Mega Storage

What Mega Storage does

Mega Storage is a privately held self-storage operator based in central Iowa, founded in 2016 and headquartered in West Des Moines. The company runs five storage facilities concentrated in the Grimes, Clive, and Urbandale corridor of the Des Moines metropolitan area, with a stated specialization in boat, RV, and contractor storage alongside traditional residential and small-business self-storage. Units are enclosed with individual doors and locks, and many feature drive-up access, overhead lighting, 20–30 amp electrical outlets, and oversized dimensions (up to roughly 50x28 for contractor use and 37x94 for the largest premium tier). Pricing is published per unit, ranging from approximately $315 to $2,300 per month, with some larger or specialty units held off-list or on waiting lists. The product line also includes online bill pay and an AutoPay add-on for automated recurring billing.

The underlying technology is a third-party SaaS stack provided by Storable Easy (storageunitsoftware.com), which powers the company's online rental flow, 24/7 customer account management, and payment processing. Mega Storage does not appear to operate any proprietary technology; its competitive position is grounded in physical real estate, location density within a single metro, and digital customer experience enabled by the platform partner. The business model is a subscription-recurring, month-to-month rental of storage units, sold primarily through a self-serve / product-led growth motion via the company website, with secondary direct rental at the facilities.

The company serves multiple customer segments in parallel: homeowners needing overflow or transitional storage; boat, RV, and outdoor-recreational-equipment owners seeking covered/enclosed parking; contractors, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, and handymen requiring extra-large units for tools and equipment; plus college students and small businesses as secondary segments. Marketing is driven by an educational blog, SEO/organic search on location pages, and automated billing communications, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, M&A activity, or public market presence. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees, consistent with a multi-facility operator of this scale.

Name

Mega Storage

Legal name

Mega Storage

Website

https://megastoragecorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mega Storage is a privately held self-storage operator running five facilities in the Des Moines, Iowa metro, specializing in boat, RV, and contractor storage alongside traditional residential and small-business units rented month-to-month via an online self-serve platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Self-Storage Services

NAICS

Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units (531130)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle & RV/Boat Self-Storage (HSAKAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Standard/Non-Climate Self-Storage (HSAKAGAB)

Keywords

• Self-storage units
• Boat storage
• RV storage
• Contractor storage
• Storage unit rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Waukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Storage Unit Rental: Monthly recurring rental of self-storage units to residential and commercial customers. Units are rented on a month-to-month basis with automated billing via AutoPay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mega Storage rents enclosed self-storage units on a month-to-month basis across five facilities in the Des Moines, Iowa metro area. The company specializes in boat, RV, and contractor storage units, with unit sizes ranging from small household storage to extra-large units suitable for vehicles, equipment, and contractor supplies. Customers rent units online through the Storable Easy platform and manage accounts 24/7 with AutoPay and online bill pay.

Product overview

Mega Storage operates as a multi-location self-storage company offering a portfolio of storage solutions including self-storage units, boat storage, RV storage, and contractor storage across five Iowa locations (Grimes, Clive/Urbandale, and West Des Moines). The core offering consists of various-sized enclosed storage units with features such as drive-up access, overhead doors, electrical outlets, and 24-hour access. The company differentiates through convenience features including online rental, online bill pay, and AutoPay functionality. The product line includes basic self-storage units for household items, specialized indoor/outdoor boat and RV storage, and extra-large contractor units for tradespeople. The five named locations serve as the primary delivery channels, each offering unit size variations tailored to different customer needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Storage Units Traditional self-storage units in various sizes (ranging from 12x30 to 50x28) for residential customers to store household items, furniture, and general belongings. Units feature overhead lighting, 20-amp electrical outlets, and drive-up access at monthly rates.
• Boat Storage Indoor and outdoor storage solutions specifically designed for boats, providing secure parking and protection from weather elements for boat owners in the Des Moines metro area.
• RV Storage Storage facilities for recreational vehicles including motorhomes, travel trailers, and campers, with units featuring 30-amp electrical service and drive-up access options for RV owners.
• Contractor Storage Extra-large storage units (up to 50x28) designed for contractors, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, and handymen to store tools, supplies, and equipment in secure facilities.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Public Storage: Public Storage is the largest publicly traded self-storage REIT in the US, operating thousands of facilities nationwide. It is comparable to Mega Storage as a direct competitor offering similar self-storage units, including climate-controlled and vehicle storage, though it operates at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Extra Space Storage: Extra Space Storage is one of the largest self-storage REITs in the US with thousands of locations. It directly competes with Mega Storage in the self-storage category, including vehicle and RV storage, and brings substantially greater scale, marketing, and capital resources.
• CubeSmart: CubeSmart is a major publicly traded self-storage REIT operating hundreds of facilities across the US. Comparable to Mega Storage as a competing self-storage operator offering units of various sizes, including specialty configurations for vehicles and oversized storage.
• National Storage Affiliates: National Storage Affiliates (NSA) is a publicly traded self-storage REIT with a network of hundreds of facilities. It is comparable to Mega Storage as a competing self-storage operator and could enter the Des Moines metro with similar offerings.
• U-Haul: U-Haul is a large diversified provider of moving, truck rental, and self-storage services across North America. Comparable to Mega Storage as a competitor offering self-storage units, though U-Haul operates at significantly larger scale and bundles moving services into its offering.

Direct peers

• StorageMart: StorageMart is one of the largest privately held self-storage operators in North America, with locations across the US and Canada. It is comparable to Mega Storage as a multi-location self-storage competitor with similar offerings, including drive-up units and online rental.
• Simply Self Storage: Simply Self Storage is a privately held self-storage operator with multiple US locations offering traditional and specialty storage units. It is comparable to Mega Storage as a mid-size private competitor in the self-storage category, serving similar residential and small business customers.
• Prime Storage: Prime Storage is a privately held self-storage operator with locations across multiple US states, offering units of various sizes including vehicle storage. Comparable to Mega Storage as a mid-size private competitor pursuing similar geographic expansion strategies.

Regional players

• Ames Storage Center: Ames Storage Center is a regional self-storage operator based in Ames, Iowa, serving the central Iowa market. Comparable to Mega Storage as a regional Iowa-based self-storage competitor operating a similar product offering for residential and small business customers.

Others

• Storable: Storable is the technology platform provider that powers Mega Storage's rental, billing, and property management systems through its Storable Easy product. It is comparable as the software backbone enabling Mega Storage's self-serve, online rental and AutoPay capabilities.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/grimesstorage

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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