Hill, and Highland Park. Studios, one- and two-bedrooms, and penthouses with timeless finishes, floor-to-ceiling windows, a 24/7 fitness center, and a rooftop deck. Representative of our urban infill work in the Twin Cities — alongside additional urban multifamily and mixed-use properties under ownership.
Visit juliettestpaul.comOutstate Multifamily · Representative Project
192-unit, three-story new build opening June 2026 an hour south of the Twin Cities. Floor plans from studios to four-bedrooms with in-unit laundry, EV charging, heated underground parking, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace. Representative of our outstate development work across greater Minnesota.
View Elmview listingShort-Term Rental · Historic Renovation
A fully-renovated historic four-bedroom home a block off Grand Avenue in St. Paul’s Summit Hill neighborhood. 142 reviews, top 5% of homes on Airbnb. Walkable to the area’s restaurants, cafes, and parks.
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