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Wrightwell Secures New Financing Round and Partners with Bain Capital and Saluda Grade to Invest Up To $300M in U.S. Housing

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Press Release · December 2, 2024

Wrightwell Team

  • Wrightwell will utilize new funding to drive nationwide expansion of its full-service real estate investment and operating platform.
  • Together with Bain Capital and Saluda Grade, the strategic partnership seeks to invest up to $300 million to expand multifamily (MF) and build-for-rent (BFR) housing.
  • Several seasoned real estate leaders have joined Wrightwell to support its ambitious growth plans.

ATLANTA, Dec. 2, 2024 – Wrightwell, a vertically integrated real estate platform offering comprehensive operational and investment services, announced the close of its latest funding round. Wrightwell also formed a strategic partnership with Bain Capital's Insurance team and Saluda Grade to invest up to $300 million into MF and BFR housing.

"We are thrilled to welcome Bain Capital to our platform and to deepen our longstanding partnership with Saluda Grade," said Anthony DePalma, Co-Founder and CEO of Wrightwell.

The partnership will focus on creating and enhancing affordable housing options for lower- and middle-income families and individuals, combining Bain Capital's and Saluda Grade's investment experience with Wrightwell's end-to-end operational capabilities.

Founded in 2021 as an asset originator, Wrightwell (formerly Vantage) has evolved into a full-service real estate operating and investment platform. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Wrightwell currently operates in Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Key Leadership Appointments

  • Chris Poston – EVP of Property and Asset Management (formerly Rothesay Life). Based in Atlanta, GA.
  • Mark Woodling – EVP of Brokerage (formerly eXp). Based in Dallas, TX.
  • Jonathan Salyer – EVP of Construction (formerly Darwin Homes). Based in Phoenix, AZ.
  • Erin Taylor – EVP of Finance and Accounting (formerly Fundrise). Based in Phoenix, AZ.

This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Forward-looking statements are subject to change without notice.