What T3 Advisors does

T3 Advisors is a Boston-based commercial real estate and workplace solutions advisory firm that specializes in serving life sciences and technology companies. The firm was founded in 2009 and provides strategic, unbiased advisory across the full real estate decision-making process, including tenant representation, portfolio optimization, program and project execution, and capital strategy. Named enterprise clients span multiple technology sub-sectors, including LinkedIn, HubSpot, Rapid7, Pega, TripActions, Adhawk, and ASICS Americas, indicating a track record of advising category-leading innovators on complex real estate decisions.

The firm operates on a professional services model, generating revenue through advisory fees on tenant representation, portfolio optimization, project delivery, and capital strategy engagements. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated per engagement, typical of commercial real estate brokerage and consulting, and no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML product is described. GTM motion is enterprise field sales with high-touch, senior-led advisory engagements.

In June 2022, T3 Advisors was acquired by Savills plc (LSE: SVS, FTSE250), and the firm officially rebranded as Savills in December 2022. Founder Roy Hirshland transitioned to vice chairman, while managing partners Austin Barrett, David Bergeron, and Mark Cote became executive vice presidents, preserving institutional continuity. As part of Savills' global network of 700 offices across 70 countries, T3's life sciences and technology practice now serves clients through a substantially expanded geographic and service-line footprint.

Name

T3 Advisors

Legal name

Savills Inc.

Website

https://t3advisors.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

T3 Advisors is a Boston-based commercial real estate advisory firm specializing in tenant representation, portfolio optimization, and workplace strategy for life sciences and technology companies. Since December 2022, it has operated as a subsidiary of Savills plc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Real Estate Advisory Services: T3 Advisors generates revenue through advisory fees for tenant representation, portfolio optimization, project execution, and capital strategy services. As a Savills company, the firm serves corporate occupiers seeking strategic real estate advice. Revenue is derived from professional services engagements, likely on a retainer or commission basis typical of commercial real estate brokerage and consulting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

T3 Advisors is a commercial real estate and workplace solutions advisory firm serving life sciences and technology companies. It provides strategic advisory services spanning tenant representation, portfolio performance optimization, program and project execution, and capital strategy enhancement. Following the December 2022 integration, the practice operates as part of Savills, giving clients access to a global occupier services platform.

Product overview

T3 Advisors (now operating as Savills) is a commercial real estate advisory firm that provides integrated services including tenant representation, technology solutions, leasing and portfolio optimization, program and project execution, and capital strategies. The firm specializes in serving life sciences and technology companies, offering holistic and strategic advice on all aspects of real estate decision-making. Services include tenant representation, portfolio performance optimization, project delivery, and capital strategy enhancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tenant Representation / Leasing Advisory
• Portfolio Performance Optimization (Global Occupier Services) Worldwide portfolio management service that helps corporate occupiers manage costs, drive innovation, and optimize real estate performance. Delivered through Savills' global network spanning 700 offices across 70 countries.
• Program and Project Execution Tailored project execution service combining data-driven insight and true collaboration with an experienced senior team to help corporate occupiers move projects forward better and faster.
• Capital Strategy Enhancement Capital strategy advisory service providing tailored strategies, creative solutions, and senior-team collaboration to help corporate occupiers minimize costs and maximize real estate value.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SavillsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022T3 Advisors was acquired by Savills and now operates as Savills. The acquisition was announced in June 2022 and officially completed in December 2022. T3's managing partners Austin Barrett, David Bergeron, and Mark Cote continue as executive vice presidents, while CEO and founder Roy Hirshland becomes vice chairman. T3's life sciences and technology advisory practice is integrated into Savills' global platform of 700 offices across 70 countries, expanding both firms' capabilities in serving innovative corporate occupiers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): JLL is one of the world's largest commercial real estate services firms with a dedicated Corporate Solutions / Occupier Services practice providing tenant representation, portfolio optimization, and workplace strategy for global enterprise occupiers. It competes with T3 Advisors across the same tech and life sciences client base but at far greater scale and with proprietary technology platforms (e.g., JLL Spark, JLL Marketplace).
• CBRE Group: CBRE is the largest global commercial real estate services firm, offering occupier services, tenant representation, and workplace strategy to enterprise clients including technology and life sciences companies. While vastly larger and broader than T3, CBRE's occupier advisory business competes directly for the same strategic real estate mandates that anchor T3's practice.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Cushman & Wakefield is a top-tier global CRE services firm with a dedicated Occupier Services practice offering tenant representation, portfolio optimization, and workplace strategy. It targets similar enterprise clients as T3 (including tech and life sciences) and competes for the same strategic occupier mandates with comparable advisory-led engagements.
• Colliers International: Colliers is a global professional services and CRE advisory firm offering occupier services, tenant representation, and project management for enterprise clients. It overlaps with T3 across advisory-style tenant rep engagements for technology and life sciences occupiers in major US markets.
• Newmark Group: Newmark is a global commercial real estate advisory and services firm offering occupier services, tenant representation, and capital markets advisory. It competes with T3 for enterprise occupier mandates and serves a similar roster of technology and life sciences clients across major US markets.
• Avison Young: Avison Young is a global commercial real estate services firm providing tenant representation, occupier services, and workplace strategy to corporate clients. It overlaps with T3's advisory-led model and competes for the same enterprise occupier engagements in technology and life sciences verticals.

Direct peers

• Hughes Marino: Hughes Marino is a specialty commercial real estate firm focused exclusively on tenant representation and buyer representation for technology, life sciences, and professional services companies. It is the closest direct peer to T3 given its near-identical target verticals, boutique/specialist positioning, and tenant-side advocacy model.

Emerging players

• TenantBase: TenantBase is a tech-enabled commercial real estate platform that helps office tenants search, compare, and lease space across major US markets. It represents an emerging, technology-first approach to tenant rep that could either complement T3's advisory model or disintermediate parts of the brokerage value chain.

Regional players

• The Instant Group: The Instant Group is a global workspace advisory firm specializing in flexible office, serviced office, and coworking solutions for enterprise occupiers. While primarily UK/European based, it targets similar corporate occupier needs as T3 (workplace strategy, portfolio optimization) with comparable advisory positioning.

Others

• Savills plc: Savills is T3 Advisors' parent company following the June 2022 acquisition. Savills offers commercial real estate advisory (including tenant representation and occupier services) globally and now hosts T3's specialty tech and life sciences practice within its integrated service platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/T3advisors
• Facebookfacebook.com/savillsnorthamerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/127988
• Instagraminstagram.com/savillsnorthamerica

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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