MONOPOLIUM

Monopolium is our proprietary investment strategy and execution framework. It is the way we originate, evaluate, structure, and steward capital across assets, operators, and markets. The objective is simple: to build defensible positions within targeted micro-markets that generate durable cash flow, strategic control, and long-term value.

Our approach integrates real assets, operating businesses, and structured capital to create resilient, compounding outcomes typically reserved for large institutions.

MARKET SELECTION & POSITIONING

At Smith & Maye, our real estate strategy is guided by diversification and long-term perspectives.

We consider a wide range of property types across different sectors:

Affordable Housing: Housing designed to meet lower rental thresholds, sometimes supported by public programs.
Residential (SFHs to Quads): Properties ranging from single-family homes to small multi-unit buildings.
(E)Sports & Entertainment: Arenas, stadiums, and venues for concerts, sporting events, and gaming.
Medical Office Spaces: Buildings used by healthcare providers such as doctors, dentists, and clinics.
Senior Living: Communities serving older adults, including independent living and assisted care.
Land: Undeveloped property that may serve agricultural, developmental, or other purposes.
Mixed-Use / Multifamily: Developments that combine residential, retail, or office space.
Self-Storage: Facilities that provide rentable storage units for personal or business use.
Resort & Hospitality: Properties such as hotels, resorts, or vacation accommodations.
Student Housing: Residences near colleges or universities, often rented by the bed.
Mobile Home Parks: Land leased to residents for manufactured or mobile homes.
Industrial: Warehouses, factories, and distribution centers.
Hospitals: Large facilities delivering full medical services.

UNIVERSAL INTEGRATION

Smith & Maye takes a broad perspective on private market strategies, focusing on approaches commonly used by firms and institutions worldwide. Our philosophy emphasizes diversification, structure, and long-term planning across several areas:

Private Debt (Venture): Non-bank loans designed for businesses seeking alternative financing solutions.
Private Credit: Lending provided by private firms or investors rather than traditional banks.
Private Equity: Acquiring companies (or stakes in them) outside of the public markets.
Roll-up Acquisitions: Consolidating multiple companies in the same industry into a larger platform.
Mezzanine Financing: A hybrid form of debt and equity that may include conversion features.
Bridge Loans: Interim funding that supports a company until permanent financing is secured.
Distressed Buyouts: Purchasing and restructuring businesses facing financial difficulty.
Long-Term Debt: Loans structured with multi-year repayment terms for larger projects.
Fund of Funds: Investment structures that allocate across a selection of other funds.
Add-on Acquisitions: Expanding existing businesses through targeted acquisitions.
Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs): Acquisitions primarily funded with borrowed capital.
Short-Term Debt: Financing arrangements typically due within a year.