The Canyon Johnson Urban Funds (CJUF), a series of joint ventures between Canyon Capital Realty Advisors and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, have been successfully deploying equity and debt capital in densely populated, ethnically diverse communities across America since 2001. Canyon-Johnson's funds include CJUF I, a $272 million fund which has been fully committed; CJUF II, a $600 million fund which has been fully committed; and CJUF III is a fund with $1 billion available for investment.
With nearly $2 billion in committed capital, the Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds are the country's premier private real estate opportunity funds focused on investments in America's urban communities.
Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund III is positioned to facilitate urban investment through creative and diverse investment structures, including debt, mezzanine, preferred equity, and equity investments.
The Canyon-Johnson investment strategy focuses on a triple-bottom line philosophy of:
- achieving successful financial results
- fostering opportunities for residents and consumers in urban communities
- embracing environmental responsibility

