The Swig Company

What The Swig Company does

The Swig Company, LLC is a privately held, San Francisco-based commercial real estate operator founded in 1936 by Benjamin H. Swig. The firm runs a vertically integrated platform covering investment, asset and property management, leasing, and development, stewarding a portfolio of approximately 6.4 million square feet across 18 properties in 8 cities (San Francisco, Oakland, Mountain View, San Jose, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Seattle, and New York). Tenant mix spans large enterprises (Guardian Life, New York Life, Getty Images, Condé Nast, Boston Consulting Group, Turner & Townsend, Ketchum, Crain Communications), technology and AI companies (LangChain, unitQ, MatX, Megagon Labs, Level.AI), retail and mission-driven nonprofits (Robbins Brothers, Save the Redwoods). The company also owns a multifamily asset (Colina Apartments, 139 units, Seattle).

Revenue is generated primarily through long-term Class A office leases (typically 5-15 years with renewal options), third-party asset and property management mandates on partner-owned buildings, and value-add development and renovation projects that reposition older assets. Leasing is executed through an internal leasing team alongside relationships with major CRE brokerages (CBRE, Newmark, JLL, Colliers, Transwestern, Cushman & Wakefield, NAI Capital, Savills). Pricing for leases is quote-based and negotiated; specific rates are not publicly disclosed.

Core proprietary technology is limited to the h3experiences branded tenant experience and community platform (with mobile app access to events, amenities, and services) and adoption of smart building features such as View Dynamic Glass at Lake Union Building. The firm's central operational differentiator is sustainability-led asset stewardship: 93% of managed properties carry green certifications (LEED, ENERGY STAR, WELL, Fitwel), 15 properties covering 79% of portfolio square footage are LEED-certified, and the firm has committed to Net Zero by 2040. Notable sustainability outcomes include a 17% like-for-like energy reduction (2018-2024), 27% GHG intensity reduction, 7% water reduction, 36% EUI reduction and 62% water decrease at 350 California, and ENERGY STAR scores of 96-98 at flagship properties.

Name

The Swig Company

Legal name

The Swig Company, LLC

Website

https://swigco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Swig Company is a privately held San Francisco-based commercial real estate operator founded in 1936, managing approximately 6.4 million square feet of Class A office, retail, and multifamily properties across 8 U.S. cities for enterprise, technology, retail, and mission-driven tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Real Estate Leasing: The company generates primary revenue through leasing office and commercial spaces to tenants across their portfolio of approximately 6.4 million square feet of commercial properties. Revenue is derived from long-term leases with Class A office tenants, typically 5-15 year terms with renewal options.
2. Asset and Property Management: Vertically integrated platform providing investment, asset management, property management, and leasing services for owned and partner properties.
3. Property Development and Renovation: Revenue from renovation projects that increase property value, occupancy rates, and lease rates through capital improvements and repositioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Swig Company is a vertically integrated commercial real estate operator that invests in, develops, leases, and manages Class A office properties and a multifamily residential portfolio. It owns and manages approximately 6.4 million square feet across 18 properties in 8 U.S. cities, providing investment, asset management, property management, and leasing services through its h3experiences tenant engagement platform.

Product overview

The Swig Company operates a vertically integrated commercial real estate platform managing approximately 6.4 million square feet across 18 properties in 8 cities (San Francisco, Oakland, Mountain View, San Jose, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Seattle, and New York). The core product offering is h3experiences, a branded tenant engagement and workplace services platform that integrates flexible workspace solutions, wellness amenities, sustainability features, and community programming. The company specializes in Class A office buildings and has expanded into multifamily (Colina Apartments in Seattle with 139 units). Notable properties include 350 California Street (LEED Gold, 300,000 SF), 6300 Wilshire Boulevard (LEED Gold, 407,000 SF), 3130 Wilshire (LEED Silver, Fitwel), and the Mills Building (LEED Platinum).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• h3experiences: The community-oriented workplace services solution from The Swig Company, providing flexible workspaces, wellness offerings, sustainable environments, and community programs designed to inspire great work and connect people.
• SwigCo ESG Report

