Eastham Capital and Bender Companies Add 204-Unit Village at Grant Square in Omaha

Eastham Capital and Bender Companies acquired Village at Grant Square Apartments, a 204-unit community in Omaha, Nebraska, through Eastham Capital Fund VII, the firms announced. citybiz reported the acquisition on October 29, 2026. The price was not disclosed.

Eastham Capital is a private equity real estate firm founded in 2007 by Matthew Rosenthal and Eric Silverman and based in Boca Raton, Florida, that invests in value-add or distressed multifamily real estate. Bender Companies is Eastham's operating partner on the purchase.

Eastham Capital Fund VII's Sixth Omaha Purchase

Eastham Capital acquired the community through Eastham Capital Fund VII, LP, alongside Bender Companies. Rosenthal, the firm's founder and managing partner, said the Omaha property is the sixth acquisition for the fund.

"We are thrilled to announce the sixth acquisition for Eastham Capital Fund VII as we continue to expand our Midwest portfolio," Rosenthal said. "The property combines a high-quality asset at an attractive acquisition basis with opportunities to create value through targeted capital improvements."

Village at Grant Square is 93% occupied with average monthly rents of $1,025. The joint venture plans renovations to select apartment homes, enhancements to the clubhouse and common areas, and targeted roof and exterior upgrades.

Built in 1974, the eight-building community at 7349 Grant St. Offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans averaging approximately 946 square feet. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a picnic and grilling area, a dog park, a fitness center, a business center, laundry facilities and detached garage parking.

Eastham and Bender have co-invested in 16 projects to date, all of which are currently delivering returns above pro forma. On October 5, 2026, the two firms acquired Woodland North Apartments, a 198-unit community in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, through Eastham Capital Fund VII, citybiz reported.

Earlier Eastham Capital Deals

Eastham Capital announced the disposition of Eagle Crest Apartments, a 200-unit multifamily property in Humble, Texas, in June 2026, citybiz reported. Eastham had acquired the property in 2017 as a joint venture with Mosaic Residential.

On October 1, 2026, Eastham Capital sued Audubon over mismanagement of the 408-unit Cadence at Bluff Park in Alabama, Multifamily Dive reported. The suit alleged breaches of agreement and gross negligence, and claimed the property had sinking units, sewage, mold and safety hazards, with occupancy at 67.6% in June 2026.

Eastham Capital's portfolio and investment approach are described on its website.