Spartan
Overview
Spartan Investment Group, founded in 2014 in Golden, CO by Scott Lewis and Ryan Gibson, is a vertically integrated self-storage sponsor and operator (FreeUp Storage brand) that also pursues RV parks and land. Its network of 5,000-plus investors has raised more than $450 million to acquire nearly 60 facilities (30,000-plus units) totaling roughly $500 million in assets under management, and it operates more than 75 facilities nationally. An Inc. 5000 honoree.
Strategy & advantages
- Vertically integrated self-storage sponsor and operator (FreeUp Storage brand) founded in 2014.
- Network of 5,000-plus investors has raised more than $450 million in equity.
- Owns nearly 60 facilities (30,000-plus units) and operates more than 75 facilities nationally.
- Led by Scott Lewis and Ryan Gibson; an Inc. 5000 honoree.
- Also pursues RV parks and land; reports roughly $500 million in assets under management.
Important disclosures. Sponsor information and performance metrics are sponsor-reported and compiled by Baker 1031 from sponsor and public sources; they have not been independently verified and are subject to change. Full-cycle returns, equity multiples, hold periods, and success rates reflect realized programs only (survivorship bias), are averaged across differing assets, vintages, and structures, are net of fees and program expenses, and are not indicative of future results and not a recommendation. Designation as a preferred sponsor reflects Baker’s due-diligence coverage, not an endorsement or guarantee. For accredited investors only; not an offer or solicitation. Securities offered through Aurora Securities, Inc. (ASI), member FINRA/SIPC; subject to registered-principal approval.