University Partners

What University Partners does

University Partners is a privately held, vertically-integrated student housing operator founded in 2004 and headquartered at 901 Main St, Suite 4300, in Dallas, Texas. The company acquires, develops, and manages student housing communities on behalf of itself and institutional capital partners, operating a national portfolio of 50+ properties across 18+ US states under sub-brands such as The Maxxen, Brexx, GrandMarc, The Province, and The Knox. Its core services are organized around three functions: Acquisitions (market-data-driven asset selection), Development (ground-up and repositioning of student housing), and Property Management (on-site operations and resident services). The business generates revenue from three streams: rental income from leased student housing units, recurring property management fees from capital partners and investors, and co-asset management fees for portfolio oversight of third-party-owned student housing assets.

The company's customer base is split between institutional capital partners — including LaSalle Investment Management, King Bridge Partners, and Clear Rock Capital, with which it has executed joint ventures such as the Red Cedar Flats acquisition near Michigan State University — and the end residents (university students and families) who lease units on monthly billing cycles. Distribution occurs through enterprise B2B capital partner relationships and through direct-to-consumer channels: individual property websites, a Resident Portal for online rent payment and communication, and Instagram for brand engagement. A lean core team of 1-10 employees manages the platform, supported by a full executive bench (CEO Travis Roberts, President Bryan Kam, COO Chris Johnson) and senior vice presidents across operations, accounting, portfolio management, asset management, and capital projects, enabling a high-leverage operating model relative to AUM.

Name

University Partners

Legal name

University Partners

Website

https://universitypartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

University Partners is a privately held, vertically-integrated acquirer, developer, and operator of 50+ student housing communities across 18+ US states, serving institutional capital partners with property and asset management services and leasing to university students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Housing Real Estate Services

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Housing Property Management (BPAJAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Housing Tenant Representation (BPAJALAE), Off-Campus / University-Affiliated Housing Management (EDAEAFAB)

Keywords

• Student housing operations
• Property acquisition services
• Real estate development
• Asset management services
• Purpose-built student housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Management Services: Provides property management and co-asset management services to capital partners and investors. Generates recurring management fees from managing student housing communities.
2. Student Housing Leasing: Direct leasing of student housing units to university students and families, generating rental income from occupied units.
3. Asset Management: Co-asset management services provided to investment partners, generating fees for asset management and portfolio oversight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

University Partners acquires, develops, and manages student housing communities across the United States. The company operates as a vertically-integrated owner/operator providing acquisitions, development, property management, and co-asset management services to capital partners, while directly leasing individual student housing units to university students and families through a portfolio of 50+ communities.

Product overview

University Partners is a vertically-integrated operating company specializing in student housing with over 20 years of experience in acquiring, developing, and managing student housing communities. The company offers three core services: Acquisitions (smart acquisition and asset selection backed by market data), Development (experts in developing ambitious and innovative properties), and Property Management (providing exceptional customer service with a personal touch). The company manages a portfolio of 45+ student housing communities across the United States, including branded properties under sub-brands such as The Maxxen, Brexx, and GrandMarc. University Partners also provides property management and co-asset management services for third-party investors and capital partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 319 Bragg: Student housing community in Auburn, AL
• East Edge
• HillSide Commons
• Apollo Tempe
• Vertex
• Canvas Tempe
• District on Apache
• The District on 5th
• Urbane
• University Village Towers
• The Province Boulder
• The Lotus Apartments
• One Easton
• The Lofts
• Athens Ridge
• The Maxxen Athens
• The Vistas
• The Connection at Lawrence
• Brexx at Louisville
• The Quad on Delaware
• The Province Greenville
• The Province at Kent
• Garner Crossing
• The Bridge on Forbes
• The Maxxen State College
• The Pointe
• Brexx at State College
• The Heights at State College
• GrandMarc Clemson
• Sawyer On Lincoln
• Lofts USC
• The Knox
• Knox Ridge
• The Carlton House
• Tetro
• Avalon Place
• Solana Ranch
• 21Rio
• The Pavilion at North Grounds
• Parc View at Commonwealth
• Brexx at Blacksburg
• Grandmarc at the Corner
• Wertland Square
• Jefferson Commons

Products and services

• Acquisitions
• Development
• Property Management
• Student Housing Portfolio
• Resident Portal

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LaSalle Investment ManagementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 June 2026LaSalle Investment Management acquired Red Cedar Flats student housing community near Michigan State University. University Partners provides property management and co-asset management services for the property on behalf of LaSalle's fund (LaSalle Value Partners IX). This represents LaSalle's first investment in the student housing sector.
• King Bridge PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Joint venture partner in the acquisition of Red Cedar Flats student housing community near Michigan State University alongside LaSalle Investment Management and Clear Rock Capital. Partners on LaSalle Value Partners IX fund's first student housing investment.
• Clear Rock CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Joint venture partner in the acquisition of Red Cedar Flats student housing community near Michigan State University alongside LaSalle Investment Management and King Bridge Partners. Partners on LaSalle Value Partners IX fund's first student housing investment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Place Properties: Student housing developer, owner, and operator with a multi-state portfolio of purpose-built student communities. Directly comparable in business model and target market.
• Capstone On-Campus Management: Student housing management company providing on-campus and off-campus management services for universities and investors. Comparable on the property management and leasing services dimension of University Partners' business.
• CA Student Living (Crow Holdings): Student housing investment and operating platform backed by Crow Holdings. Comparable to University Partners as an institutional-backed owner/operator of student housing communities across multiple U.S. markets.
• Cardinal Group Companies: Vertically-integrated student housing and multifamily owner, developer, and manager. Comparable to University Partners in offering acquisition, development, and management services to institutional capital partners.
• Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions: Student housing developer and manager specializing in public-private partnerships with universities. Comparable in development capability and student housing focus, though with more university-PPP orientation than University Partners.
• The Scion Group: Vertically-integrated student housing owner, developer, and manager with a multi-state portfolio serving university students. Closely comparable to University Partners in business model, scale, and target customer base.
• Campus Apartments: Family-owned, vertically-integrated student housing owner, developer, and manager with a portfolio of communities near major universities. Closely matches University Partners' structure, scale, and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Asset Living: Large third-party multifamily and student housing property manager with thousands of units under management. Overlaps with University Partners on the property management and asset management services layer.
• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Largest operator of student housing in the U.S., managing hundreds of thousands of beds across the country. Directly comparable to University Partners as a vertically-integrated owner/operator of student housing communities serving institutional capital partners.
• American Campus Communities (Blackstone): Was the largest publicly-traded student housing REIT before being acquired by Blackstone. Provides investment, development, and management services for student housing — directly comparable to University Partners' vertically-integrated model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/universitypartners_

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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