Entrata, a company that provides software to the property-management sector, has engaged Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to assist in preparing an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.
Those sources, who requested anonymity, said Entrata is targeting as early as April for a first-time share sale. One person cited by the sources estimated the IPO could raise about $500 million. The planning remains in a formative stage, and details - including the ultimate size of the offering and the company valuation - may be adjusted as work continues.
The underwriting group is not yet finalized. The sources indicated additional banks could be added to the syndicate as the deal structure is refined.
Entrata counts private equity investors Silver Lake and Blackstone Inc. among its backers. Blackstone purchased a minority stake in Entrata for $200 million in May, in a deal that valued the company at $4.3 billion, according to the sources. Silver Lake previously acquired a majority stake in the property software business in 2021.
At this stage, the timetable and numerical targets remain provisional. Market conditions, final decisions by Entrata and its investors, and potential revisions to the offering terms could affect when and how the IPO proceeds. The involvement of major investment banks suggests the company is positioning itself for a traditional underwritten public debut, but nothing is finalized until filings and formal announcements occur.
This report reflects the state of the company's plans as described by the cited sources. Because the plans are under development, the precise offering size, valuation and list of underwriters are subject to change.
Sector context - Entrata operates in the property-technology space, supplying software used by owners and managers of residential and commercial real estate. The prospective IPO involves participants from investment banking and private equity and is relevant to investors and market participants tracking proptech, software-as-a-service, and real estate-related technology investments.