About Us

Welcome to 7C Equity Group

7C Equity Group is a real estate firm specializing in the ownership and operation of multifamily properties. The company’s core focus revolves around workforce multifamily value-add assets. The principals own and operate over 3,000 units across Texas. The group is also involved in ground-up construction of Class-A multifamily properties as well as adaptive reuse projects such as hotel conversion to senior independent living. The group also deals in land holding and development.

Our Team

Rakesh Bansal - Founder & Principal

Rakesh Bansal brings over 15 years of experience as a real estate investor, including multifamily acquisition, management, and ground up construction projects. For the past decade, Rakesh has been a licensed broker and has been instrumental in the purchase and sale of over 800 single family homes. He also did SF rehab and flips. Rakesh received a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from The University of Louisiana and worked in the information technology space for over 12 years before switching to real estate full-time. He lives in Houston with his wife and son. He enjoys travel and cooking.

Rajib Batabyal - Managing Partner

Rajib Batabyal has been involved in Houston real estate through financing, acquisition, and management for 25 years. His skillset includes but is not limited to thorough understanding of multifamily acquisition, asset management, operations and lending processes. Rajib’s vast and diverse experience have made him an expert in identifying assets and maximizing returns. Rajib received his Bachelor of Science from St. Xavier’s University in Calcutta, India and MBA in Marketing in the US. He lives in Sugar Land, Texas with his wife and 3 children and actively indulges in philanthropy within his city. His hobbies are reading and writing poetry.

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Stephanie Graves - Board Member

Stephanie is an executive level property management professional who has held titles from Director of Education to Senior Vice President of Operations, overseeing over 22,000 units in six markets nationwide. Stephanie has earned her CAPS and CAM designations through the National Apartment Association and is an education faculty member for the National Education Foundation. She is a sought after speaker and facilitator through the nation and can be seen at many of the National Apartment Association Education Conferences.