K A R A S P A R T N E R S
structuring & managing direct investments
An alternative asset manager and investment office managing direct investments and strategic partnerships with domestic and international families.
We focus on 4 verticals:
Technology
Real Estate
Aviation
Opportunistic Situations
Opportunities are presented from investment partners, family offices, professionals, RIA's, fund managers and sponsors who deliver value-add propositions. Access to these special situations enable us to effectively identify and secure a continuous flow of attractive investment opportunities, and liquidity events.
Technology
Real Estate
Aviation
Opportunistic Situations
Opportunities are presented from investment partners, family offices, professionals, RIA's, fund managers and sponsors who deliver value-add propositions. Access to these special situations enable us to effectively identify and secure a continuous flow of attractive investment opportunities, and liquidity events.
Transactions / Investments
GENRICH LLC - Acquired a 50% interest in a Southern California family office of multiple families established in 2008, providing sophisticated and simplified control of the family treasury for the self made, delivering disciplined family office organization and management, currently serving 23 families and 52 households. Divested April 2023.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/genrich-family-office/
FUGA Inc. - One of America's most recognized luxury private jet charter companies, providing global service to business leaders and the most elite Hollywood celebrities. Provided investment in 2015.
www.airfuga.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/genrich-family-office/
FUGA Inc. - One of America's most recognized luxury private jet charter companies, providing global service to business leaders and the most elite Hollywood celebrities. Provided investment in 2015.
www.airfuga.com
Gamevice - Lead investor on this game controller that turns your iphone, ipad or Android mobile device you already own into the most powerful gaming handheld in the world. The Gamevice controller is the evolution of gaming for both iOS and Android mobile devices that will deliver you the console gaming experience. Invested 2012
http://www.gamevice.com
GoodLife Fitness, Divested ownership interest in the operator of 200 health clubs in Canada with over 1.5 million members and 14,000 employees. One in every thirty five Canadians is a member. GoodLife is the fourth-largest fitness chain in the world
http://www.goodlifefitness.com/
White House Parking Garage, 223 Sutter St. Acquisition and Disposition of long term leasehold interest Union Square San Francisco
https://foursquare.com/v/white-house-garage/4a6518d9f964a5204cc71fe3/photos
CarPark Corporation San Francisco, Divested 50% ownership interest to Central Parking NYSE
https://www.spplus.com
Unit Park, Divested 100% ownership interest to Casino Games International Inc.
http://www.unitpark.ca/
Petro Canada , Joint Venture land lease.
http://www.petro-canada.ca/default.aspx
http://www.gamevice.com
GoodLife Fitness, Divested ownership interest in the operator of 200 health clubs in Canada with over 1.5 million members and 14,000 employees. One in every thirty five Canadians is a member. GoodLife is the fourth-largest fitness chain in the world
http://www.goodlifefitness.com/
White House Parking Garage, 223 Sutter St. Acquisition and Disposition of long term leasehold interest Union Square San Francisco
https://foursquare.com/v/white-house-garage/4a6518d9f964a5204cc71fe3/photos
CarPark Corporation San Francisco, Divested 50% ownership interest to Central Parking NYSE
https://www.spplus.com
Unit Park, Divested 100% ownership interest to Casino Games International Inc.
http://www.unitpark.ca/
Petro Canada , Joint Venture land lease.
http://www.petro-canada.ca/default.aspx
Real Estate Transactions
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323 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California
Conveniently located in downtown San Francisco on the corner of Grant and Sutter, this is a major San Francisco landmark. The White House Garage serves all downtown hotels, Union Square, the Financial District, Chinatown and shopping. N/A
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350 Bay Street, Toronto, Canada
Building Snapshot: Total Area: 54,457 sq. ft. Number of Floors: 13 Max. Floor Area: 4,342 sq. ft. Completed in 1928 by architect Stephen B. Coon, this premier business addresses has 13 stories and a typical floor plate of approximately 4,100 square feet.350 Bay is located in Toronto’s financial core on the south-west corner of Bay & Temperance, across from Bay-Adelaide Centre. The property is steps from the PATH, public transportation, and numerous Bay Street amenities. |
105 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Canada
Building Snapshot: Building Size (200,000 + Sq. Ft.) Office: 176; Retail: 7; Parking: 49 . Year Built: 1962 Year Renovated: 1990 Number of Floors: 12 Typical Floor Size: 18,097 RSF 105 Adelaide Street West, also known as Lombard Place, is a 12-storey office property located in Toronto’s financial core. Conveniently situated between Brookfield’s Exchange Tower and First Canadian Place, this Class “A” office building was completely renovated in 1990. Amenities Include: Underground parking facility for 81 vehicles. Proximity to major hotels, restaurants and shops including the 3.5 -million-square-foot Toronto Eaton Centre as well as The Bay department store. |
2 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
This property is attached to the 3.5 million square foot Eaton Center with direct Path and Subway access.
This property is attached to the 3.5 million square foot Eaton Center with direct Path and Subway access.
DRIVING IMPACT THROUGH ALIGNED Investments
Good Life Fitness
GoodLife Fitness is a recognized leader in charitable giving across Canada, supporting a wide range of causes through both its own foundations and partnerships with other charitable organizations. Their philanthropic efforts include the GoodLife Kids Foundation, Spin4Kids, the Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group, and UHN’s (University Health Network) initiatives.
www.goodlifefitness.com
GoodLife Fitness is a recognized leader in charitable giving across Canada, supporting a wide range of causes through both its own foundations and partnerships with other charitable organizations. Their philanthropic efforts include the GoodLife Kids Foundation, Spin4Kids, the Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group, and UHN’s (University Health Network) initiatives.
www.goodlifefitness.com
Karas Family
The Karas Family has consistently prioritized long-term relationships with like-minded co-investor families throughout its investment history. These trusted partnerships have shaped a distinctive investment philosophy, one that increasingly embraces corporate opportunities aligned with meaningful causes.
The Karas Family has consistently prioritized long-term relationships with like-minded co-investor families throughout its investment history. These trusted partnerships have shaped a distinctive investment philosophy, one that increasingly embraces corporate opportunities aligned with meaningful causes.
Gray Family Office
As a co-investor with Karas Partners, the Gray Family Office maintains strong philanthropic ties across the western United States, particularly in California and Hawaii. Their recent philanthropic efforts include serving on the Board and acting as Chief Financial Officer for We Are Ocean, a leading California-based charity dedicated to supporting cancer survivors by reconnecting them with the ocean as a vital part of the healing process during and after treatment.
www.weareocean.org
As a co-investor with Karas Partners, the Gray Family Office maintains strong philanthropic ties across the western United States, particularly in California and Hawaii. Their recent philanthropic efforts include serving on the Board and acting as Chief Financial Officer for We Are Ocean, a leading California-based charity dedicated to supporting cancer survivors by reconnecting them with the ocean as a vital part of the healing process during and after treatment.
www.weareocean.org
Fredrick Family Office
As a co-investor with Karas Partners, the Fredrick Family Office, has been active in the charity space and participates in the local community. Charity and philanthropic projects include: Boys Town, Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Catholic Church and the Orangewood Childrens Foundation.
As a co-investor with Karas Partners, the Fredrick Family Office, has been active in the charity space and participates in the local community. Charity and philanthropic projects include: Boys Town, Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Catholic Church and the Orangewood Childrens Foundation.
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