About Us
Our work is rooted in a core belief:
take care of the asset, take care of the people, and the returns will follow.
At Ivy Capital, we focus on improving student housing and multifamily communities in growing Southeast markets. Our approach is built on well-located assets, thoughtful renovations, and disciplined operations, but more than anything, it’s built on relationships.
Since our founding in 2022, Ivy Capital has grown the portfolio to over 1,500 beds and expanded into four states, investing millions into value add improvements along the way. Our hands-on approach with every property keeps us closely involved in each renovation plan and more importantly, every resident experience.
Our target markets combine long-term demand with limited new supply, creating a strong foundation for steady performance. These fundamentals have driven consistent rent growth and allowed our properties to outperform underwriting, validating our belief that being selective and involved pays off
We pursue investments with projected minimum LP returns of 18%, supported by clear business plans and disciplined execution. Where possible, we distribute funds to our investors monthly, providing returns regularly, not just at exit.
How We Work With Our Investors
We build real relationships with our investors. Our doors are always open, and we share regular updates because we believe transparency matters, not only when there is big news to share.
Our reputation is everything to us. Across our markets, we’ve earned trust with residents, vendors, and investors by doing what we say we’ll do. We show up, follow through, and treat people right. That integrity drives everything, from how we renovate a property to how we communicate with you.
We believe that when residents thrive in quality communities, investors prosper. It’s that simple, and it’s personal to us.
Meet Our Team
Jeff Guberman – Founder, CEO
Mr. Guberman is the Founder and CEO of Ivy Capital, where he leads the firm's strategic direction, capital formation, and company growth. Before founding Ivy Capital, Jeff spent two decades as a serial entrepreneur, founding, acquiring, and scaling over a dozen companies across multiple industries. Most notably, he served as CEO and later Chairman of McVeigh Global Meetings and Events (MGME), a private equity-backed platform that earned recognition on the Inc. 5000 list before being successfully recapitalized in 2022. He continues to passively own and operate American Stories Travel.
Jeff has been an active real estate investor since 2007, having owned and managed a portfolio of single-family and small multifamily assets across the Northeast, completing three exits in Hudson County, NJ at greater than 4.0x MOIC. Mr. Guberman approaches each asset as its own business, developing tailored operating plans and building the teams and communities needed to execute them, with a consistent focus on identifying underserved and overlooked opportunities others miss.
Jeff is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and a member of YPO, bringing a proven track record of execution and strategic growth to Ivy Capital's expanding portfolio.
Matt Baum – Acquisitions
Mr. Baum leads Acquisitions at Ivy Capital, overseeing the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of new multifamily and student housing investments. His primary focus is growing the firm’s portfolio through targeted acquisitions and detailed financial analysis. He works closely with equity partners and lenders, supporting capital raising and investor relationships from initial evaluation through closing.
Prior to joining Ivy Capital, Matt led acquisitions at Paredim Partners, a vertically integrated multifamily owner-operator focused on the Northeast. He underwrote approximately $1.2 billion in multifamily assets and closed four transactions totaling over $200 million in capitalization, while also supporting asset management initiatives across a $450 million portfolio. Mr. Baum began his career at Arbor Realty Trust, a publicly traded mortgage REIT, where he underwrote and closed 20 multifamily agency loans totaling more than $400 million nationwide. During this period he undertook independent acquisition work, supporting $10 million across three multifamily investments, while also earning multiple certifications in real estate financial modeling. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business, with a major in Finance and a minor in Real Estate.
Zac Cameron – Asset Management
Mr. Cameron oversees asset management at Ivy Capital, where he is responsible for the operations, capital management, and investor reporting of the firm’s real estate portfolio. He focuses on maximizing asset value through hands-on oversight, detailed budgeting, and the execution of key capital improvement initiatives.
Prior to joining Ivy Capital, Zac worked at Stonemont Financial Group, a real estate investment firm with over $5.3 billion in assets under management. There, he supported both the acquisitions and asset management teams across the firm’s industrial and medical office platforms and underwrote over $90 million in industrial development. He also worked as an asset manager at Holmes Companies, where he oversaw a portfolio of single-family, multifamily, and student housing properties across the Southeast. Zac holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Business from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he pursued a concentration in real estate through the Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Aesha Mehta – Investor Relations Manager
Ms. Mehta leads Investor Relations at Ivy Capital, where she oversees capital raising, investor communications, and relationship management across the firm’s real estate investment platform. She plays a key role in investor onboarding, coordinating capital activity, and maintaining ongoing engagement with both prospective and existing investors. Prior to joining Ivy Capital, Ms. Mehta worked in Investor Relations at Driftwood Capital, a vertically integrated hospitality-focused real estate private equity firm. She managed onboarding and subscription processes for investors, supported capital raises, and served as a primary point of contact for over 700 investors. She collaborated closely with asset management, acquisitions, and accounting teams to deliver investor reporting, capital calls, and distributions. She worked alongside the Chief Compliance Officer to oversee AML and KYC processes.
Ms. Mehta was a Financial Markets and Real Estate Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she advised over 20 clients across CMBS transactions, real estate valuation, and financial analysis. She began her career at Wells Fargo in Real Estate Banking, contributing to the underwriting and closing of over $900 million in real estate loans. Ms. Mehta holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Real Estate from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Supply Chain Management with a concentration in Real Estate from Rutgers Business School, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.