Who We Are
Veritas Investments, Inc. is a technology-enabled real estate investment and management company that specializes in sustainably operating mixed-use multifamily properties in major West Coast markets.
Founded in 2007, Veritas manages mixed-use and multifamily properties on behalf of institutional and individual investors. Our buildings are classic, iconic landmarks in irreplaceable neighborhoods located in some of the most desirable submarkets on the West Coast.
Over the last 15 years, Veritas has become one of the leading multifamily operators in California with our pioneering strategy of leveraging technology to buy, sustainably improve, and enhance apartment communities which have often experienced underinvestment.
Through its privately owned family of companies, Veritas offers investors the advantages of a vertically integrated technology-forward platform unique in the industry. We operate best-in-class operations, leasing, marketing, and renovations programs, all performed in-house and leveraging technology to enhance performance.
This wide-ranging team of in-house professionals enables the company to move quickly to capitalize on emerging investment opportunities and execute efficiently on strategy – with tight controls every step of the way – to deliver superior financial performance to investors and an exceptional living experience to our residents.
Our History
Veritas Investments dates back 20 years, born from the initial success of property investments made by Founder and Chief Executive Officer Yat-Pang Au.
Mr. Au is a San Francisco Bay Area native and self-starter who, as a youngster, fixed coin-operated laundry machines to help the family business. He acquired his first investment property in 1996 and then built Veritas from the ground up by following a straightforward strategy: acquire classic properties, make upgrades to improve the resident experience, and work within the community as a good neighbor who values the past, while looking to forge a better future.
Inspired by the innovation of Silicon Valley, Veritas enhanced this strategy by building a customized, proprietary technology stack.
With tools and features specific to the needs of operators of smaller apartment communities, Veritas’s technology platform enables the company to provide exceptional digital amenities and customer service to residents, sustainably preserve and increase housing stock in supply-constrained markets, and deliver competitive returns for investors.
Our Culture and Team
Mission Statement
Veritas exists to create exceptional value for our residents, employees, and investors by leveraging talent and technology to transform real estate into desirable places for people to live and work.
Core Values
The acronym R-IMPACT reminds us of the guiding principle of our daily work: Great teammates create a thriving workplace. Our coworkers embody our core values and make our office more than a place to work: They make it a home.
Relationships Matter
We value coworkers who go the extra mile to make our company a place where you want to be.
Innovation & Adaptation
Those who dare to challenge the norm are welcome additions to the Veritas team. We respect those who can initiate innovation by pushing the limits, asking hard questions and adapting to change.
Meritocracy
Whether you’ve been with us for years or just started this week, we recognize and reward team members for their good work and positive contributions.
Our People – Enabling Top Talent
If you know how to get the best people for any given job, we think that’s an invaluable skill.
Accountability & Integrity
Standing by your principles is an admirable quality, and one we challenge ourselves to embody.
Prudent Collaboration
We want to foster a collaborative environment where we’re getting things done together, and avoiding drawn-out meetings.
Transparency & Directness
Part of being a great communicator means speaking the truth, especially if it isn’t what people want to hear.
Our People
Through our family of companies, Veritas Investments employs nearly 200 teammates – seasoned real estate investment, management, construction, leasing, technology, and finance professionals with extensive experience acquiring, operating, financing, and selling small site multifamily assets.
This in-house team offers a powerful skillset that includes in-depth knowledge of local property markets, a far-reaching network of industry contacts and lending relationships, and expertise in navigating regulation.
Family of Companies
Our family of companies includes RentSFNow, one of the largest apartment leasing providers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
GreenTree Property Management enables Veritas to efficiently and sustainably provide high-quality customer service to residents.
Through our Veritas Innovations division, we advise, invest, and incubate in proptech startups to help entrepreneurs determine product market fit.
Awards and Recognition
Our proven investment and operations strategy has earned recognition time and again. Veritas and its team have garnered more than a dozen awards over the last 10 years for excellence in operations, innovation, ESG, and diversity. Some of our recent awards include:
- 2021 GlobeSt National Multifamily Influencer
- 2020 Real Estate Forum: Best Places to Work
- 2020 San Francisco Apartment Association Star Awards: Resident Manager, Operations Manager, Associate Property Manager
- 2019 SFAA Star Awards: Customer Service
- 2019 Rededication of 324 Larkin as Rainbow Flag Apartments
- 2019 Best Bosses in the Business
- 2017 Multifamily Executive Magazine: Executive of the Year Yat-Pang Au
- 2017 Goldman Sachs Builders + Innovators Summit: 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs
