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DivcoWest

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Founded in 1993, DivcoWest is a prominent, vertically integrated real estate investment firm headquartered in San Francisco. The firm specializes in the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality commercial properties, primarily focusing on office, research and development (R&D), and life science assets. DivcoWest strategically targets innovation-centric markets across the United States, including key hubs like San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Boston, Seattle, and Austin. Their investment philosophy centers on a long-term, value-add approach, aiming to enhance the value of their extensive portfolio through active management, strategic redevelopment, and repositioning. This comprehensive strategy allows them to capitalize on evolving market demands and tenant needs in dynamic urban and suburban environments.

DivcoWest demonstrates substantial financial capacity and a robust track record. Since its inception, the firm and its affiliates have successfully raised over $14 billion in equity capital, reflecting strong investor confidence and a deep pool of resources for new ventures. A significant milestone was the closing of DivcoWest Fund VI in December 2021, which secured $2.25 billion in commitments, further bolstering their ability to pursue large-scale real estate opportunities. Their operational footprint is vast, encompassing over 60 million square feet of commercial space across various properties, underscoring their extensive experience and scale in diverse real estate sectors.

DivcoWest's investment strategy is characterized by a deep understanding of market dynamics and a focus on properties that can benefit from strategic improvements or repositioning. They frequently engage in significant property acquisitions, with individual deals often ranging from approximately $100 million to several hundred million dollars. For instance, recent acquisitions have included properties valued at $130 million, and they have completed notable transactions such as the acquisition of The Exchange in San Francisco for $650 million. Their vertically integrated model enables them to manage all aspects of the investment lifecycle, from acquisition and financing to development, leasing, and property management, providing comprehensive oversight and control over their assets and ensuring alignment with their long-term value creation goals.

Investor Profile

DivcoWest has backed more than 31 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Real Estate, Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Typical check size: $100M – $650M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (26%)
  • Series C (23%)
  • Series A (19%)
  • Seed (16%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Series D (6%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Real Estate
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Property Management
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Proptech
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Technology
  • Business Intelligence
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does DivcoWest frequently co-invest with?

Allegion Ventures
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 3
Accomplice
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3
Navitas Capital
North America, California, United States, Culver City
Co-Investments: 9
RXR Realty
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
JLL Spark
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
Google Ventures
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Camber Creek
North America, Maryland, United States, Rockville
Co-Investments: 4
Dragoneer Investment Group
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Point72 Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
3L Capital
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does DivcoWest often collaborate with?

JC
North America, Arizona, United States, Phoenix
Shared Deals: 1
BD
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
JD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Dan Doctoroff
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
CF
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
HT
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 2
PM
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Shared Deals: 1
JM
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 2
MM
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
FT
North America, Arizona, United States, Scottsdale
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by DivcoWest?

Field Materials

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Field Materials is the leading AI procurement platform for the construction industry.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionProcurementSoftware
Series AApr 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,500,000
Jones

New York, New York, United States

Jones helps real estate and construction companies to make smart decisions about insurance so they can boost efficiency and mitigate claims.

ComplianceInsurTechProperty ManagementPropTechReal EstateSoftware
Series BJan 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
EliseAI

New York, New York, United States

EliseAI develops conversational AI for property management, unlocking operational efficiencies for businesses.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceMachine LearningProperty ManagementPropTechReal Estate
Series DAug 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Field Materials, Inc.

San Jose, California, United States

Field Materials digitizes material procurement for construction contractors and vendors through its AI-powered mobile and web apps.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionProcurementSoftware
SeedJun 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Flexnode

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Flexnode offers a novel and sustainable data computing, storage, and networking lifecycle solution.

Cloud ComputingConsultingInformation Technology
SeedFeb 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Site Technologies

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Technologies integrates the physical and digital world to optimize real estate asset management decision-making.

Facilities Support ServicesReal EstateSoftware
Series ASep 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Inspectify

Seattle, Washington, United States

Inspectify aims to develop a platform that helps inspectors, real estate professionals and home buyers alike.

Information TechnologyReal EstateSoftware
Series UnknownJul 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,760,000
EliseAI

New York, New York, United States

EliseAI develops conversational AI for property management, unlocking operational efficiencies for businesses.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceMachine LearningProperty ManagementPropTechReal Estate
Series CJun 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Obie

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Obie is an insurance company that specializes in rental property and landlord insurance services.

Commercial InsuranceCommercial Real EstateInsuranceInsurTechReal Estate
Series BMay 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $25,500,000
Kitchen United

Pasadena, California, United States

Kitchen United offers a turnkey solution for restaurant brands to profitably expand.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageInformation TechnologyRestaurants
Series CJul 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $100,000,000