SteelWave CDS LLC is a privately held, full-service real estate management firm specializing in the creative life science, office, and industrial sectors. With over 50 years of experience in commercial real estate, SteelWave focuses on creating environments that promote remarkable user experiences through innovative design and careful execution. The company operates in key Western markets, including Northern and Southern California, Denver, Seattle, Portland, Austin, and Phoenix, successfully managing a diverse portfolio of properties totaling more than 11.5 million square feet. SteelWave stems from the legacy of companies like Legacy Partners Commercial and Lincoln Property West, embodying a tradition of sound investment sourcing and management.
SteelWave embraces a vertically integrated approach to real estate management. This means that the company takes full responsibility for development, acquisitions, asset management, property management, leasing, and architectural design, ensuring a level of involvement that promotes excellence in execution. With an experienced team, the 23 most senior professionals at SteelWave have an impressive average tenure of 23 years within the firm itself and 31 years in the broader real estate industry, providing seasoned insight into investment across multiple cycles.
Core values of SteelWave include experience, execution, innovation, and passion, which guide its mission to create extraordinary workspaces that bring value to investors and foster community. The company has successfully managed, designed, or developed over 61.3 million square feet of industrial product, 51.2 million square feet of office space, and significant life science and multifamily units across its targeted regions. By co-investing alongside its capital partners, SteelWave underscores its commitment to managing properties as if they were its own, thereby emphasizing integrity and quality in all its endeavors. Moreover, the firm's dedication extends beyond developing real estate; SteelWave aims to contribute positively to communities by supporting local organizations and promoting healthy environments.
