Kovi Elkus
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Kovi Elkus is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lizrom Capital, a commercial real estate finance firm dedicated to connecting borrowers with optimal capital solutions across property types and markets nationwide.
Born in Melbourne, Australia, and having lived in the United States for over 21 years, Mr. Elkus brings a unique global perspective to commercial real estate finance. Prior to founding Lizrom Capital, he spent 15.5 years at Meridian Capital Group, where he served as Senior Managing Director of Capital Markets and established himself as one of the industry's most accomplished professionals.
During his tenure, Mr. Elkus negotiated billions of dollars in financing across multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and specialty property types throughout the United States. His portfolio of landmark transactions includes procuring a $1 billion line of credit, financing headquarters for technology giants Nvidia in Santa Clara, T-Mobile in Seattle, and Netflix in Los Gatos, CA.
Mr. Elkus's career foundation was built through diverse roles that provided comprehensive market insight. He began his professional journey at National Australia Bank as a financial adviser, followed by consulting for an international real estate firm, and REIS, where he authored research reports analyzing real estate markets across the country.
His educational background reflects his commitment to continuous learning and expertise development. Mr. Elkus holds a degree in Business and Computing from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, a Certificate in Real Estate and Finance from New York University, and a Postbaccalaureate in Psychology from Yeshiva University.
At Lizrom Capital, Mr. Elkus applies his extensive experience and market knowledge to the company's core philosophy of flowing with market conditions to find the most efficient path to successful transactions. His approach emphasizes flexibility, deep market insight, and creating continuous value through trusted partnerships and transparent communication.