Posted by admin on Feb 22, 2016
Brothers, Jared and Joshua Kushner are pleased with their fast-growing real estate technology startup, Cadre. Cadre focuses on pairing clients with the appropriate real estate firms, in order to create a much more efficient way for these two parties to connect.
The startup industry has taken off within the last few years. Investors have increased the amounts they are willing to spend, thinking that startups are the way of the future. Investment totals have increased 36% from 2014 to 2015 (1.1 to 1.5 billion).
Cadre has been trying to get off the ground through investor funding. During the Series A funding round, Thrive Capital, founded by Joshua Kushner, and General Catalyst led the pack, generating 18.3 million for Cadre. Series A funding is the first noteworthy round of venture capital financing and involves the selling of prefered stock in exchange for an investment. More recently, Cadre raised 50 million dollars in the Series B round of funding. Series B funding is the next step in the funding process. This is an opportunity for investors to gain ownership in the company, in the form of common stock. Fundraising is a very crucial element to any start up and with this huge amount, Cadre will hopefully launch its business model soon. Among others, investors include big names such as Goldman Sachs and Yuri Milner. Information regarding which companies drove the Series B funding has yet to come out.
This startup has also captured the attention of big names in real estate such as Michael Fascitelli and Andrew Farkas. Fascitelli sits on Cadre’s investment committee and is a member of the Vornado Realty Trust board. Andrew Farkas, who is the founder of the Island Capital Group, and CEO of NAI Global, sits on the board of Cadre. He helps oversee the organization and provides feedback on company decisions. Farkas has years of real estate experience, and is a big name in the industry, so his support carries a lot of weight, proving that Cadre is a smart investment.
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Posted by admin on Jul 30, 2015
In 1985, the Azusa Foothill Kennels was established. 30 years later, after a long history of service to the community through the rescue of local dogs and showing of champion level Boston Terriers, the property has been sold. The undisclosed buyer plans to renovate and eventually rent the building to a business that is pet oriented.
Marie Taylor of NAI Capital represented the buyer and the seller in the transaction. The undisclosed buyer mentioned that this is the second deal that Taylor and NAI Capital have made possible for both the buyer and the seller. Taylor went on to discuss the logistics of the property, highlighting the location as a great opportunity for a new or already operating pet service business. The site is ideal with over 360 thousand people living within a five mile radius. More benefits of the property include 9,754 square feet of kennel space and a 2,754 ingle family home. An estimated $5.25 billion will be spent on pet services in 2015, according to the American Pet Products Association, further sweetening this property for pet businesses.
Taylor is Senior Vice President of NAI Capital, a top commercial real estate firm located in Southern California. They currently have 14 offices throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura and Kern Counties. NAI Capital is a member of the NAI Global network that has over 375 local offices operated by 6,700 local professionals. NAI Global is owned by C-III Capital Partners and was acquired while under management of CEO and Chairman, Andrew Farkas.
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Posted by admin on Jul 1, 2015
Southern California based NAI Capital is opening a new office in Victorville, California. Local commercial real estate market leaders such as Mehdi Mostaedi, Graeme Carr and Emelie Kwon will be frontrunners in the new office.
Mr. Mostaedi will become executive vice president and branch manager of the new NAI Capital office. Mr. Mostaedi and his team specialize in land sales, advising real estate investors & developers. Mostaedi will bring with him over 40 years of real estate experience. One of the highlights of Mr. Mostaedi’s career was his lead in a 2,500-acre resort that comprised of a championship golf course, luxury residential area, and a 220 unit time share.
NAI Capital CEO, Timothy Foutz, noted that the location is helping to expand the presence of NAI Capital in the area of Southern California where the real estate business is thriving. Mostaedi commented that he is proud to be leading a full service commercial real estate firm to the Victor Valley.
Graeme Carr joins as senior associate, and has 33 years of marketplace experience in Victorville. Carr specializes in commercial and industrial land buildings. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member candidate and achieved the prestigious Century 21 Grand Centurion-producer award in 2005. He has lived and worked in the Victory Valley since 1982. Mr. Carr also holds positions on the board of directors for Apple Valley Christian Care Center, Ridgecrest Business Park Maintenance Corporation and Saint Timothy’s School Foundation. His experience is vital in the success and satisfaction he brings to his clients.
Another senior associate to join NAI Capital is Emelie Kwon. Ms. Kwon began her real estate experience in the 90’s. More recently, she has been a part of $50 million worth of transactions in the past two years. Along with over 15 years of experience, Ms. Kwon can do business in four different languages.
The diversity and experience of the new team NAI Capital has brought to Victorville will be paramount in its success in the commercial real estate industry. NAI Capital is a member of the NAI Global network. Under the administration of C-III Capital Partners, NAI Global continuously proves to be a leader in the commercial real estate industry.
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