What Borelli Investment Company does

Borelli Investment Company is a privately held, family-controlled commercial real estate firm headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 1955 by Nelo and Victor Borelli. The firm operates across the full commercial real estate lifecycle, providing property management, brokerage (sales, leasing, acquisitions), property and land development, asset management, syndication, 1031 exchange facilitation, court-appointed receiverships, and commercial owners' association management. It serves three primary customer segments: commercial property owners seeking full-service management of multi-tenant office, industrial, retail, and business condo assets; land developers and homebuilders (including KB Home and Toll Brothers) requiring expert handling of complex entitlement, rezoning, and multi-parcel assembly transactions; and small-to-medium businesses purchasing commercial condominiums with SBA financing and tax benefits (IRC Section 179).

The company's owned/managed product portfolio includes Junction Office Center (77,000 sq ft), Ringwood Business Center (72,200 sq ft), Solar Row at Winchester (72,000 sq ft), and significant operational involvement in larger developments such as Market Park San Jose (a 120-acre, $3 billion transit-oriented development) and Bay 101 Technology Place (a 16-acre mixed-use project). As of 2005 the firm managed approximately 4 million square feet valued in excess of $750 million across 70 properties and 1,000 tenants, with ~30 employees. Revenue is generated through management fees (recurring), brokerage commissions on sales and leases (transactional), development fees, and carried interest from over 30 syndicated partnerships. The firm is owner-operated, with Chairman Ralph Borelli (40+ year tenure) supported by President Buddy Parsons and COO Tom Purtell. No AI/ML technology or software platform is described; the technology stack consists of standard property management and accounting systems.

Name

Borelli Investment Company

Legal name

Borelli Investment Company

Website

https://borelli.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Borelli Investment Company is a family-owned Silicon Valley commercial real estate firm (founded 1955) providing property management, brokerage, development, and land sales services to property owners, homebuilders, and SMBs across the Bay Area and Central Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Services

NAICS

Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities (523999), Other Financial Vehicles (52599)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Portfolio & Fund Management (Institutional/REIT/PE) (BPAJAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB), Land Brokerage (Raw Land & Development Sites) (FSAEAJAD), Real Estate M&A / Joint Venture Advisory (Platform Deals, Partnerships) (BPAJANAF)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate services
• Property management
• Commercial brokerage
• Land sales transactions
• Property development

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Management: Borelli provides full-service commercial property management for multi-tenant office, industrial, retail, business condos, and land holdings, including management of commercial owners' associations and court-appointed receiverships. Revenue is earned through management fees.
2. Brokerage / Real Estate Commissions: Borelli earns commissions on the sale and lease of commercial properties, representing both buyers and sellers. Agents include Ralph Borelli, Caleb Scherer, and Christopher Anderson handling land, commercial, and retail transactions.
3. Property Development: Borelli develops commercial properties including office condominiums (Junction Office Center, Ringwood Business Center), mixed-use transit-oriented communities (Market Park San Jose), and business condominium complexes, generating revenue through property sales and development fees.
4. Syndication: Borelli forms syndicated partnerships to acquire multi-tenant industrial and office properties, delivering long-term returns to investors. The company has formed over 30 partnerships. Revenue is earned through partnership management and carried interest.
5. Land Sales: Borelli brokers land transactions for residential builders (KB Home, Toll Brothers) and commercial developers, handling repositioning, entitlement, and complex multi-parcel assembly transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Borelli Investment Company is a full-service commercial real estate firm providing property management, brokerage, real estate consulting, property development, land sales, asset management, syndication, receiverships, 1031 exchange facilitation, and commercial condominium sales. It serves commercial property owners, investors, land developers, small business owners, and tenants across Silicon Valley, managing approximately 4 million square feet of space for 1,000+ tenants and developing specific properties such as Junction Office Center, Ringwood Business Center, Market Park San Jose, and Bay 101 Technology Place.

