the KS Story

KS Group is a leading real estate investment firm specializing in the strategic acquisition, development, and management of income-generating properties and businesses in high-growth U.S. markets.

Our Mission

We identify undervalued assets and businesses in emerging neighborhoods and implement value-add strategies to maximize their income potential.

Investor Focus

We build a diversified portfolio designed to deliver strong, stable cash flow with the added benefit of long-term capital appreciation.

Our Expertise
  • Market Insights: We leverage our expertise to pinpoint unique opportunities in up-and-coming areas primed for gentrification and significant growth.
  • Strategic Development: Our team, with its deep construction experience and established community relationships, implements innovative development plans to unlock a property’s full potential.
  • Business Management: We have a proven track record of acquiring and managing successful businesses, optimizing operations and driving profitability.

Founded in 2019 by developers Yehuda Kotkes and Daniel Spiegel, KS Group offers investors a compelling opportunity to participate in the revitalization of dynamic U.S. markets through both real estate and business investments.

KS Founders

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Yehuda Kotkes

CEO & CoFounder

Yehuda Kotkes, co-founded KS Group in 2019 and serves as a driving force behind the organization's success.
  • Financial Leadership: He spearheads the financial aspects of KS Group, overseeing the underwriting of new acquisitions and ensuring the day-to-day financial health of existing properties.
  • Extensive Experience: Yehuda brings over a decade of expertise in developing multi-family residential buildings across international and domestic markets.
  • Strategic Visionary: Prior to KS Group, Yehuda held the CEO position at Ram Israel, a prominent developer in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. There, he managed a significant retail portfolio and spearheaded successful urban renewal initiatives.
  • Value Creation: His keen eye for identifying undervalued assets and fostering strong investor relationships positions KS Group to capitalize on lucrative development opportunities in the New York metropolitan area and beyond.
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Daniel Spiegel

CEO & CoFounder

Daniel Spiegel, a real estate leader with a proven track record in urban renewal projects, brings a wealth of experience to KS Group.
  • Demonstrated Leadership: As Vice President at NBS Israel Real Estate, he spearheaded the successful completion of four significant urban renewal initiatives in central Israel, meticulously managing all aspects from development plans to tenant placement.
  • Entrepreneurial Vision: In 2019, he co-founded KS Group with Yehuda Kotkes, focusing on acquiring undervalued residential properties in high-growth New York City neighborhoods.
  • Investor-Centric Approach: Daniel's unwavering commitment to maximizing investor value while providing exceptional residential experiences for tenants is a core tenet of KS Group's ongoing success.

the Team

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Aryeh Morris

CFO

Aryeh Morris brings over two decades of expertise as a Chief Financial Officer in the real estate development sector.

At KS Group, Aryeh has spearheaded financial control and reporting initiatives, implemented strategic business plans, and led successful underwriting and acquisition efforts. Aryeh’s leadership at Migdal Partners, and Noodle included building robust financial controls and overseeing recruitment and training, resulting in streamlined operations and enhanced transparency.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Yeshiva University and advanced proficiency in Excel and financial management software, Aryeh combines strategic vision with hands-on financial management to drive success at every level.
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Yitz Kaufman

Business Development

Yitz Kaufman is a visionary leader with a proven track record of transforming ideas into successful real estate developments. His passion for construction began in Israel, where he excelled as a Project Director, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.

Yitz's passion for community development led him to urban renewal brokerage. His expertise played a key role in facilitating real estate transactions that brought new life to neighborhoods.

Yitz's entrepreneurial spirit then led him to the US, where he established himself as a real estate developer in Northern New Jersey. There, he leveraged his financial acumen and development skills to bring innovative projects to life.
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Han ZviSave

Head of acquisition

Han ZviSave has over 15 years of experience in business development and acquisition An expert negotiator Han successfully Negotiated numerous acquisitions of new businesses and commercial real estate deals- he is a deal maker. Han has a track record of building strong lasting relationships with sellers, and business owners that last well after the transaction close.

Han holds a Bachelor of Economics from Rutgers University.
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Melissa Berkery

Director of Community Engagement and Outreach

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Nat Melendez

Office Manager

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Daniel Epstein

Senior Analyst

Daniel Epstein, the KS Group Senior Analyst, excels in accurately evaluating a project's financial viability and profitability by leveraging his engineering expertise, construction project experience, and capital markets savvy.

His technical understanding of civil and structural engineering seamlessly integrates with his capital markets experience, where he has honed skills in project structuring, scheduling, and equity & debt funding.

This allows him to critically assess and selectively advance only the most outstanding new development projects for KS Group.