Private Equity Powerhouse Thoma Bravo Signs Long Term Office Lease At OKO Group's 830 Brickell

The San Francisco-based Thoma Bravo has announced a milestone in its expansion to Florida as Miami continues to attract some of the largest tech, financial and investment firms to its growing epicenter. Thoma Bravo, which is one of the country’s largest private equity firms focused on the software sector, has signed a lease for 36,500 SF of space in 830 Brickell. Cushman & Wakefield represented the development partnership between OKO Group and Cain International while CBRE represented Thoma Bravo.

“I am so excited to welcome Thoma Bravo to our great city and I want to congratulate the team on finding a home in one of the most cutting-edge buildings in the Brickell neighborhood,” said City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. “I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Orlando and I know that he and his firm share our vision for a Miami that sits amongst the most innovative and adaptive cities in the world.”

Thoma Bravo Founder Orlando Bravo relocated to Miami late last year, and Partner Chip Virnig and other existing members of the Thoma Bravo team have already moved to the Miami region to begin extending the firm’s business and brand. Thoma Bravo is excited to grow its Miami presence through the recruitment of new and diverse talent in the region and to tap into the region's rich and growing community of tech entrepreneurs.

“Miami’s rich diversity and fast-growing technology and business hubs make it the ideal location for Thoma Bravo as we expand our business,” said Orlando Bravo, Founder and a Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo. “I want to thank Mayor Suarez for his support and encouragement in our decision to establish a new presence in Miami. We look forward to driving growth and innovation in the region as well as doing our part to contribute to the vibrant local community.”

Currently under construction, 830 Brickell is an AS+GG-designed 55-story trophy Class A-plus office building located in the prestigious Brickell Financial District. The project is a joint venture development between Vlad Doronin’s OKO Group and Cain International and is expected to be delivered in 2022.

830 Brickell will feature spectacular only-in-Miami panoramic ocean and city views, floor-to-ceiling windows, column-free spans, state-of-the-art digital infrastructure with Wired certification and a LEED Silver certification due to its progressive environmentally efficient design. The tower offers tech-forward, first-class amenities including an upscale rooftop restaurant and bar, a sky lobby with a nearly 2,500 SF health and wellness center and first-class conference facility, a 14th floor outdoor terrace designed by Enea Landscape Architecture, valet parking, electric vehicle charging stations, cafés and white-glove customer service including a 24-hour concierge.

“830 Brickell is the perfect home for Thoma Bravo Miami given its location in the city’s thriving business center and proximity to some of Miami’s best outdoor spaces,” said Chip Virnig, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. “We look forward to joining Miami’s growing finance and technology communities and providing a culturally enriching environment for our employees in this exciting new chapter for our firm.”

Thoma Bravo will occupy roughly 36,500 square feet on the two top floors and establish a state-of-the-art, flexible workspace to accommodate the firm’s growing employee base. Thoma Bravo expects to open its office at 830 Brickell in the fourth quarter of 2022, following the completion of construction. Thoma Bravo’s Miami-based employees have already begun working from a temporary office space.

Images via OKO Group/Cain International

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The Estate Companies Sells Soleste Twenty2 Multifamily In West Miami For $97 Million

The Estate Companies, a subsidiary of Estate Investments Group (EIG), has sold the Soleste Twenty2 multifamily apartment complex in West Miami for $97 million. Soleste Twenty2 is located at 2201 Ludlam Rd. and was developed by The Estate Companies in 2019. The buyer was the Dallas-based Westdale Real Estate Investment & Management Co. and the deal was overseen by Neyda Bravo and Luis Gonzalez of Bravo & Partners Realty. The stabilized multifamily property was 95% leased at the time of sale. Soleste Twenty2 rises 8 stories and features 338 units with amenities which include a rooftop lounge, pool deck with cabanas, sauna, fitness center, yoga room, jogging/walking trail, dog park, coworking space, game room and playground.

Tricera Capital And Alex Karakhanian's LNDMRK Development Acquire Cube Wynwd For $28 Million

Scott Sherman and Ben Mandell’s Tricera Capital in partnership with Alex Karakhanian’s LNDRMK Development have acquired the recently completed Class A office building Cube Wynwd for $28 million. The transaction was financed with $19.6 million in financing split between a senior loan from Amerant and a mezzanine loan from Glacier Credit Strategies which were arranged by Scott Wadler of Berkadia. Cube Wynwd was developed in 2019 by Redsky Capital in partnership with JZ Capital Partners and was financed by Bank OZK and Lionheart Strategic Management.

The building is located at 222 NW 24th St. in Wynwood. Cube Wynwd was designed by Arquitectonica and rises eight stories and offering 100,000 square feet of commercial space. Coworking operator Spaces had leased roughly 30% of the property prior to the sale. The New York-based restaurant group Kissaki also recently signed a lease for the rooftop restaurant space. Other tenants include local retailer ILLIMIT and Bonci Pizzeria.

