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The real estate sector encompasses companies that own, operate, develop, and lease residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Beyond providing places to live and work, real estate plays a vital role in the broader economy. Construction generates jobs, leases deliver steady cash flows to investors, and property values reflect macroeconomic confidence.
In the United States, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that the real estate and rental and leasing industry supports roughly 2.5 million workers. The BLS states that this industry’s workforce statistics include data on employment, unemployment, job openings, union membership and projections of occupational growth. In July 2025, seasonally adjusted employment in real estate and rental and leasing totalled about 2.5 million people.
Dakota Marketplace’s dataset includes 2,500+ sponsor-backed portfolio companies, within a growing dataset of 117,000+ portfolio companies, across the real estate sector, from traditional property managers to specialized REITs.
|
Real-Estate Industry |
Companies |
|
Real Estate Management & Development |
1,939 |
|
Specialised REITs |
293 |
|
Diversified REITs |
99 |
|
Hotel & Resort REITs |
52 |
|
Residential REITs |
42 |
|
Retail REITs |
38 |
|
Industrial REITs |
29 |
|
Office REITs |
26 |
|
Health Care REITs |
13 |
|
Mortgage REITs |
3 |
Real estate management and development dominates, reflecting the breadth of firms that acquire land, develop properties, and manage assets. The REIT segment is highly specialized, covering everything from hospitality to industrial and medical properties.
Dakota Marketplace’s sub-industry layer helps investors pinpoint opportunities in specialized property niches.
|
Real-Estate Sub-Industry |
Companies |
|
Property advisory services |
1,617 |
|
Real estate development |
242 |
|
Data hosting REITs (data centres) |
151 |
|
Diversified property trusts |
99 |
|
Real estate portfolio companies |
50 |
|
Retail‑focused REITs |
38 |
|
Mixed‑use property enterprises |
30 |
|
Logistics‑focused REITs |
29 |
|
Office property trusts |
26 |
|
Alternative asset REITs |
23 |
|
Medical real estate trusts |
13 |
|
Mortgage‑backed REITs |
3 |
Beyond sub-industries, Dakota Marketplace also offers 50,000+ segments, highly specific descriptions of what each company does and all keyword-searchable. This added layer of granularity makes it easy to pinpoint exactly the type of company you’re targeting within the consumer staples sector.
These sub-industries reflect a shift beyond traditional office and retail into high-demand segments such as logistics facilities and data centers, trends closely tied to e-commerce growth and digital transformation.
Real estate is shaped by macroeconomic conditions, demographics, and evolving tenant needs. Rising interest rates can suppress valuations, while falling rates spur refinancing and development. Remote and hybrid work models are reshaping office demand, while e-commerce is fueling logistics and warehouse growth. Housing shortages and demographic trends are driving investment in residential and build-to-rent communities, and sustainability mandates are accelerating adoption of green building practices. These shifts create opportunities across management, development, and specialized REITs, all areas where Dakota Marketplace provides targeted company intelligence.
Dakota Marketplace was built by investment professionals for investment professionals. Our real estate dataset, covering over 2,500 sponsor-backed portfolio companies, is apart of a growing dataset of 117,000+ portfolio companies. It offers a comprehensive view of property managers, developers, and REITs across all major sub-sectors.
→ Target with precision: Filter by property type, sector, geography, and ownership.
→ Know the players: Access ownership history, investment focus, and direct decision-maker contacts.
→ Spot opportunities: Track acquisitions, fund launches, and market shifts in real time.
→ Streamline your process: Save searches, build custom lists, and integrate data into your workflow.
Because the dataset is continuously updated, you can identify opportunities faster and track competitors with confidence.
As the real estate sector adapts to changing market conditions, new technology, and shifting tenant preferences, having a clear, real-time view of the landscape is critical. By leveraging Dakota Marketplace’s Real Estate dataset you can:
Explore Dakota Marketplace’s Real Estate sector and see how it can accelerate your deal sourcing, book a demo!
Written By: Gui Costin, Founder, CEO
Gui Costin is the Founder and CEO of Dakota.
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