Nationwide Realty Investors

What Nationwide Realty Investors does

Nationwide Realty Investors (NRI) is the real estate development affiliate of Nationwide, a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The company develops and invests in large-scale, complex mixed-use projects across office, retail and restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use asset classes. Its portfolio controls more than $2.7 billion in commercial and residential real estate investments, anchored by the $2 billion Arena District in Columbus, the $1 billion Grandview Yard in Grandview Heights, the $1 billion Rivulon in Gilbert, Arizona, the 135-acre Cavasson in Scottsdale, Arizona, plus master-planned residential communities Jerome Village (2,000 acres) and Northstar Community (1,800 acres), the Gainey Ranch Corporate Center, The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center, and the sports venues Nationwide Arena and Huntington Park.

NRI's business model combines one-time revenue from condominium and for-sale residential development with recurring rental income from Class A office, retail, and hospitality properties, plus franchise-operated hotel revenue across more than 1,300 rooms under Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott brands. The company serves corporate office tenants (e.g., Nationwide Insurance, Chipotle, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Ohio Farm Bureau, Carpenter Lipps LLP), retail and restaurant operators, residential buyers and renters, sports teams (Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Crew, Columbus Clippers), and hotel guests. Distribution relies on in-house enterprise sales teams, commercial real estate broker networks, hotel franchise partnerships, and direct public-private partnerships with municipal and county governments (City of Columbus, Town of Gilbert, City of Scottsdale, Franklin County) for entitlements, tax incentives, and infrastructure support. The portfolio is differentiated by its integrated sports/entertainment-anchored mixed-use developments and sustainability credentials including the first LEED-ND certified community in Ohio (Grandview Yard).

Name

Nationwide Realty Investors

Legal name

Nationwide Realty Investors, Ltd.

Website

https://nationwiderealtyinvestors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nationwide Realty Investors is the real estate development affiliate of Nationwide (Fortune 100), developing and managing large-scale mixed-use, office, hospitality, sports, and residential projects across Ohio and Arizona, controlling more than $2.7 billion in real estate assets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Development

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Lessors of Other Real Estate Property (531190), Rental and Leasing Services (532), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Investors, Nec (6799)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Entertainment Venue Property Management (BPAJAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Specialty Real Assets / Niche Strategies (Marinas, Student Housing, Self-Storage, Life Science RE) (FSANAEAO), Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB), Sports & Stadium-Adjacent Conference Hotels (THAGALAO)

Keywords

• Mixed-use real estate development
• Commercial property leasing
• Master-planned community development
• Hospitality and venue management
• Residential and condominium sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development and Sales: Development and sale of residential properties including apartments and condominiums. Direct sales to individual buyers and corporate tenants for office and retail spaces.
2. Commercial Property Rental: Long-term leasing of office, retail, and hospitality properties to generate recurring rental income. Portfolio includes Class A office buildings, retail spaces, hotels, and entertainment venues.
3. Hotel Operations: Operation of full-service hotels including Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson, Hyatt Regency Columbus, Courtyard by Marriott, Hyatt Place, and The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nationwide Realty Investors develops, owns, and operates large-scale mixed-use real estate projects across office, retail, restaurants, hospitality, residential, and sports/entertainment asset classes. The firm directly and through joint ventures controls more than $2.7 billion in commercial and residential real estate investments across mixed-use districts (Arena District, Grandview Yard, Cavasson, Rivulon), master-planned residential communities (Jerome Village, Northstar Community), sports venues (Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park), an office park (Gainey Ranch Corporate Center), a hotel and event venue (The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center), apartment communities, condominiums, and a hotel portfolio of more than 1,300 rooms including the Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson, Hyatt Regency Columbus, Courtyard by Marriott, and Hyatt Place.

Product overview

Nationwide Realty Investors is a real estate development company that operates as the real estate development affiliate of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. The company's portfolio consists of large-scale, complex mixed-use developments, residential communities, hospitality properties, and sports/entertainment venues. Key products include: Arena District and Grandview Yard (mixed-use developments in Columbus, Ohio), Cavasson and Rivulon (mixed-use developments in Arizona), Jerome Village and Northstar Community (residential communities), The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center and portfolio of hotels (hospitality), Nationwide Arena and Huntington Park (sports venues), Apartments and Condominiums (residential products), and The Centennial on High (mixed-use office-to-residential conversion). The company controls more than $2.7 billion in commercial and residential real estate investments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center: Hotel, meeting and event venue formerly known as Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, located in Lewis Center, Ohio.