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Tricera Capital Locks Down $50.8 Million In Construction Financing For Mixed-Use Redevelopment The Press In West Palm Beach

Tricera Capital, led by Scott Sherman and Ben Mandell, have closed on $50.8 million in refinancing and construction financing for their mixed-use office and retail redevelopment The Press, located at 2751 South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. The loan was provided by the Chicago-based Monroe Capital. Tricera Capital was represented by Jason Krane and Simon Ziff of Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group.

Tricera Capital acquired the former Palm Beach Post campus in March 2019 for $24 million. The redevelopment of the property is an example of creative adaptive re-use and expected to reinvigorate the city’s Dixie Highway corridor. The property was a former printing press and distribution facility and nearly all existing structures are to remain, including the Post’s office building and printing press. The project name is a nod to the Post’s legacy at the site.

The Press is divided into two components, The Shops at the Press, the 125,000 square foot retail component, and the adjacent Workspaces at the Press, the 140,000 square foot office component. Joseph’s Classic Market will serve as the retail anchor which was announced in February 2021 and the property will also feature a newly built Starbucks outparcel.

Abbhi Capital Acquires 1-Acre Miami Worldcenter Development Parcel For $20 Million

The master developer behind Miami Worldcenter, the $4 billion, 27-acre mixed-use development now underway in the heart of Downtown Miami, has sold a 1-acre parcel to Coral Gables-based investment firm Abbhi Capital for $20 million. The property is the west parcel of Miami Worldcenter’s “Block A,” which is located between NE 10th and 11th Streets along NE 1st Avenue. The parcel is zoned for a mixed-use project, with a base development capacity of nearly 850 residential units and 1.2 million square feet. The Cushman & Wakefield team of Robert Given, Troy Ballard, and James Quinn represented the seller, “MWC Block A, LLC” in the transaction.

The sale marks the second parcel of Miami Worldcenter land purchased by Abbhi Capital within the last year. In August 2020, the firm bought the neighboring center parcel of Block A for $24 million.

“Abbhi Capital's investment in Miami Worldcenter's mixed-use master plan is the latest example of sustained interest from like-minded firms that see value in aligning with our best-in-class team of developers and operators. We look forward to collaborating with the Abbhi Capital team as our vision for a 'city within a city' in the heart of Downtown Miami comes to life with an array of residential, retail, commercial, entertainment, and hotel uses," said Nitin Motwani, Managing Partner of Miami Worldcenter Associates.

“Abbhi Capital is excited to expand our commitment to Miami Worldcenter and we are proud to be a part of the strategic vision of a ‘city within a city.’ We look forward to the bright future of this incredible location and project," said Sankesh Abbhi, Managing Partner of Abbhi Capital.

Miami Worldcenter’s master plan continues to deliver in phases. As the largest private development underway in Florida, the development will feature a diverse mix of residential, commercial and hospitality uses complemented by a total of approximately 300,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space.

Two residential buildings have been completed, the 60-story Paramount Miami Worldcenter condominium and the 43-story Caoba luxury apartment tower. Approximately 150,000 square feet of retail has been completed for tenant build-out, with another 130,000 square feet currently under construction and nearing delivery. Construction has topped off at ZOM’s 43-story Bezel Miami Worldcenter, a 434-unit rental tower slated to open later this year, and at Miami Worldcenter’s 351-room citizenM hotel, which is expected to open in December.

Miami Worldcenter occupies 10 city blocks within walking distance of Museum Park, home to Perez Art Museum Miami and the Frost Museum of Science; AmericanAirlines Arena; the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center; and Miami-Dade College’s Downtown Miami campus. It is also adjacent to Brightline’s MiamiCentral station, which will soon offer direct train service to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando, together with access to TriRail, the Metromover and the Metrorail, making Miami Worldcenter the largest and most-connected transit-oriented development in Florida.

Soliman Corp. Acquires Hallandale Beach Office Building From KEI Properties For $16.5 Million

Canadian real estate investment firm Soliman Corp., led by Jeffrey Soliman, has acquired a multi-tenant office building in Hallandale Beach from KEI Properties for $16.5 million. The 11-story, 117,668 square-foot office building is located at 1250 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd. in Hallandale Beach, FL. The buyer, Soliman Corp, an affiliate of 1250 E. Hallandale LP, acquired the property from Murray Family Associates, an affiliate of KEI Properties. The transaction was overseen by Tiktin Real Estate Investment Services (TREIS), a leading commercial real estate investment sales brokerage firm. Adam J. Tiktin, president and broker of TREIS, represented both the Buyer and Seller in this transaction. The closing took place March 31st.

Originally constructed in 1973, the building was 78% leased at the time of sale. Soliman Corp. plans to execute a value add strategy by renovating the lobby, hallways and common areas. The building is situated on over 2.5 acres of land and located just two miles from the Aventura Mall and less than a mile away from Gulfstream Park. KEI Properties originally acquired the property in 1998 for $4.3 million.

RedSky Capital And JZ Capital Partners Sell Wynwood Block For $24 Million

A partnership between RedSky Capital and JZ Capital Partners has sold the retail building known as Wynwood Block for $24 million, $969 per square foot, to Wynwood Block Realty LLC. The sale reflects a $2 million loss from the $26 million, $1,050 per square foot, the partnership paid for the property in 2015. The transaction was financed with a $12.2 million mortgage provided by Valley National Bank.

