The Amherst Group announced that Koch Real Estate Investments has made an additional equity investment in the firm, elevating Koch Real Estate Investments to Amherst’s largest institutional shareholder. The investment reflects a deepening strategic relationship between the two organizations, positioning Amherst to expand its presence in the U.S. single-family rental market.
Amherst plans to leverage the investment to accelerate its growth strategy by acquiring, developing, renovating, and managing rental homes nationwide. The firm operates a fully integrated residential platform that combines market analytics, capital deployment capabilities, construction and renovation services, and ongoing property management. The additional capital will support Amherst’s continued work to address housing supply shortages while delivering high-quality rental properties in communities nationwide.
Koch Real Estate Investments, a subsidiary of Koch based in Dallas, focuses on deploying capital into real estate and real estate-driven operating companies. Its expanded partnership with Amherst reflects its confidence in the platform’s operational model and long-term market positioning. The investment also builds on a history of collaboration between the firms, which have worked together on residential real estate strategies across multiple markets.
Amherst has grown into a scaled operator in the single-family rental landscape by investing in both existing homes and newly built residences. This includes modular homebuilding capabilities and direct-to-consumer home sales for buyers seeking move-in-ready properties. The company’s platform is intended to support improved housing access by increasing the supply of high-quality homes available for rent.
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“This strategic partnership reinforces the strength of Amherst’s business model, providing an opportunity to address systemic housing constraints at scale. With KREI’s ongoing support, we will further enhance our platform, offer attractive opportunities for investors, and continue providing well-managed, high-quality homes for residents nationwide.”
Sean Dobson, Chairman, CEO and CIO, The Amherst Group
“Our equity investment in Amherst expands on our existing partnership and underscores our confidence in and commitment to the platform and its leadership. Amherst’s vertically integrated approach and track record of operational excellence set the standard in the industry, and we look forward to continuing to grow together.”
Jake Francis, President, Koch Real Estate Investments
