strategy by hiring five former high-level Credit Suisse real estate bankers, marking a strategic expansion of the World Class real estate investment business. At least two of those bankers left within six months of joining the firm. In 2016-7, several acquisitions have been made to expand World Class’ storage portfolio under the Great Value storage name. In July 2018, Nate Paul and his company acquired several properties in downtown Austin containing various live music venues and locked out the tenants despite current leases, effectively stealing all of these business’ equipment. On August 14 2019, both World Class Holdings' offices in Austin, Texas and Nate Paul's personal residence in Westlake, Texas were raided by the FBI. References External links Official website Companies based in Austin, Texas Financial services companies established in 2007 Real estate companies of the United States 2007 establishments in Texas