Essex Property Trust

Investor type

PE

Founded

1971

AUM

$13 500 M

Location

San Mateo, California, United States

$10-50 m

Investment Ticket

3-5 years

Investment Horizon

Series B, Late Stage (Series C+)

Investment Stage

Exit Strategy

Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026

Profile

Essex Property Trust, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) based in San Mateo, California. Founded in 1971, the company specializes in the acquisition, development, redevelopment, and management of multifamily apartment communities in high-demand markets along the West Coast, including Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle. Essex is recognized as one of the largest apartment owners and property managers in the U.S., with a portfolio that includes 252 apartment complexes totaling nearly 62,000 units.

The company focuses on creating quality living experiences in vibrant coastal economies, offering flexible lease terms and innovative property management solutions. Essex has achieved significant milestones, including its initial public offering in 1994 and becoming a Dividend Aristocrat in 2020. With a commitment to enhancing value for residents and shareholders, Essex continues to expand its portfolio and improve its operations through technology and strategic acquisitions.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Real Estate Technology Infrastructure CleanTech

Region of investment

North America

Essex Property Trust Funds

Name Type
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Region
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Essex Apartment Value Fund II, L.P.
Private Equity (PE)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
Real Estate
Technology
Infrastructure
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$265 M
July 2004
Essex Apartment Value Fund, L.P. (Fund I)
Private Equity (PE)
Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Real Estate
Technology
Infrastructure
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$640 M
July 2001

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FAQs about Essex Property Trust

Essex Property Trust is located in San Mateo, California, United States.
Essex Property Trust was founded in 1971.
Essex Property Trust invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, Fintech, Real Estate, Technology, Infrastructure, CleanTech.
Essex Property Trust invests in companies and startups in North America.
Essex Property Trust invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Essex Property Trust usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Essex Property Trust has around $13 500m assets under management.
Essex Property Trust last fund was created/launched in 2004-07-10