Making millionaires
through real estate

Leverage Companies is a real estate private equity company with the mission of making millionaires through real estate.

2000+
$60M+
$800M+

Our commitment to excellence

Across all of our divisions, we have a commitment to excellence in real estate private equity: from aggregating a portfolio of commercial multifamily assets, providing financial solutions to both buyers and sellers of real estate, and matching borrowers with lenders in the field of consumer and mortgage lending, we have a commitment to excellence in real estate private equity.

Located above the elegant lobby of the historic Robert Treat Hotel, we are proud to be firmly rooted in both the town and cultural heritage of Newark, New Jersey. As our business expands throughout the rest of the state and different markets throughout the country, we are thrilled to be headquartered in the Gateway City.

Leadership

David Choi

Chief Executive Officer

Eric Panecki

Chief Executive Officer

Karran Gupta

Chief Marketing Officer

Tae Kim

Director of People Operations

Ian Pershad

Director of Product & Technology

Anthony Pontoriero

Managing Director

Jared Pershad

Managing Director, Leverage Homes

Sean Shanahan

President, Brick City Capital

Our divisions

Brick City Capital

Flexible lending solutions for investors and developers, with over $200M in financing originated. Bridging the gap between opportunity and capital access.

Leverage Homes

Revitalizing 1–4 family properties across Newark and beyond, creating value for both property owners and investors through strategic community development.

Leverage Cares

Leverage Cares is a charitable non-profit focused on being a valued partner and resource for the community of Newark , promoting financial literacy, entrepreneurship and independence to our youth and the next generation of our city’s families.

Deals & Dollars

Premier real estate network and podcast in the Northeast, connecting industry leaders, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaboration across the investment community.