What Peachtree Group does

Peachtree Group is a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment management firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm operates across three core investment verticals — acquisitions ($2.4 billion across 105 transactions), credit and lending ($11.3 billion across 729 transactions), and development ($2.1 billion across 49 transactions) — with $15.8 billion in real estate asset value and 883 total transactions executed since inception. Its lending platform spans CRE loans, C-PACE financing, government-guaranteed lending (USDA, SBA), equipment financing, and film financing through subsidiary Gala Media Capital, with $10+ billion in committed capital under management.

Complementing its lending and investment activities, Peachtree operates a hospitality management division overseeing 111 hotels with 13,852 keys, plus integrated investment services including asset management (across $10.6 billion in active investments), construction project management, capital markets ($5.5 billion equity raised and deployed), EB-5 financing, and a Delaware Statutory Trust program supporting 1031 exchanges. The firm acquired First Western SBLC (PMC Commercial Trust) in January 2026 for approximately $44.9 million to enter SBA 7(a) lending, launched an Equipment Finance division in October 2025, and operates an FINRA-registered broker-dealer (Peachtree PC Investors).

Peachtree serves accredited investors and family offices seeking 1031 exchange, DST, and Opportunity Zone solutions, registered investment advisors accessing alternatives via partner platforms, and hotel developers and CRE borrowers seeking flexible capital. Distribution occurs through wealth management platforms including Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions, iCapital, SEI MarketPLACE, and CAIS, alongside the firm's direct investor relations team. The firm has ranked among the top 10 MBA Investor-Driven CRE lenders and as the 6th largest U.S. hotel lender for five consecutive years, with 88% year-over-year growth in CRE credit investments deployed in 2025.

Name

Peachtree Group

Legal name

Peachtree Group

Website

https://peachtreegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Peachtree Group is a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment management firm operating across lending, acquisitions, and development. It serves accredited investors, registered investment advisors, and hotel developers through $15.8 billion in managed real estate assets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Investment Management

NAICS

Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers (52231), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523)

SIC

Mortgage Bankers & Loan Correspondents (6162), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Balance-Sheet / Portfolio CRE Lending (FSALADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAB), Real Estate Capital Markets Advisory (Debt/Equity Placement, Refinancing) (BPAJANAE)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate lending
• Hospitality investment management
• Alternative investment products
• Hotel development financing
• Asset management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Development Fees and Equity Returns: Peachtree generates revenue through hotel development projects, earning development fees and equity returns on investments. The firm has developed over $2 billion in hotel projects across 48+ hotels nationwide, with projects spanning limited-service to full-service resort properties.
2. Lending and Credit Investment Income: Peachtree originates commercial real estate loans and invests in credit instruments, generating interest income and fees. The firm has completed $11.3 billion in credit/lending transactions across 729 transactions, including CRE lending, C-PACE financing, government-guaranteed lending, SBA lending, and equipment financing.
3. Asset Management Fees: The firm earns ongoing asset management fees from its $10.6 billion in active investments and manages 111 hotels with 13,852 keys through its hospitality management division.
4. DST and Investment Product Distribution: Peachtree distributes Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offerings and other investment products through its FINRA-registered broker-dealer Peachtree PC Investors (PPCI), earning placement fees and ongoing management fees from investors utilizing 1031 exchange treatment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Peachtree Group is a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment management firm that originates, structures, executes, and operates investments across three core verticals: Credit & Lending, Acquisitions, and Development. The platform provides CRE lending, C-PACE, government-guaranteed (USDA/SBA), equipment, and film financing alongside asset management, construction project management, hotel management, capital markets advisory, EB-5 financing, and Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) programs, managing $15.8 billion in real estate asset value across 883 transactions.

Product overview

Peachtree Group is a vertically integrated investment management firm anchored in commercial real estate, operating across three core investment verticals: Acquisitions, Credit & Lending, and Development. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of lending products including CRE Lending, C-PACE Lending, Government Guaranteed Lending (USDA/SBA), Equipment Financing, and Film Financing. Complementing its lending business, Peachtree provides integrated investment services including Asset Management, Construction Project Management, Hotel Management, Capital Markets, EB-5 Financing, and Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) programs. The firm manages $15.8 billion in real estate asset value across 883 total transactions, with $11.3 billion in credit/lending transactions, $2.4 billion in acquisitions, and $2.1 billion in development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stonehill: Commercial real estate lending division focusing on debt originations and note acquisitions, ranked as a top 10 U.S. hotel lender by MBA.
• Stonehill PACE
• Gala Media Capital
• Revive Land Group
• Peachtree PC Investors

