Newcastle Partners was founded in 1999 as a commercial property investment and development company. The company's focus is acquiring and developing quality industrial, office and business park properties in California, concentrating on the Los Angeles Basin and the San Francisco Bay Area. With more than 25 years of experience in these complex markets, Newcastle Partners has a proven track record of successful projects and the creation of substantial value. Newcastle's investment decisions are based upon and driven by extensive local market research, strictly adhering to the philosophy that real estate is a local business. With offices in Irvine and San Francisco, California, headed by experienced investment professionals, the company is uniquely positioned to research, identify and close investment opportunities. The firm has also established a long track record of successful closings in each of its markets and sub-markets.