TOPO
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
TOPO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TOPO
- Legal name
- TOPO Operating Group LLC
- Website
- https://topo-dg.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TOPO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Real Estate Development
- NAICS
- Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Rental and Leasing Services (532)
- SIC
- Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial/Office Owners Association Management (BPAJAHAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts) Asset Management (BPAJAMAE)
Keywords
Where TOPO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
TOPO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Commercial Property Development: TOPO develops commercial properties including creative office spaces, maker studios, retail, and restaurant venues. Revenue is generated through property appreciation and eventual sale or long-term leasing.
- Commercial Property Leasing: Ongoing leasing of commercial real estate spaces to tenants across various property types including office, retail, maker studios, and restaurants. Generates recurring rental income.
- Asset Management: Full-service property management including asset management, facilities maintenance, and property operations for owned and third-party properties.
- Site Selection & Entitlements: Advisory services for site selection and entitlements coordination for commercial development projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Annual | Class A office space at The Greenwood |
| Other | Annual | Restaurant spaces at Glenview |
| Other | Annual | Mixed-use development at Howard Post |
| Other | Annual | Co-working and event space at 5540-A N Lamar |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
TOPO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TOPO develops, owns, and operates a portfolio of commercial real estate properties in Austin, Texas, including creative office, maker studios, retail, restaurant, and mixed-use assets such as Springdale General, Canopy, Leander Union, Howard Post, 826 Houston, 4910 Burnet, 5540-A N Lamar, 701 S Lamar, 705 S Lamar, Uchi, and 1306 W Oltorf. The company also delivers full-service property services covering asset management, property management, leasing, site selection, design and construction coordination, entitlements, financing, and facilities maintenance for both owned and third-party properties.
Product overview
TOPO is a full-service commercial real estate development company in Austin, TX that develops dynamic properties reflective of local communities. The company operates a portfolio of distinct properties including Springdale General (165,000 SF creative campus), Canopy (63,278 SF East Austin creative community), Leander Union (community-focused development), Howard Post (67,090 SF tech corridor project), and various office/retail properties. Services include asset management, property management, leasing, site selection, design & construction coordination, entitlements, financing, and facilities maintenance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Springdale General A 165,000 SF, 10-acre creative campus in East Austin offering affordable maker studios, creative office space, test kitchens, and workshops for small to medium creative businesses.
- Canopy A 63,278 SF rehabilitated East Austin warehouse transformed into a creative community featuring artist studios, office spaces, art galleries, and cafes connected by breezeways and communal courtyards.
- Leander Union A community-focused development at 10880 E Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, TX blending traditional architecture with bold modern design to create versatile spaces for local businesses; office and retail leasing handled with broker partners Aquila Commercial and BridgePoint ATX.
- Howard Post A 67,090 SF development along Austin's tech corridor in Pflugerville featuring 67,090 SF of improved area with office, retail, restaurant, and flex/industrial spaces ranging from ~998 RSF to 5,570 RSF, including a 6,000 SF brewpub (Old Gregg Brewing Company) and 23,000 SF of industrial space.
- 826 Houston
- 4910 Burnet A contemporary office space reimagined with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light, a tranquil courtyard entry, and industrial aesthetic featuring vintage flooring and exposed ductwork.
- 5540-A N Lamar An L-shaped property in the Brentwood neighborhood transformed into a two-story co-working and event space with flexible floor plans totaling 12,071 RSF (Level 1: 5,956 RSF; Level 2: 4,468 RSF; Combined: 12,071 RSF).
- Asset Management Services Comprehensive asset management services for commercial real estate properties, delivered for both owned and third-party assets.
- Property Management Services Full-service property management for commercial real estate holdings, including day-to-day operations, tenant relations, and on-site service delivery.
- Leasing Services Tenant leasing services including site selection, lease negotiation, and ongoing tenant coordination for TOPO's commercial spaces.
- Design and Construction Coordination Design and construction coordination services for commercial development projects, delivered in partnership with architects including Michael Hsu Office of Architecture and Studio Eles.
- Entitlements Services Entitlements processing and advisory services for commercial real estate development projects.
- Financing Services Financing solutions for commercial real estate development projects.
- Facilities Maintenance Ongoing facilities maintenance services for commercial properties, supported by an in-house facilities team.
Quantifiable outcome
- 165,000 SF of affordable creative space created at Springdale General
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use TOPO
Customer profileNamed customers21 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
TOPO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
TOPO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.
