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Told You SF is Not Dead! San Francisco is experiencing a resurgence, fueled by an AI boom and increasing real estate demand. Despite challenges like hybrid work and homelessness, ultra-wealthy investors are betting on the city’s comeback. Recent investments include Goodwin Gaw’s $82 million purchase of a foreclosed office complex and Visa Inc.’s new offices near Oracle Park. These investments, along with new business openings, signal optimism for the city’s future. Read more about San Francisco’s revival and why it’s still a prime spot for commercial real estate. https://lnkd.in/eiTeriMX #sanfrancisco #commercialrealestate #sfisback

San Francisco's economic landscape is experiencing a resurgence, fueled by the expansion of the AI industry and a revitalization in real estate activity, highlighted by a significant 1M SF decrease in sublease availability, Newmark research shows.    Executive Managing Director Roman Adler notes a pivotal shift in office space demand dynamics, with the tech sector now comprising about 33% of this demand—a stark contrast to the pre-pandemic landscape.    For a comprehensive look at the factors driving San Francisco's economic renewal and how it's reshaping the city's future, read the full Bloomberg article.   #Newmark    #CRE #SanFrancisco #SF #Office #OfficeCRE #AI #Technology 

Last week, our team at Prospect Park LLC had the privilege of co-hosting an exclusive gathering in Chicago alongside Indiana University Maurer School of Law and DLA Piper. Over 30 Midwest family office leaders gathered for a candid exchange of ideas and alternative investment strategies. All comments were under Chatham House Rule, and the insights that emerged underscore the broad and evolving landscape of private capital deployment among family investors:   • Co-Investment & Club Deals: Family offices are actively seeking opportunities to collaborate with "partner capital" - leveraging collective expertise through co-investment arrangements that favor a family capital edge. • Shifting Investment Preferences: Amidst a climate of subdued DPI, families are gravitating toward cash-flowing businesses, exploring a diverse mix of traditional and alternative assets. Notably, there is growing interest in evergreen vehicles over drawdown funds. • Talent & Organizational Models: An opaque market paired with diversity of family objectives and criteria makes for distinctive hiring challenges. Families continue to weigh the merits of bespoke in-house teams versus more flexible outsourced partner solutions. • Advanced Due Diligence: Some family offices are employing innovative methods to proactively diligence industries and opportunities of interest in order to execute quickly on potential investments. We look forward to continued dialogue on these important topics at future forums. What other areas should we explore at our next family office gathering? Let us know in the comments below. #familyoffice #coinvest #privatecapital

Dustin DeVan’s journey to a $275 million exit didn't start with an engineering degree or a Silicon Valley pitch—it started in the casinos. Yes, you read that right. Before becoming a construction tech OG, Dustin was making his way through college by mastering online gambling. But his real gamble? Quitting his job at Bechtel Corporation with just $5,000 to build what would become BuildingConnected. It paid off in a massive way. In our latest Bricks & Bytes Bulletin, we explore: ‣ How Dustin transformed a problem in construction bidding into a $50M ARR business. ‣ The unique free-to-premium strategy that fueled BuildingConnected’s growth. ‣ The behind-the-scenes story of his $275M exit to @Autodesk. Curious how Dustin did it? Find out what’s next for him—and what you can learn from his inspiring journey. Link in comments. Don’t miss this one.

Andrea Heist, our Business Development Manager, sat down on The Industrialist podcast with Matador Realty Investment's CEO, Jeremy Mercer. We encourage you to tune in and hear Andrea and Jeremy discuss Fort's growing third-party property management relationship with Matador Realty Investments, business development leadership, and industrial sector outlooks. You can find The Industrialist with Jeremy Mercer on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon, and YouTube. #IndustrialRE #TheIndustrialist #PropertyManagement

Some valuable takeaways from our CEO Udayan Bose during his appearance at the ROTH Capital Partners Technology Conference yesterday! Want more industry insights? Read our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/eznWkgZA #AI #Marketing #NetElixir #LXRInsights

Starting between June 21-June 24, I will be kicking off a 4 day drive from Tampa, FL to San Diego, CA for the summer. Yes, I have to drive due to bringing my two fury friends. The good news, I'll have a TON of time to connect with aspiring capital raisers and investors. I'm offering FREE 30 minute blocks of time to those: - interested in learning more about capital raising - looking to improve their capital raising game (investor avatar, deal structuring, speaking with investors etc.) - sales professionals looking to build a side business - investors wanting to understand how to scale their portfolio Drop "capital" below and I'll dm you my calendar link. #raisingcapital #investing #scale #soloprenuer

Loved the discussion at AI & Tech Dinner at ROTH Technology Conference yesterday. Thanks for hosting Rohit Kulkarni Key Takeaways (AI/Marketing): - Holiday ecommerce sales expected to be strong (8% Y/Y+) - Marketplaces and RMNs grabbing a lot of interest and dollars. Will be another blockbuster holiday for Amazon. - The past 6 months have seen Google introduce and test AI innovations at a quicker than usual pace clearly demonstrating their ability and intent to preserve market leadership - Perplexity’s new addition - AI powered shopping assistant - may usher in a new era of personalized shopping (whether it poses a threat to Google Shopping and Amazon remains to be seen). - The Gen AI use cases remain mostly confined to productivity apps. Though some investors are bullish about innovation outside of BigTech. #netelixir

Learn about the first offices for founders Joel Collins and Stan Lacy in the early days of the firm's development. Watch the video here: https://bit.ly/3TRFrbo

"So basically, you're a repo man for solid business ventures that have gone wrong?" I loved that question, and honestly, it's one of the best ways to describe what I’m doing with Business Blacksmith. I work with investors, banks, and service-driven businesses, especially in hospitality, who find themselves stuck, losing time, money, and energy. It’s not about taking anything away. It’s about getting the core idea out of the mess and putting it back on track. Whether it's through acquisition, capital investment, debt restructuring, or refining business strategy, we forge a path forward, returning businesses to their true potential. Sometimes, what’s needed isn’t a full overhaul, but a realignment. And that’s where Business Blacksmith comes in: restoring order, unlocking value, and transforming chaos into clarity. Bringing confidence back to the idea, the product, and the vision that led to the decision to spend time, money, and energy to bring it to life. https://lnkd.in/edhqVgSy