Velocis
Velocis is a private equity real estate fund manager specializing in Sun Belt industrial, multifamily, and office properties, with over $8 billion in transaction experience and a focus on high-growth markets.
Company Overview
Velocis is a private equity real estate fund manager that focuses on investing in Sun Belt industrial, multifamily, amenitized office, medical office, life science properties, and global real estate secondaries. The company’s investment strategy hinges on capitalizing on the migration trends of people, jobs, and resources to Sun Belt markets. With a robust portfolio, Velocis aims to identify and pursue opportunities in high-growth environments.
Investment Strategy
Velocis employs a targeted investment strategy that revolves around high-quality, unstabilized assets in supply-constrained markets within the Sun Belt region. The company focuses on acquiring assets at a discount to replacement cost, then implementing strategies to grow net operating income (NOI) and stabilize these properties before exiting them upon completion of the value-add plan. This geocentric approach is particularly focused on non-gateway markets that are experiencing rapid population migration and significant job growth.
Transaction Experience
With an impressive $8 billion in Sun Belt transaction experience, Velocis leverages its deep leasing and management expertise to conduct 80% of its deals without an operating partner. This vast experience helps the company efficiently manage and optimize property portfolios across high-growth markets in the Southwest and Southeast regions, making them a key player in the real estate investment sector.
Portfolio and Asset Classes
Velocis manages a diversified portfolio that spans various geographic markets and asset classes, including industrial, multifamily, amenitized office, medical office, and life science properties. Since inception, the firm has raised over $1.0 billion in equity and acquired more than $2.0 billion worth of real estate assets, underscoring its significant presence and expertise in the real estate domain.
Geocentric Investment Approach
The company's geocentric investment approach zeroes in on non-gateway markets that demonstrate rapid population migration and significant job growth. By focusing on these dynamic and evolving markets, Velocis aims to capture substantial investment opportunities that align with demand-driven and supply-constrained market conditions, particularly within the Sun Belt region.