Products and services

• h3experiences Workplace Services Platform Community-oriented workplace services solution providing flexible workspaces, technology-enabled amenities, wellness offerings, sustainable environments, and community programs for tenants across The Swig Company's property portfolio.
• h3experiences Mobile App Mobile application providing building occupants instant access to events, activities, services, and building information across The Swig Company's California property portfolio.
• Class A Commercial Office Leasing Leasing of approximately 6.4 million square feet of Class A office space across 18 properties in 8 U.S. cities (San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Mountain View, Oakland, San Jose) to enterprise and technology tenants on multi-year terms.
• Asset and Property Management Vertically integrated platform providing investment, asset management, property management, and leasing services for owned properties and partner buildings across the West Coast and East Coast.
• Property Development and Renovation Capital improvement, repositioning, and redevelopment projects that increase property value, occupancy rates, and lease rates, including seismic retrofits, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse such as at 633 Folsom Street.
• Colina Apartments Multifamily Residential Premium multifamily residential apartment community of 139 units in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood, targeting urban residents seeking sustainable, transit-accessible living.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36% reduction in Energy Use Intensity (EUI) at 350 California
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• SKS PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023San Francisco-based investor and developer of commercial real estate properties. The Swig Company and SKS Partners co-own 350 California, a 300,000 square foot Class A office tower in San Francisco's Financial District, acquired in 2023. SKS has acquired, entitled, developed and operated over 12.4 million square feet of office, R&D/PDR, medical office, life science, mixed-use and multifamily projects.
• College TrackkeyOthers · 1 January 2020Social mobility accelerator supporting students from underserved communities from 8th grade through college completion. The Swig Company hosts annual career days at headquarters office for San Francisco Bay Area College Track scholars, expanding to Southern California in 2024.
• Intercontinental Real Estate CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston-based SEC Registered Investment Adviser with decades of experience in real estate investment, finance, development, construction management and asset management. Owns 6300 Wilshire in partnership with The Swig Company. Has managed, developed, or owned collectively over $18.34 billion in real estate property as of March 2025.
• BNBuilderskeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner100% employee-owned builder focused on highly technical projects. BNBuilders completed the new lobby and tenant amenity center with Gensler for The Swig Company at 3130 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica, CA. Partnership focused on community impact initiatives including Life Learning Academy garden revitalization.
• GenslerkeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal architecture and design firm that designed the renovation and tenant amenity center at 3130 Wilshire, including conference rooms, wellness room, mother's room, and leisure amenities.
• TippingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering firm that acted as structural engineer for the seismic retrofit at 3130 Wilshire, using nonlinear response history analysis for optimized retrofit design.
• Life Learning AcademykeyOthersPublic charter high school in San Francisco Unified School District supporting at-risk youth. The Swig Company has partnered with LLA since July 2019, hosting culinary markets and supporting the organic farm and culinary academy through their community impact program.
• YouthBeatkeyOthersProfessional media and video production services employing Oakland youth. The Swig Company uses YouthBeat for professional building photography, employee headshots, and event photography/videography, directly supporting students with limited financial resources.
• CBREcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor commercial real estate brokerage firm representing The Swig Company in multiple transactions including 350 California, 3130 Wilshire, and other properties. CBRE brokers represented tenants including Turner & Townsend, Boston Consulting Group, and others.
• NewmarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial real estate brokerage representing tenants and The Swig Company in multiple transactions. Represented Boston Consulting Group, Megagon Labs, and provided leasing representation for 444 Castro and other properties.
• JLLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresented unitQ in 7,500 s.f. lease at 501 Second Street. Major international commercial real estate services firm.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)keyOthersNonprofit organization transforming how buildings and communities are designed, built and operated. USGBC manages the LEED green building certification program that The Swig Company properties participate in.
• Center for Active DesignkeyOthersGlobal not-for-profit organization that is the accredited 3rd party certifier of the Fitwel Certification scheme, charged with expanding Fitwel to the global market.
• International WELL Building InstitutekeyOthersOrganization that administers the WELL Building Standard for buildings and communities. Multiple Swig properties hold WELL certifications.
• Bedford Gallery at Lesher Center for the ArtsminorOthersOrganized the nationally traveling Re-Discovering Native America photo-docuseries exhibition featuring The Red Road Project, hosted at The Mills Building through January 2026.
• The Red Road ProjectminorOthersPhoto-documentary series founded by Danielle SeeWalker and Carlotta Cardana dedicated to amplifying voices of Native American individuals and communities. Their exhibition is hosted at The Mills Building.
• Guardian Commercial RealtyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresented Robbins Brothers Jewelry, Inc. in the 16-year lease for 8,000 square foot space at 587 East Colorado, Pasadena.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Brookfield Property Partners: Subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the largest global commercial real estate owners/operators with major Class A office holdings in NYC, LA, and other gateway cities. Relevant comparable as a large-scale private-style operator with sustainability leadership.
• Boston Properties (BXP): Public Class A office REIT with major presence in Boston, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Washington DC. Directly comparable in product type (Class A trophy urban office) and tenant profile but operates at significantly greater scale (~53M sq ft).
• Hudson Pacific Properties: Public REIT focused on office and studio properties in West Coast and Western US markets, including substantial San Francisco and Los Angeles holdings. Comparable tenant base (tech, entertainment) and West Coast urban office strategy.
• Kilroy Realty Corporation: Public West Coast-focused office REIT with assets in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, and Austin. Overlaps directly with Swig's West Coast Class A office strategy and markets including SF and Seattle.

Regional players

• Vornado Realty Trust: Public NYC office-focused REIT with concentrated Manhattan Class A office portfolio. Relevant comparable for Swig's NYC holdings (711 Third Avenue, 7 Hanover Square) given similar product type and tenant quality requirements.
• Cousins Properties: Public Sun Belt-focused office REIT in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, and Tampa. Less direct geographic overlap but comparable as a publicly-traded Class A office specialist at moderate scale.
• Douglas Emmett: Public REIT focused on Class A office and multifamily in coastal Los Angeles and Honolulu submarkets. Comparable in office product quality and West Coast urban concentration, particularly for Swig's LA holdings.
• Empire State Realty Trust: Public NYC-focused office REIT anchored by Empire State Building and other Manhattan trophy Class A office assets. Comparable in product type (Class A office with sustainability focus) and East Coast urban orientation.

Direct peers

• Tishman Speyer: Private global real estate owner, developer, and operator with Class A office focus across major US and international markets. Comparable as a vertically integrated private CRE operator with trophy asset orientation, though substantially larger in scale.
• Shorenstein Properties: Privately-held San Francisco-based commercial real estate owner and operator focused on Class A office in major US markets. Closest comparable in business model, geographic footprint (SF, LA, NYC), private family-controlled structure, and long-term holding strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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