Products and services

• CRE Lending (Stonehill) Commercial real estate lending providing flexible, asset-backed capital across market cycles for various CRE asset classes, including bridge, construction, and permanent loans. Primary users are hotel owners, developers, and CRE sponsors seeking financing when traditional bank lenders retrench.
• C-PACE Lending (Stonehill PACE) Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for energy, water, and resiliency improvements on commercial real estate, including pioneering hospitality applications. Long-dated (up to 30-year) capital aligned with project useful life.
• Government Guaranteed Lending (USDA / SBA) Lending programs backed by government guarantees including USDA Business & Industry loans, SBA 7(a) loans, and SBA Preferred Lender Program delegated authority. Targets underserved small businesses and rural markets.
• Equipment Financing Equipment finance solutions including capital leases and fair market value transactions for small and mid-size businesses across transportation, logistics, technology infrastructure, and material handling. Funded via a $50 million warehouse facility from Western Alliance Bank.
• Film Financing (Gala Media Capital) Production financing for films and television content through Peachtree Media Partners / Gala Media Capital, including deals such as the Scott Free Productions horror thriller 'Inground' starring Alexandra Daddario.
• Asset Management Hands-on operational and investment management designed to protect capital and maximize long-term value across $10.6 billion in active investments. Includes portfolio oversight and asset-level execution integrated with the lending and development operations.
• Construction Project Management Owner-focused construction oversight ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to institutional standards. Has repositioned, rebranded, renovated, or converted over 1,000 rooms across the hotel portfolio.
• Hotel Management Specialized hotel management through Peachtree Hospitality Management focused on performance, brand alignment, and guest experience across 111 managed hotels and 13,852 keys under major franchise brands including Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and IHG.
• Capital Markets / Advisory Strategic capital solutions and advisory supporting acquisitions, refinancings, and portfolio optimization with $5.5 billion equity raised and deployed. Includes insurance capital markets strategy, lender relationship management, and capital sourcing.
• EB-5 Financing EB-5 immigrant investor program financing for job-creating development projects across the U.S., supporting hotel and commercial developments with USCIS-approved projects including Homewood Suites by Hilton and The Scoundrel in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
• Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) Program Delaware Statutory Trust 1031 exchange program allowing accredited investors to own fractional interests in institutional-quality real estate with tax-deferral benefits. Minimums typically start at $50,000; placements handled via the firm's FINRA-registered broker-dealer PPCI and distributed on iCapital, SEI, CAIS, and Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions platforms.
• Acquisitions Acquiring value-driven assets across commercial real estate, with $2.4 billion in acquisitions across 105 acquisition transactions spanning hospitality, industrial, medical office, and mixed-use assets. Includes a notable 600,000-square-foot distribution center in Midway, Georgia (operated by GXO for Hasbro under a 10-year lease).
• Development Hospitality-led development from concept through completion, including Opportunity Zone hotel projects, ground-up construction, and adaptive-reuse conversions. $2.1 billion in development across 49 transactions, including Embassy Suites Gulf Shores, Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore, VOCE Nashville, and AC Hotel Sacramento.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% year-over-year increase in commercial real estate credit investments deployed in 2025, exceeding $3.0 billion
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Goldman Sachs Custody SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 June 2026Peachtree Group partnered with Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions to distribute its private commercial real estate and credit investment strategies through Goldman Sachs' institutional custody platform. The partnership provides registered investment advisors and their high-net-worth clients with streamlined access to Peachtree's alternative investment offerings, including integrated onboarding and reporting capabilities. Peachtree manages over $10 billion in committed capital and continues to expand distribution through multiple platforms including iCapital, SEI, and CAIS.
• GXO LogisticsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026GXO operates the Hasbro distribution center in Midway, Georgia developed by Peachtree Group. The 600,000-square-foot facility represents 25-30% of Hasbro's U.S. distribution footprint and is located near the Port of Savannah for efficient supply chain operations.
• Lone Star PACEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Peachtree Group and Lone Star PACE completed an $11 million C-PACE financing transaction to support the renovation of the MCM Elegante Hotel in Beaumont, Texas, converting it into a dual-branded Marriott property. Lone Star PACE provides Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing solutions in partnership with Peachtree's C-PACE lending platform.
• Lone Star PACEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Peachtree Group and Lone Star PACE facilitated $11 million in C-PACE funds for the redevelopment of the MCM Elegante Hotel in Beaumont, Texas. The project transforms the property into a 287-key dual-branded Courtyard and Element Hotel by Marriott, incorporating energy and water efficiency improvements projected to reduce annual energy consumption by 29%, water usage by 39%, and natural gas usage by 30%.
