Thrive CAPITAL
We are committed to service excellence and enhancing resident experience
Who we are
THRIVE Capital invests in American families by owning, enhancing, and operating properties that our fellow citizens call their homes.
As we approach $100 million in assets under management, our success is driven by a history of transforming underutilized properties into thriving, high-value investments.
We create value for our investors through insightful research, disciplined underwriting, creative design, and operational excellence.
Our team consists of seasoned investors, operators, and visionaries who bring decades of experience in real estate, finance, and strategic scaling. We thrive on bold moves, data-driven decisions, and disciplined execution, ensuring that every investment not only delivers exceptional returns but also makes a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
Company focus & our process
We focus on markets poised for significant growth, often overlooked by institutional investors
AGILITY
RESEARCH
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
DISCIPLINE
Typical investment CRITERIA
Investment size
$15m-100m, NOI $1m- $5m
ASSET TYPES
Class A, Class B, workforce housing
What Sets Us Apart
Unmatched Market Foresight: With proprietary analytics and deep market research, we identify opportunities that others overlook.
Disciplined Execution: We don’t just acquire properties—we optimize, elevate, and turn them into high-performing assets.
Hands-On Value Creation: Through strategic renovations and operational efficiencies, we enhance asset value and community impact.
Investor-First Mentality: With a proven 20%+ average IRR across our portfolio, we prioritize transparency, trust, and profitability.
OUR CORE VALUES
Bold Vision: We think big and execute even bigger, with a commitment to making every investment count.
Relentless Excellence: Good isn’t good enough—we strive for the extraordinary.
Integrity Above All: Trust is our currency, and transparency is our standard.
Impact-Driven: Every investment must create tangible value for investors, tenants, and communities alike.
Adapt and Dominate: We pivot, innovate, and lead in dynamic markets, always staying ahead of industry trends.
PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE
Strategic Acquisitions: Identifying undervalued opportunities with exponential growth potential, ensuring top-tier returns.
Operational Mastery: Elevating asset performance through efficiency, innovation, and high-touch management.
Data-Driven Insights: Leveraging analytics and cutting-edge technology to make informed, strategic investment decisions.
Long-Term Wealth Creation: Focusing on sustainable, scalable growth with consistent, above-market returns.
Elite Partnerships: Collaborating with top-tier investors, operators, and industry leaders to maximize impact and value.
WHAT WE INVEST IN
We specialize in high-potential real estate and emerging asset classes that offer strong cash flow, appreciation, and long-term value creation. Our primary focus areas include:
Multifamily Housing: Workforce and value-add properties in high-growth regions, ensuring quality housing for underserved communities.
Mixed-Use Developments: Transformative projects that drive urban revitalization and create vibrant live-work-play environments.
Strategic Commercial Assets: High-yield properties with strong fundamentals, ensuring steady cash flow and appreciation.
Emerging Opportunities: Alternative assets that align with future market trends, ensuring long-term sustainability and scalability.
OUR COMMUNITIES
ANNA METSELITSA
Anna is passionate about creating platforms that allow people to fulfill their potential. Born in the Soviet Union, Anna immigrated to the United States at 18 in pursuit of the American Dream. Prior to Thrive Capital, Anna founded Haute Rouge, a direct-to-consumer fashion label whose proprietary designs delivered affordable luxury to professional women. Haute Rouge was acquired by a conglomerate.
BILLY BIRDZELL
Billy believes that creating exceptional outcomes for American families is critical to strengthening the fabric of our society. Billy is the founder of Horatius Group, a middle market investment bank that supports founder-led and family-owned businesses as well as Horatius Impact, a 501(c)(3) focused on equipping and training African game scouts who defend endangered species, such a rhino, from poachers. Billy served in the Marine Corps.