Product overview

Borelli Investment Company provides a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services centered around property management, brokerage, development, and investment. The company's core offerings include Property Management (full-service management for multi-tenant office, industrial, retail, and business condos), Brokerage (sales, acquisitions, and leasing), Real Estate Consulting, Property Development, Land Sales, Asset Management, Receiverships, Syndication, and 1031 Exchange services. The company also operates specific property products including Junction Office Center (77,000 sq. ft. office condominiums in San Jose's Golden Triangle), Ringwood Business Center (72,200 sq. ft. business condominiums in North San Jose), Solar Row at Winchester (72,000 sq. ft. renovated office complex), Market Park San Jose (120-acre, $3 billion transit-oriented development with residential, retail, and office components), Bay 101 Technology Place (16-acre mixed-use development with hotel and casino), and Monterey Motorsport Park (luxury garage-condo community). The portfolio collectively encompasses approximately 600,000 square feet of managed property space and over 225 tenants primarily in Silicon Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Management Full-service commercial property management for multi-tenant office, industrial, retail, business condominium, and land holdings, including management of commercial owners' associations and court-appointed receiverships. Provided to building owners, investors, and ownership entities in Silicon Valley under multi-year contracts.
• Brokerage Commercial real estate brokerage services for sales, acquisitions, and leasing of office, industrial, retail, and land properties, with agents representing buyers and sellers across Silicon Valley.
• Real Estate Consulting Consulting services for the marketing, sales, and leasing of commercial property, working with property owners, brokers, and tenants on multiple levels.
• Property Development Development of commercial properties including office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, and multi-tenant buildings, with a track record of millions of square feet developed over the company's 65-year history.
• Land Sales Land transaction services for buyers and sellers, including complex repositioning, entitlement, and multi-parcel assembly for residential builders and commercial developers such as KB Home, Toll Brothers, and Prometheus Real Estate Group.
• Asset Management Real estate asset management for diverse commercial portfolios, delivered by Borelli's in-house asset management team.
• Syndication Syndicated partnership formation for the acquisition of multi-tenant industrial and office properties, delivering long-term returns to investors; the company has formed over 30 such partnerships since 1979.
• Commercial Condo Development and Sales Development and sale of commercial condominium spaces (e.g., Junction Office Center, Ringwood Business Center) for small and mid-sized businesses seeking to own rather than lease workspace, with SBA financing (10% down) and tax benefits such as IRC Section 179 deductions.
• Receiverships Court-appointed receivership services for properties involved in legal proceedings.
• 1031 Exchange Facilitation Facilitation of like-kind exchanges for tax-deferred property transactions.
• Association Management Management services for commercial owners' associations.
• Junction Office Center Two-building, 77,000 square foot office condominium complex at 2051-2055 Junction Avenue in San Jose's Golden Triangle, with units ranging from 750 to 3,000 square feet for owner-occupier small and mid-sized businesses.
• Ringwood Business Center Three-building, 72,200 square foot business condominium complex in North San Jose's International Business Park, with 47 units ranging from 750 to 3,500 square feet for industrial, office, and R&D uses; units started as low as $240,000 with SBA 10% down financing.
• Solar Row at Winchester Three-story, 72,000 square foot renovated office complex at 1245 S. Winchester Blvd. in West San Jose, featuring modern tenant improvements and amenities; Borelli manages and leases the building to tenants such as LifeStance Health / Pacific Coast Psychiatric Associates.
• Market Park San Jose 120-acre, $3 billion transit-oriented development adjacent to the Berryessa BART station in North San Jose, featuring up to 4,450 residential units, 1.5-3.4 million sq ft of office space, and a 101,000 sq ft Safeway-anchored retail center; Borelli handles leasing for the retail center with tenants including Safeway, CVS Pharmacy, Chase Bank, Dunkin', and 100% Chiropractic.
• Bay 101 Technology Place 16-acre mixed-use development along Highway 101 near Mineta San Jose International Airport, featuring a $100 million Bay 101 Casino, a 174-room Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel, additional hotel space, and a five-level parking garage.
• Monterey Motorsport Park Upscale garage-condo community for automobile collectors and motorsports enthusiasts on the Monterey Peninsula.