- Michael Hsu Office of ArchitecturecoreTOPO collaborates with Michael Hsu Office of Architecture on multiple projects including The Greenwood (multi-building West Lake Hills property), Howard Post (Pflugerville development), and Uchi (original Austin restaurant). The architecture firm provides Class A design services for TOPO's commercial developments.
- Matt LuckiekeyLocal entrepreneur Matt Luckie, owner of Mean Eyed Cat and Lavaca Street Bar, developed the Sign Bar concept for 9909 FM 969 in Northeast Austin. The bar showcases historical Austin relics as part of the transformative work/play space development.
- Aquila CommercialkeyBroker partner handling office leasing inquiries for Leander Union development at 10880 E Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander TX.
- BridgePoint ATXkeyBroker partner handling retail leasing inquiries for Leander Union development.
- Studio ElessupportingDesign collaboration with Studio Eles on The Greenwood multi-building property in West Lake Hills.
- Sway Thai RestaurantkeyAward-winning Thai restaurant integrated within The Greenwood property at 3423 Bee Caves Rd, providing on-site dining amenity for tenants.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TOPO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Barshop & Oles Company: Long-standing Austin-based commercial real estate developer, owner and manager with a deep local portfolio spanning office, retail and mixed-use assets. Comparable as a privately held Austin CRE owner/operator with overlapping product type and tenant mix.
- Aquila Commercial: Austin-focused commercial real estate brokerage that already acts as TOPO's broker partner for office leasing at Leander Union. Comparable as an Austin CRE intermediary serving the same tenant pool and competing for representation mandates on similar product.
- Endeavor Real Estate Group: Austin-based commercial real estate developer focused on mixed-use, office and retail projects across Central Texas. Most directly comparable as a Texas-CRE developer competing for similar land, tenants, and design-forward product in the same corridors as TOPO.
Broad incumbents
- Hines: Global real estate investment, development and property management firm with an active Austin office and multifamily/mixed-use pipeline. Comparable for high-design Class A development and large-scale adaptive-reuse/ground-up product targeting similar tenants.
- CBRE Group: World's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with major offices in Austin. Comparable as a broad CRE services competitor offering investment sales, leasing, valuation and property management against TOPO's owned/operated portfolio.
- Lincoln Property Company: National commercial real estate services firm with deep Austin exposure across office leasing, property management and development. Comparable for its full-service CRE stack (development + management + leasing) and tenant overlap in the Austin office market.
- Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm offering investment sales, leasing, valuation and property management, with a sizable Austin office. Comparable as a full-service CRE operator and competitor for Class A office leasing and management mandates in Austin.
- Stream Realty Partners: Texas-headquartered commercial real estate services firm with offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston providing leasing, property management and capital markets services. Comparable for its Texas-CRE focus and overlap in industrial, office and retail tenant representation.
- Trammell Crow Company: One of the largest commercial real estate developers in the U.S., active in office, industrial and mixed-use product across major markets including Austin. Comparable as a larger-scale CRE developer that competes with TOPO for institutional office tenants and development sites.
- JLL: Global real estate services and investment management firm with active leasing, capital markets and property management operations in Austin. Comparable for its full-stack CRE service offering and competition for Class A office mandates in the same submarkets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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TOPO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
TOPO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TOPO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TOPO
What does TOPO do?
TOPO develops, owns, and operates a portfolio of commercial real estate properties in Austin, Texas, including creative office, maker studios, retail, restaurant, and mixed-use assets such as Springdale General, Canopy, Leander Union, Howard Post, 826 Houston, 4910 Burnet, 5540-A N Lamar, 701 S Lamar, 705 S Lamar, Uchi, and 1306 W Oltorf. The company also delivers full-service property services covering asset management, property management, leasing, site selection, design and construction coordination, entitlements, financing, and facilities maintenance for both owned and third-party properties.
Is TOPO a public or private company?
TOPO is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TOPO founded?
TOPO was founded in 2002. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TOPO based?
TOPO is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does TOPO make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Commercial Property Development is the primary driver. The others are commercial Property Leasing, asset Management and site Selection & Entitlements.
Who are TOPO's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Barshop & Oles Company, Aquila Commercial and Endeavor Real Estate Group. Broad incumbents are Hines, CBRE Group, Lincoln Property Company, Cushman & Wakefield, Stream Realty Partners, Trammell Crow Company and JLL.
Does TOPO have an API?
No public API is recorded for TOPO.
What industry is TOPO in?
TOPO's product category is Commercial Real Estate Development. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAJAHAG, Commercial/Office Owners Association Management, with a secondary code of BPAJAMAE, Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts) Asset Management. Its NAICS code is 53131 and its SIC code is 6512.