Real estate developers & operators in Des Moines, Iowa
154 developers and operators in the Thesis Driven Operator Database are active in Des Moines, Iowa.
The most common investment themes among firms active in Des Moines, Iowa are Multifamily - Ground-up, Standalone Retail, Industrial, Hospitality, and Affordable Housing.
By operator type, Developer, Owner, and 3rd party Manager make up the largest share of firms active here.
Developers building in Des Moines, Iowa
154 in the databaseJohnson Healthcare Real Estate
Suite 215 Birmingham, Alabama

Employees11–50
Principals28
Markets26
Last updated: Aug 12, 2026

Sun Communities
Southfield, Michigan

Employees1,001–5,000
Principals9
Markets40
Last updated: Aug 12, 2026

Nationwide Realty Investors
Suite 200 Columbus, OH

Employees51–200
Principals3
Markets4
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026

Sealy & Company
LA 71101, USA

Employees51–200
Principals6
Markets26
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026

Equity Ventures Commercial Development (EVCD)
371 South Lincoln Street Denver, CO

Employees2–10
Principals8
Markets6
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026

Real Estate Equities
MN 55121, USA

Employees51–200
Principals11
Markets11
Last updated: Aug 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions about Des Moines, Iowa
- How many developers and operators are active in Des Moines, Iowa?
- The Thesis Driven Operator Database tracks 154 developers and operators active in the Des Moines, Iowa metro.
- What investment themes are most common in Des Moines, Iowa?
- The most common themes among developers and operators active in Des Moines, Iowa are Multifamily - Ground-up, Standalone Retail, Industrial, Hospitality, and Affordable Housing.