Products and services

• Arena District $2 billion, 200+ acre mixed-use development in Columbus, Ohio featuring 2.4 million square feet of commercial space, restaurant and entertainment venues, more than 1,200 residences, plus Nationwide Arena (home of the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets), Huntington Park (Triple-A Columbus Clippers), and ScottsMiracle-Gro Field (MLS Columbus Crew).
• Grandview Yard $1 billion, 125-acre mixed-use community in Grandview Heights, Ohio featuring 1.4 million square feet of commercial office, residential, restaurants, grocery, service retail, hotels, and event center. First LEED-ND certified mixed-use community in Ohio and the largest in the U.S.
• Cavasson $1 billion, 135-acre mixed-use development in Scottsdale, Arizona featuring 1.8 million square feet of commercial office space, 1,600 residences, hotels, retail, restaurants, and amenities, including the 237-room Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson and the 440,000 SF Cavasson East office building occupied by Nationwide Insurance.
• Rivulon $1 billion, 300-acre premier business district in Gilbert, Arizona featuring 3 million square feet of office space, approximately 100,000 square feet of retail, hotels, and residences. Anchor and major tenants include Deloitte U.S. Delivery Center and Morgan Stanley.
• Jerome Village 2,000-acre master-planned residential community in Plain City, Ohio featuring a variety of neighborhoods with Central Ohio's top home builders, 150-acre commercial development including a 123,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace, and a resident community center with pools, restaurant, fitness center, and event space.
• Northstar Community 1,800-acre residential community in Sunbury, Ohio with a variety of neighborhoods and architectural styles, surrounded by NorthStar Golf Club, with more than 800 acres reserved for green spaces, walking and bike paths, and water features.
• Gainey Ranch Corporate Center 20-acre office park in Scottsdale, Arizona featuring 570,000 square feet of commercial office space across a 4-building campus with underground tenant parking, adjacent to Gainey Ranch Golf Club.
• The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center 193-room hotel, meeting and event venue on 15 acres in Lewis Center, Ohio adjacent to 1,024-acre Highbanks Metro Park featuring 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
• Nationwide Arena 685,000 square-foot multi-purpose event venue in Columbus, Ohio, home of the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets and Women's Pro Volleyball Columbus Fury, with an attached 110,000 square-foot practice facility (OhioHealth Ice Haus).
• Huntington Park 200,000 square-foot baseball park and home of the Triple-A Columbus Clippers located within Arena District in Columbus, Ohio, with seating capacity of 10,100, specialty seating, rooftop terrace, and lawn and picnic areas. Named 2009 Ballpark of the Year by BaseballParks.com.
• Apartments More than 2,000 apartment residences currently developed in Arena District and Grandview Yard with more than 500 units underway, featuring studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans with access to parks, green spaces, bike trails, dining, and entertainment. Includes the recent Two Twenty Vine Apartments community launched in April 2025 within Arena District.
• Condominiums

Quantifiable outcome

• Arena District generates $68 million in annual taxes and over $1.2 billion in development investment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lewin FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership with Lewin family for Chipotle headquarters, parking structure, and apartment project in Arena District.
• City of Scottsdale, ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership for Cavasson mixed-use development in North Scottsdale. Development serves as campus environment for major corporate tenants.
• Columbus Blue Jackets / Fanatics Betting and GamingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Retail sportsbook partnership to open betting facility in Arena District associated with Columbus Blue Jackets.
• Lifestyle CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Joint development partnership for new building in Arena District. Lifestyle Communities brought headquarters to a 125,000 SF, seven-story office building.
• Town of Gilbert, ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership with Gilbert for Rivulon development including tax incentives and infrastructure support. Project anticipated to create 6,500 jobs and double town's office space.
• Franklin County (Columbus Clippers/Huntington Park)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Public-private partnership with Franklin County to develop Huntington Park, home of the Triple-A Columbus Clippers. County secured $12M in corporate sponsorships including Nationwide.
• Columbus Blue JacketscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000NHL expansion team partnership with Nationwide to bring professional hockey to Columbus. NRI developed Nationwide Arena as the team's home venue, establishing the Arena District as the centerpiece of downtown revitalization.
• Columbus CrewcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000MLS soccer team partnership. NRI developed ScottsMiracle-Gro Field as the team's original home stadium in the Arena District, later relocating to new stadium (Lower.93) in West End.
• City of ColumbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Long-standing public-private partnership for downtown development including Arena District, infrastructure improvements, and urban revitalization initiatives.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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