Cabot builds on a long history in the industrial property business. As this important property sector has evolved, Cabot has transformed its business and become a leading global institutional investment firm with a distinctive focus on logistics properties. The company was formed in 1986 as the investment advisor affiliate of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, a national real estate company that built some of the first master planned industrial and business parks in the US. Over the ensuing three decades, the industrial property sector has evolved into global asset classes comprised of high-quality functional buildings that are critical to the flow of goods in all major economies. eCommerce and urban migration are driving demand near world-class cities and create significant opportunity for well-capitalized investors.
Events
Fund Closings
Office Openings
Milestones2023
Cabot opens office in Tokyo
Value Fund VII held a final closing with $1.57B in commitments
~85 msf under management at year-end2021
Cabot opens offices in Los Angeles and AmsterdamSale of Value Fund V portfolio for $2.7 billion2020
Cabot expands to Australia; opens office in SydneyValue Fund VI held a final closing with over $1.1 billion in commitmentsSale of Core portfolio for $875 million brings historical realizations to $8 billion2019
Cabot begins investing in Europe with the first investments closed in the Netherlands and Germany.Core Fund II held a final closing with $692 million in commitments.Firm reaches $10 billion in invested and 187 million square feet (1,427 buildings) owned and managed.Cabot embarks on its 50th development project2018
Sale of Value Fund IV portfolio for $1.8 billion2017
Cabot opens its first international office in London.Sale of Value Fund II portfolio for $1.1 billion2016
Core Fund I held a final closing with over $440 million in commitments.2014
Value Fund IV held a final closing with over $700 million in commitments.2013
Sale of Value Fund III portfolio for $1.5 billionCabot reaches 3,000 tenant relationships2011
First investment closed in the United KingdomCabot reaches over $5 billion invested and 1,000 buildings managed.2009
Depth of Great Financial Crisis, Cabot’s funds outperform NCREIF and NAREIT indexes2008
Value Fund III held a final closing with over 50 investors committing $680 million.2007
Cabot reaches 100 million square feet in investments and over 2,000 tenant relationships.2005
Sale of Value Fund I portfolio for $695 millionValue Fund II held a final closing with $450 million in commitments.2002
Cabot Properties, Inc. was formed as a private equity firm and Value Fund I was launched.2001
Sale of Cabot REIT in an all cash transaction for $2.1 billionFrom IPO to sale, the REIT outperformed the S&P and Dow Jones indices.1998
Cabot REIT was created via an initial public offering. From 1998 to 2001, the REIT grew total market capitalization to $1.8 billion.1990
Management orchestrated a buyout to form Cabot Partners Limited Partnership as an independent investment advisor.1986
Cabot was formed in 1986 as the investment advisor affiliate of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, a nationally diversified real estate company.