Located at 190 NW 27th St. and 2621 NW 2nd Ave., the building spans 24,763 square feet and the total site spans 36,750 square feet, .87 acres. Tenants include Wynwood Diner, Aesop, Mister Block Cafe and Italia Independent.

In September 2020 the RedSky Capital and JZ Capital Partners joint venture sold a 1.25 acre development site located at 2700 NW 2nd Avenue in Wynwood for $26.06 million to New York-based real estate investment and development firm Seven Valleys. The sale marked a $4.69 million loss from the $30.75 million the partnership paid for the property in 2016.

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AB Asset Management Acquires Residence Inn Coconut Grove From Hersha Hospitality Trust

AB Asset Management has acquired the Residence Inn Coconut Grove, a three-building, 140-unit hotel at 2835 Tigertail Avenue in Miami’s vibrant Coconut Grove neighborhood. The 2 acre property sold for $31 million, which breaks down to roughly $221,429. The seller was Hersha Hospitality Trust, led by Neil and Jay Shah. The transaction was overseen by Avison Young’s Florida Capital Markets Group led by Avison Young Principals John K. Crotty, CCIM; Michael T. Fay, who is also Managing Director of the firm’s Miami operations; David Duckworth; Vice President Brian C. de la Fé; and Associates Emily Brais and Berkley Bloodworth. AB Asset Management LLC is managed by Getzy Fellig and Sam Zalmanov.

“The Residence Inn received strong interest because of its Coconut Grove location near the newly renovated CocoWalk retail and dining destination, the 750,000-square-foot mixed-use Mayfair in the Grove development, and several other exciting new projects that contribute to the area’s live-work-play appeal,” said Crotty.

Situated at the intersection of Tigertail Avenue and Mary Street, the property sits on over two acres at the entry-point of the Grove’s business district, just a few minutes walking distance from shopping, dining venues, and multiple parks overlooking Biscayne Bay. The neighborhood has proven itself as a destination for high-end condominium use, with recent high-rise developments Park Grove, Grove at Grand Bay, and Mr. C Residences.

Five New Tenants Including Bradesco BAC Florida Bank Sign At The Plaza Coral Gables

Five notable new tenants have signed leases at The Plaza Coral Gables, a Class A office building currently under construction in Downtown Coral Gables, developed by Agave Holdings. The tenants include Bradesco BAC Florida Bank, who leased 63,009 square feet for their headquarters; the Naples, FL-based digital payments firm ACI Worldwide Corp., who leased 27,712 square feet; private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, who leased 22,227 square feet; PNC Bank, who leased 7,039 square feet; and Raymond James, who leased 4,396 square feet.

Tere Blanca, Danet Linares and Andres del Corral of Blanca Commercial Real Estate represented Agave Holdings overseeing the new lease signings. Patrick Duffy of Newmark represented Bradesco BAC Florida Bank, Shay Pope of CBRE represented ACI Worldwide Corp and PNC Bank, Alan Kleber of JLL represented H.I.G Capital, and Todd Brandon of Cushman & Wakefield represented Raymond James.

Located in the heart of Coral Gables’ central business district, The Plaza Coral Gables consists of approximately 2.1 million square feet of mixed-use real estate on approximately seven acres and spans three city blocks. Construction on the North tower was completed in late 2020 and the South tower is expected to be completed by the end of 2021.

Located at 2801, 2901 and 3001 Ponce de Leon Blvd, just south of Miracle Mile in downtown Coral Gables, The Plaza Coral Gables features a 4.5 star 242-key Loews Hotel, two office towers, dining, retail and entertainment space, approximately 174 residential rental units, and +/-2400 parking spaces. The office component features 455,008 square feet, which is 30% leased. Other tenants include Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse, Next Level Lounge and The Butchery.

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Jonathan Slomianski Named Director Of Acquisitions At Galium Capital

SPONSORED - Galium Capital has announced that Jonathan Slomianski has been named Director of Acquisitions. Jonathan joined the Galium Capital team in 2019 and has overseen the acquisition of over $200 million of commercial real estate including Palm Square, Fountain Square II, 1333 Main St. and The Fairmont on San Felipe. Previous to joining Galium Capital, Jonathan worked as an analyst at PMG and graduated from the University of Miami’s School of Business in 2016.

Galium Capital owns and manages a portfolio in excess of $450 million of commercial real estate assets across the multifamily, office, and retail sectors in major markets across the United States. Galium Capital’s current portfolio features over $80M in single-family residential properties; with asset management and property management performed in-house, 1,000+ multifamily rental units, 200,000+ square feet of retail and 300,000+ square feet of office. Notable properties include The Fairmont on San Felipe in Houston, E-Lofts in Alexandria, VA; 1333 Main St. in Columbia, South Carolina’s Downtown CBD; Fountain Square II in Tampa and The Seacoast Banking Center at 3001 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens.

To submit properties for review for potential acquisition Jonathan can be reached at acquisitions@galiumcapital.com.