Cabot Properties – a leading investor, developer and operator of logistics properties throughout the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific – announced the final closing of Value Fund VII on $1.57 billion of equity commitments. This was above its initial target of $1.5 billion. Fund VII represents Cabot’s largest fund to date, demonstrating the growth of Cabot’s industrial platform and the demand among institutions for access to the sector – which was supported by historically strong fundamentals.
The investors in the fund comprise a diverse mix of global institutions including endowments, foundations, public and corporate pensions, asset managers, and family offices, etc. This fund is focused on acquiring, developing and redeveloping high-quality infill industrial assets concentrated in dynamic supply-constrained markets across the top logistics markets in the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific.
The fund will target investments mainly in multi-tenant buildings between 50,000 and 250,000 square feet, with the majority of capital being deployed in the U.S. Cabot aims to utilize its nearly 40-year track record, global platform of regional offices, proven sourcing approach, and operating expertise to identify investment opportunities and create value. The vehicle, including leverage, is expected to capitalize about $3.5 billion in investments.
Cabot established itself as a preeminent global investor in industrial assets, having deployed over $15 billion since inception. Fund VII is part of the firm’s flagship fund series, which has raised more than $5.75 billion of equity. And the fund has closed or committed approximately $1.2 billion of capital to date across 30 investments in markets like Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, Amsterdam and Sydney. Consistent with Cabot’s strategy, the initial portfolio consists of modern and highly functional logistics facilities located in close proximity to wealthy consumer bases and critical transportation infrastructure.
KEY QUOTES:
“This past year has been a challenging time to raise capital. Generally, the point in the cycle when it is most difficult to raise capital can be the best time to invest capital. Almost 90% of the commitments came from our existing investors, and we are very grateful for the strong support we received from our longtime partners, many of whom have invested with us for more than 20 years beginning with Value Fund I. We are also pleased to welcome a number of new investors.”
– Franz Colloredo-Mansfeld, Chairman and CEO of Cabot Properties
“We are excited to leverage our decades of experience, cycle-tested strategy, and global platform to prudently construct a diversified portfolio in a market that presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges.”
– Pat Ryan, President and CIO for the Value Fund Program
