Investec was founded in 1983 in Santa Barbara, California, by Kenneth P. Slaught. After five years as a partner at MKS Companies, where he was responsible for acquisitions and management of its real estate portfolio, he left to start his own business. His goal was to offer consolidated services, share risk and establish a reputation for trust and long-term reliability with real estate investors and owners. The investment community responded with enthusiasm. Today, Investec is a leader in its field, continuing to grow and increasing its broad spectrum of real estate and investment opportunities. This diversification has proven to be a successful strategy, enabling Investec to consistently increase its commercial property and land acquisitions. Since its inception, Investec has handled transactions in excess of $1.5 billion. Having thrived in one of the nation’s most competitive real estate markets for more than three decades, Investec has proven to be an innovative and capable leader.