Square Mile Capital Management LLC today announced that it has originated a $118 million loan to finance the developmentof777 Industrial, aplanned150,000square foot class A,R&D and life science lab building to be built in San Carlos, CA.
Square Mile Capital provided the construction financing toa partnership managed by Presidio Bay Ventures, led by K. Cyrus Sanandaji and Kabir Seth, and an institutional equity joint venture partner.
The financing was arranged by Jeff Wilcox of Gantry.
Today the site is home to an existing cardealership and the development will entail building a brand-new four-story Class A building on top of the existing parking podium. The project willseek LEED Gold, FitWel, GBAC and USRC certifications and feature state-of-the art lab buildouts, a fitness center with full locker rooms, an approximate4,000square foot roof deck and ample outdoor seating. The prime location is both transit oriented and situated for highly sought-after visibility along the Highway 101 corridor.
Square Mile CapitalPrincipal Eric Cohen said, “The San Carlos submarket is a burgeoning hub of life science activity and we are bullish on its continued growth. Wecontinue to seek investment opportunities in the growing Bay Area life science sector with top quality sponsors andwe believe Presidio Bay Ventures to be among the best in the region. We are excited to participate alongside them in this project.”
Presidio Bay Managing Director, K. Cyrus Sanandaji said, “With 777 Industrial Road, we are proud to partner with Square Mile to deliver an environmentally sustainable redevelopment, with the goal to inspire innovation and breakthroughs across multiple industries through thoughtfully designed buildings with tech-fueled mechanical infrastructure, as well as amenities that support employee health, wellness and connection.”
The project is located within a half mile of the San Carlos Caltrain Station and is within walking distance to Downtown San Carlos, providing access to dining, services and transportation options. The property is less than 500 ft from the on and off ramp to Highway 101, providing vehicular access to surrounding areas including both San Francisco and San Jose.
About Square Mile Capital Management LLC
Square Mile Capital Management LLC is an integrated institutional real estate and investment management firm based in New York. The firm has an established history of successful investing in commercial real estate at all points in the market cycle. Square Mile Capital’s experience supplying flexible equity and debt capital solutions in diverse property sectors and across the risk spectrum, combined with its integrated national sourcing and investment platform, facilitates the creation of value for its investors, partners, borrowers and counterparties. Square Mile Capital’s commercial real estate debt platform provides customized capital solutions for real estate owners and developers throughout the United States utilizing its broad investment platform, product expertise and research resources. The firm seeks to identify the impact of long-term trends on real estate values and target its equity investments on key investment strategies likely to benefit from such trends. For more information, visit www.squaremilecapital.com.
About Presidio Bay Ventures
Presidio Bay Ventures is a commercial real estate investment and development firm focused on the design, construction, and long-term operation of a diverse set of product types for private and public sector tenants across the United States. Headquartered in San Francisco, Presidio Bay’s primary expertise is in new construction and major renovation of complex, mid to large-scale office buildings, mixed-use urban infill multifamily communities, industrial distribution centers, and other special-use facilities. Presidio Bay has developed 31 projects totaling 3,900,000 square feet of new construction and adaptive reuse valued at approximately $3.3 billion across the United States and its outlying territories. For more information, please visit www.presidiobay.com.