• Blackridge GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026Blackridge Group partnered with Peachtree Group and Argosy Real Estate Partners on the Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore, which was named 2025 ALIS Hotel Development of the Year. The 136-room beachfront hotel opened April 25, 2025 and represents the first newly built hotel on Maui's North Shore since 2012.
• Argosy Real Estate PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026Argosy Real Estate Partners collaborated with Peachtree Group and Blackridge Group on the Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore development. The project received ALIS Hotel Development of the Year recognition and demonstrates successful partnership in constrained Hawaii hotel development market.
• Brown Gibbons Lang & Co. (BGL)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 23 January 2026BGL Real Estate Advisors structured the $135 million financing package for Hall of Fame Village, combining Peachtree's $70 million C-PACE loan with Blue Owl Capital's $65 million ground lease. BGL serves as financial advisor for complex commercial real estate financing transactions.
• First Western SBLC (PMC Commercial Trust)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Peachtree Group completed the acquisition of First Western SBLC, which operates as PMC Commercial Trust, a Dallas-based nationwide direct lender specializing in SBA 7(a) loans. PMC is one of only 12 SBA-licensed Small Business Lending Companies and holds Preferred Lender Program status, enabling delegated authority and expedited loan closings.
• iCapital NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 January 2026Peachtree Group distributes its alternative investment offerings through iCapital Network, one of the leading platforms connecting wealth advisors with alternative investment managers. Peachtree manages over $10 billion in committed capital available through this and similar platforms.
• SEI (SEI MarketPLACE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 January 2026Peachtree Group offers its DST and alternative investment products through SEI's marketplace platform, enabling wealth management firms to access Peachtree's private commercial real estate and credit strategies.
• CAIScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 January 2026Peachtree Group distributes alternative investment offerings through CAIS's independent alternatives platform, which connects wealth advisors with alternative investment managers including Peachtree's private CRE and credit strategies.
• DD Partners, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2023DD Partners of Birmingham, Alabama and Marietta, Georgia joined with Peachtree Group and Woodbine Development Corporation for the development of Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Beach Resort. DD Partners and Woodbine lead development and asset management efforts while Peachtree manages operations for the resort. The 257-room beachfront property opened in summer 2025.
• Woodbine Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2023Woodbine Development Corporation of Dallas partnered with Peachtree Group and DD Partners for Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Beach Resort. Woodbine brings over 50 years of development experience and more than $7 billion in commercial real estate development. The partnership combines hospitality development expertise with Peachtree's investment and operational capabilities.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Noble Investment Group: Vertically integrated hospitality-focused real estate investment firm that acquires, develops, and operates branded hotels — directly comparable to Peachtree's hospitality investment, development, and management platform.
• Concord Hospitality Enterprises: Hotel development, ownership, and management company focused on premium-branded select-service and full-service hotels — directly comparable to Peachtree's hotel development and operating model.
• Highgate Hotels: Hospitality investment and management company that owns, operates, and asset-manages hotels across major U.S. markets — overlapping with Peachtree Hospitality Management's 111-hotel operating portfolio.
• Capital Square: Active sponsor of Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) and other tax-advantaged real estate investment offerings for 1031 exchange investors — directly comparable to Peachtree's DST program (ranked 14th nationally).
• Interstate Hotels & Resorts: Largest independent third-party hotel management company in the U.S. — competes directly with Peachtree Hospitality Management for management contracts and franchise relationships.
• Nuveen Green Capital: Leading C-PACE financing provider for commercial real estate — directly comparable to Stonehill PACE, which has originated $750M in C-PACE financing since 2019.

Broad incumbents

• Arbor Realty Trust: Publicly traded CRE lender and mortgage REIT with a multifamily-heavy multifamily and CRE bridge loan book — comparable to Stonehill's CRE lending operations but at materially larger scale.
• Walker & Dunlop: Top-tier U.S. commercial real estate finance company providing CRE lending, servicing, and investment sales — directly comparable to Stonehill's CRE lending franchise and MBA top-10 positioning.
• CBRE Capital Markets: Global commercial real estate services and investment firm offering debt placement, equity capital, and investment sales — competes with Peachtree's Capital Markets division across CRE advisory and lending mandates.
• Brookfield Real Estate Finance: Brookfield's real estate credit platform originating and managing CRE loans — competes with Peachtree's Stonehill division but operates with a materially larger balance sheet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments2 records

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