The Collier Companies

What The Collier Companies does

The Collier Companies is a privately held, vertically integrated multifamily real estate firm headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, founded in 1974 by Nathan S. Collier, who remains the sole owner and Chairman. The company develops, acquires, and manages a portfolio of 13,000+ apartment homes across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, organized into three product categories: New Development luxury communities with Class A amenities (e.g., Cordova, Verve, Monarch, Nova at One Nexton, Stafford at Artisan Lakes), Student Housing near major universities (e.g., IQ Apartments at USF, College Park at Midtown near UF), and Conventional apartment communities spread across 50+ submarkets.

Operationally, Collier self-funds ground-up development through construction debt (Truist, Regions Bank) and selective joint-venture equity (Utah Retirement System, ApexOne, Paravest, Brookfield Residential), develops exclusively for its own account rather than for-sale, and runs in-house property management under one operating entity. Revenue is generated from monthly rental income on owned units, with pricing per unit that is not publicly disclosed and varies by community, floor plan, and market; ancillary income streams include fees for pets, parking, and smart-home/utility bundles. Under its "Journey to 2X" (10K in 10 Years) initiative, the firm has committed to doubling its portfolio to 25,000+ units over the coming decade, anchored by organic development, selective acquisitions, and geographic expansion.

The core technology stack is industry-standard rather than proprietary: Entrata for property management, Paycom for HR and payroll, Google Analytics plus retargeting pixels for digital marketing, and self-managed property-specific websites for each community. The firm holds no patents and discloses no AI/ML capability. Leadership is split between founder Nathan S. Collier (Chairman), CEO Jennifer Clince (appointed 2019), President of Acquisitions, Development & Construction Anthony D'Amore, President of Construction Gerard van der Laan, and supporting VPs and Directors across operations, investments, HR, and design.

Name

The Collier Companies

Legal name

The Collier Companies

Website

https://colliercompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Collier Companies is a privately held, vertically integrated multifamily real estate firm that develops, acquires, and manages 13,000+ apartment homes across the Southeast US for student and conventional renters, with a stated goal of doubling its portfolio by 2034 under its Journey to 2X initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multifamily Housing Management and Real Estate Development

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB)

Keywords

• Multifamily housing management
• Real estate development
• Luxury apartment communities
• Student housing management
• Property management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rental Income: Monthly rental revenue from apartment homes across their portfolio of over 13,000 units in the Southeast US, including both student housing and conventional multifamily properties.
2. Real Estate Development: Ground-up development of luxury multifamily communities for their own portfolio, not for sale. Revenue derived from developing properties that generate ongoing rental income.
3. Property Acquisition & Management: Strategic acquisition of existing multifamily properties, often in partnership with investment partners, generating additional rental income streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Collier Companies is a fully integrated multifamily real estate firm that develops, acquires, and manages apartment communities across the Southeast US. The company owns and operates a portfolio of more than 13,000 apartment homes spanning student housing and conventional luxury communities. Its core offerings include ground-up development of luxury apartment communities, strategic property acquisition, and ongoing property management services, with developments held long-term on the company's own balance sheet.

Product overview

The Collier Companies operates a diversified portfolio of multifamily housing across the Southeast US, consisting of over 12,000 apartment homes (growing toward 13,000+). The company offers three main product types: (1) New Development luxury communities featuring modern amenities, smart-home technology, and resort-style features (including Verve, Cordova, Monarch, Nova at One Nexton, Alon, Azure, Sorrento, Stafford at Artisan Lakes, Hawks Mill, Elora, and Drift); (2) Student Housing communities serving university populations in Florida (Gainesville, Tampa) and Georgia (Athens) with proximity to major universities; and (3) Conventional apartment communities across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The company's core business model integrates development, acquisition, and management functions, developing exclusively for its own account. The portfolio spans 50+ markets including Gainesville (headquarters), Tampa, Sarasota, Ocala, Tallahassee, and new expansion markets in South Carolina and North Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nova at One Nexton 360-unit luxury apartment community in Summerville, SC, the company's first development in South Carolina, located within the Nexton master-planned community. Offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units with resort-style pool, fitness center, pickleball and bocce ball courts, yoga lawn, game and social lounges, outdoor grilling spaces, dog park, and pet spa.
• Monarch Luxury Apartments 472-unit luxury apartment community in Fort Myers, FL, with private gated entry, saltwater pool, EV charging, coworking lounge with work pods, fitness center, pickleball court, dog park, and pet spa.
• Cordova Luxury Apartments 322-unit luxury apartment community in New Smyrna Beach, FL, featuring resilient coastal construction with impact-resistant materials, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, 9-foot ceilings, pool, social lounges, coworking space, and fitness center.
• Verve Luxury Apartment Homes 360-home luxury apartment community in Wesley Chapel, FL, featuring zero-entry saltwater pool, EV charging, fitness studio with spin bikes, pickleball court, golf simulator, coworking lounges, podcast recording studio, pet spa, and private garages.
• Alon Luxury Apartments 312-unit luxury apartment community in Sarasota, FL, part of the company's Journey to 2X initiative.
• Azure Luxury Apartments 303-unit luxury apartment community in Pompano Beach, FL, featuring historic tree preservation and an environmental sustainability focus.
• Sorrento Luxury Apartments Approximately 300-unit luxury apartment community in Sarasota, FL, featuring clubhouse amenities.
• Stafford at Artisan Lakes 300-unit apartment community in Palmetto, FL, Silver Award Winner in NAHB's 2025 Best in American Living Awards.
• Hawks Mill 336-unit luxury apartment community in Port Orange, FL.
• Elora

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 13,000 apartment homes in portfolio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brookfield ResidentialcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026Partnership with Brookfield Residential for development of Nova at One Nexton in Summerville, SC - the company's first South Carolina community within the master-planned Nexton development.
• LandSouth ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 February 2026Construction partner for Nova at One Nexton development. President Jason Cromer quoted on collaborative relationship and commitment to delivering communities that stand the test of time.
• New York University - Arthur L. Carter Journalism InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2024Established the Peter F. Collier Ethics in Journalism Award and Ethics and Journalism Initiative at NYU, recognizing exemplary ethical standards in journalism.
• Dance Alive National BalletminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 May 2024Five-year charity commitment with Dance Alive National Ballet, pledging to match donations dollar for dollar up to $25,000 annually supporting the arts and community enrichment.
• Yoba DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2023Partnership to empower communities of color in building generational wealth through real estate through the 'From the Ground Up: Flipping the Hood' initiative.
• University of Florida - College of Journalism and CommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2019Nathan S. Collier established the $25,000 Collier Prize for State Government Accountability at UF College of Journalism. In 2024, an $8 million gift was made to sustain the prize and create a new local journalism symposium.
• Danny Gaekwad / DG HospitalitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2017Partnership with Danny Gaekwad for development of Canterbury Circle luxury apartments in Ocala, FL. Celebration of ground-breaking ceremony with over 80 guests and local companies.
• University of Florida - Warrington College of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2016Nathan S. Collier endowed the Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program at UF Warrington College of Business. Nathan teaches case studies, mentors students, and the program ranks No. 1 among public universities globally for 3 years running.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheCollierCo
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheCollierCompanies

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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