Our Story

Gro Investment Group is a private equity real estate firm based in Fargo, ND. Our mission is simple: to help investors build generational wealth through disciplined real estate investing. With a vertically integrated approach, we self-execute across acquisitions, development, and strategy, ensuring precision, efficiency, and control at every step. Our extensive network also unlocks exclusive off-market opportunities, giving our partners access to deals others can’t reach.

Our team and advisors have managed over $1B in assets and completed more than 2,400 brokered transactions, bringing unmatched local insight, strategic execution, and investor-first integrity to every opportunity. At Gro, we invest alongside our partners, aligning incentives fully so that our success is always shared.

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AUM
Units Under Management
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Brokered Transactions
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Partner Funded

Invested Alongside You

We don’t just talk about alignment — we live it. Our partners invest alongside you, contributing at least 10% of capital to each fund. We focus on investments that build stronger communities, offer real impact, and deliver results that compound over time.

Our Team

Brandon is a real estate expert with 13+ years of experience brokering and investing in residential and commercial assets. He has led 2,400+ transactions and specializes in sourcing and developing high-performing projects.
Brandon Raboin

Managing Partner | Investments & Development

Lucas leads Gro’s strategy, operations, and investor experience. With 10+ years in private equity, fundraising, and startups, he oversees capital strategy, fund design, and systems to ensure disciplined execution and long-term alignment.
Lucas Paper

Managing Partner | Strategy & Operations

With 4+ years of experience in finance and real estate investments, Andrew oversees operations, financial reporting, and asset management to optimize portfolio performance and execute acquisitions and dispositions. He holds degrees in finance and economics from NDSU.
Andrew Selensky

Partner | Operations

Our Advisors

General Partner on Gro Fund I and 2 and seasoned entrepreneur. Co-founded BNG Holdings and served as President of ConnectBooster from 2010–2022. Brings 16+ years in technology, finance, and real estate. Co-founder of Unseen Guardians and Vice Chair of Friends of the Children – Fargo Moorhead.
Ryan Goodman

Former President | ConnectBooster

General Partner at Ohnstad Twichell, P.C. Focuses on corporate transactions, real estate, and litigation. Former extern for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and adjunct professor at UND. Holds a J.D. from Marquette and degrees in Economics and Political Science from NDSU.
Tyler J. Leverington

General Partner | Ohnstad Twichell, P.C.

Principal at Gro and President & CFO of a global agriculture manufacturer. Formerly managed two public real estate funds totaling $1B+. CPA (inactive) and licensed salesperson with expertise in finance, construction, and complex real estate.
Ryan Downs

General Partner | Gro Fund I & II
CFO | Magnum Electric

Managing Partner of Arrow Advisors, specializing in fund formation, tax planning, and succession strategy. Advises business owners, family offices, and institutional LPs. Brings over a decade of private equity experience. UND graduate and active in Upper Midwest networks.
Devon Liljenquist

Managing Partner | Arrow Advisors
Attorney | Liljenquist Law

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