Essex Property Trust
Essex Property Trust is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the acquisition, development, and management of multifamily residential properties primarily located on the West Coast of the United States. With ownership interests in 254 apartment communities comprising over 62,000 units, the company targets urban and suburban submarkets in Southern California, Northern California, and Seattle. Established in 1971 and publicly traded since 1994, Essex has developed a diversified portfolio that benefits from strong market fundamentals and housing constraints in its target areas. The company employs a strategic approach to investment, which includes ongoing market analysis and the exploration of new opportunities that support rental growth. Its solid financial position allows for flexibility in acquisition and development activities, ultimately aiming to enhance shareholder value through consistent returns, including dividend increases and stock price appreciation. Essex Property Trust is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
GiGstreem
Venture Round in 2023
GiGstreem, LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Tysons, Virginia, is a broadband Internet service provider that caters to both residential and commercial customers. The company specializes in high-speed internet solutions, offering fiber and micro/fiber hybrid services designed to enhance connectivity for homes and businesses. In addition to standard internet access, GiGstreem provides a range of services, including business phone solutions, managed network services, and temporary event Wi-Fi for live streaming. By focusing on speed and customer support, GiGstreem aims to transform the high-speed internet landscape, meeting the diverse needs of its clients.
SmartRent
Series B in 2019
SmartRent is an enterprise home automation company specializing in smart home and smart building technology tailored for multifamily communities. The company develops a comprehensive platform that enables property owners and managers to monitor and control their assets effectively, enhancing operational efficiencies while also creating opportunities for additional revenue. SmartRent’s offerings include software and hardware solutions that provide seamless visibility and control for property managers, while also delivering an integrated home control experience for residents. Operating primarily in the United States, SmartRent is committed to improving the management of multifamily properties through innovative technology solutions.
Bre Properties
Acquisition in 2014
Bre Properties is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and management of multifamily apartment communities in nine targeted metropolitan markets of the Western United States.
MyNewPlace
Series A in 2006
MyNewPlace is one of the largest apartment listing websites in the United States. The site lists apartments and homes for rent along with city information pages, rental living resources and multiple ways for users to view properties and neighborhood information they're interested in. MyNewPlace is headquartered in San Francisco in the SoMa neighborhood, but is owned by RealPage based out of Carrollton,Texas. MyNewPlace is known in the apartment industry for its intuitive design features, including flexible apartment search and integrated maps. MyNewPlace was also the first apartment rental website to incorporate social networking features like Facebook Connect and Post to Twitter. In July 2009, MyNewPlace launched a MyNewPlace iPhone app, incorporating GPS-based apartment search and the ability to take notes and photos on listings. For general information consumers can also view city profiles offering information on average rent, transit time, average age and other demographic data. Rental Living tips and tricks are regularly published on the MyNewPlace blog titled LocalTalk.
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