About Us

Founded in 2016, The Foundry Companies is an investment and development company located just outside Washington, DC. Named after the metal factories that cast the iron used to construct the United States Capitol dome, The Foundry Companies is focused on acquiring and developing urban infill sites and Manufactured Housing Communities in partnership with strategic joint venture partners. 

In addition, we provide real estate consulting and third-party development services for both public-private partnerships and private investment vehicles.

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Christian P. Cronin, Founder and Owner

Prior to forming The Foundry Companies, Mr. Cronin was Director of Acquisitions for Capital City Real Estate. In this capacity, he was responsible for the sourcing, due diligence, entitlement, and development of urban infill projects in Washington, DC. His earlier career also includes work at some of the most respected companies in the industry including JPI, Grosvenor Americas, and Franklin Templeton Investments. In addition, Mr. Cronin has experience in the non-profit sector working with Charter Schools on the financing, acquisition and development of school facilities nationwide. 

Mr. Cronin earned an MBA with a dual concentration in Real Estate Development and Corporate Finance from Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and has a B.A. in Economics from Gettysburg College.

For more information contact:
ccronin@foundrycompanies.com
(202) 754-0705