Mid-Market Industrial & Logistics

Investment Strategy

Institutional capital aggressively chases Class A "big box" industrial. Cleat Capital targets the gap left behind: Class B and small-bay product that remains under-served, fragmented, and structurally mispriced.

The Thesis

The Class B Advantage

Supply-Demand Gap

Institutional capital aggressively chases Class A "Big Box" industrial. Meanwhile, Class B and small-bay product remain under-served and highly fragmented — leaving room for disciplined operators to capture outsized returns.

Below Replacement Cost Basis

Acquisitions are underwritten at a meaningful discount to what it would cost to build the same asset new today, providing a structural cushion against market volatility.

Scarcity of New Development

Rising construction and land costs have curtailed new small-bay industrial supply, reinforcing the value of well-located existing assets.

Diversified, Granular Tenant Base

Smaller, more numerous tenancies reduce single-tenant concentration risk relative to large-format industrial assets.

Where We Invest

Strategic Growth Corridors

New Jersey

Restrictive zoning and land scarcity create massive barriers to entry for new supply, protecting the value of existing well-positioned assets.

Florida

A consistently growing market driven by population migration and rising last-mile logistics demand.

The Carolinas

The manufacturing center of the East Coast, anchored by heavy distribution nodes along the I-85 / I-77 corridor.

Aerial view of industrial property, Salisbury NC
Thesis in Practice

Discipline, executed

Our approach isn't theoretical — it's tested across every acquisition. At 280 Furniture Dr in Salisbury, NC, we purchased a distressed asset for $1.7 million, invested $150,000 in targeted operational upgrades, and delivered a profitable disposition at $2.25 million in just seven months.

Result: a 32.00% investor IRR, achieved through the same disciplined, value-add playbook applied across the portfolio.

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For Accredited Investors

A disciplined path to participation

Cleat Capital works directly with accredited investors seeking exposure to institutional-grade, value-add industrial real estate. Reach out to learn more about current and upcoming opportunities.

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