Quantifiable outcome

• $56 million in land transactions (127 acres, 7 deals) in 2004
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Flea Market Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020The Flea Market Inc. is the developer of Market Park San Jose, a $3 billion, 120-acre transit-oriented development adjacent to the Berryessa BART station. Borelli Investment Company was named to handle leasing for the 101,000 sq ft retail center and has been supporting the development. This is a core strategic partnership for Borelli's presence in North San Jose's Berryessa BART Urban Village.
• SiliconX ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 September 2020SiliconX Construction was hired by Borelli for tenant improvement projects at the Solar Row at Winchester office complex. Projects included a 3,900 sq ft renovation for Pacific Coast Psychiatric Associates/LifeStance, involving demolition, new private offices, reception area, conference room, and upgraded finishes. Borelli manages and leases Solar Row at Winchester.
• Canary FundminorOthers · 1 May 2005Borelli Investment Company selected Canary Fund (a nonprofit dedicated to early detection and prevention of cancer) as its corporate charity in 2005, directing the majority of its corporate giving to the organization. Borelli also participated in the San Jose Grand Prix which raised funds for Canary Fund.
• Onelin Capital CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnelin Capital Corporation is listed as a partner/client on Borelli's website, associated with the property at 2665 Onelin in Silicon Valley.
• Bay 101 Technology PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBay 101 Technology Place is a 16-acre mixed-use development along Highway 101 near Mineta San José International Airport, anchored by the $100 million Bay 101 Casino and including an Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel. Christopher Anderson of Borelli played a significant role in this project.
• Market Park San JosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarket Park San Jose is a $3 billion, 120-acre transit-oriented development adjacent to Berryessa BART. Borelli handles leasing for the 101,000 sq ft Safeway-anchored retail center and plays a supporting role in the development. The project includes up to 4,450 residential units and up to 3.4 million sq ft of commercial space.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CBRE Group: Largest global commercial real estate services firm offering brokerage, property management, valuation, and investment sales across all major asset types. Competes with Borelli for institutional property management and brokerage mandates in the Bay Area.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm offering brokerage, property management, valuation, and consulting. Borelli partners with Cushman & Wakefield brokers on Silicon Valley transactions, indicating head-to-head overlap on mandates.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global real estate services and investment management firm with full-service property management, leasing, capital markets, and consulting. Overlaps with Borelli across property management and brokerage in Silicon Valley.
• Colliers International: Global commercial real estate services and investment firm providing brokerage, property management, valuation, and advisory services. Directly comparable to Borelli across leasing, investment sales, and property management.

Regional players

• Realty One Group Infinity: California-focused real estate brokerage network. Borelli has partnered with Realty One Group Infinity brokers on transactions, reflecting partial overlap in Silicon Valley residential and commercial land deals.
• Kidder Mathews: Largest independent West Coast commercial real estate firm offering brokerage, property management, and valuation services with deep Pacific Northwest and California coverage. Closest regional peer to Borelli in scale, ownership structure (privately held), and service mix.
• CARR Realty: National commercial real estate firm specializing in tenant and landlord representation for small and mid-sized businesses. Borelli has worked with CARR brokers on Silicon Valley transactions, indicating overlap on smaller-tenant representation work.
• NAI Northern California: Northern California affiliate of the NAI Global commercial real estate network, providing brokerage, property management, and advisory services in the Bay Area. Comparable regional peer in geography and service scope.

Direct peers

• Newmark Group: Full-service commercial real estate advisor with strong leasing and capital-markets capabilities. Borelli works with Newmark brokers (e.g., Matt Sweeney) on transactions, indicating direct overlap on Silicon Valley mandates.
• Marcus & Millichap: National investment real estate brokerage focused on commercial property sales, financing, and research. Directly comparable to Borelli's brokerage and land-sales business, especially its investment sales and capital-markets focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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