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Cascadia Capital, an investment bank serving middle-market clients globally, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Smart City Locating, Inc. (“Smart City” or the “Company”) on its partnership with Owner Resource Group, LLC (“ORG”).
Founded in 2013, Smart City is the industry leader in property locating services, helping to fill vacancies for leading property managers across the U.S. Headquartered in Austin, TX, the Company has grown rapidly since its founding and now operates in nine markets across five states.
ORG has partnered with management, led by founder and CEO Cassie Brown, to recapitalize the business. Existing management will be meaningful owners in the business going forward and continue to lead operations. ORG is excited to support Smart City’s goals for expansion through organic growth both in current and new geographies.
“Smart City is exactly the type of outsourced services platform that commands premium outcomes and strong investor interest—a highly engineered delivery model, clear market leadership, and a differentiated value proposition that delivers measurable ROI to its clients and partners,” said Ben Freking, Director at Cascadia Capital. “Cassie built an exceptional business, and we are grateful for the opportunity to advise the company on ushering in this next phase of its growth story.”
“Working with Ben and the Cascadia team was a game changer. As a first-timer, I felt fully supported, everything was clearly explained, and the guidance was thoughtful and genuine,” said Cassie Brown, CEO of Smart City. “Ben was intentional about connecting me only with groups that were the right cultural fit. We wouldn’t be here without him, and I’m eternally grateful to him and the team.”