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Freudenheim Partners facilitates 6,185 s/f sublease expansion to Ara Partners

Boston, MA Freudenheim Partners has facilitated a 6,185 s/f sublease for an expanding Houston-based company, Ara Partners, at 222 Berkley St. The private equity firm, which specializes in industrial decarbonization, will sublease 6,185 s/f in the Back Bay. Ellie Cullinan and Chris Rogers represented the tenant, Ara Partners, in the transaction.

“With a focus towards Boston’s Back Bay, Houston headquartered Ara Partners was searching for a significant presence for their expanding Boston office,” said Chris Rogers, executive vice president of Freudenheim Partners. “Our mission was to help them quickly secure a fully furnished sublease space in a ‘signature’ building, at a cost-effective price. With demand strong for a narrowing supply in Back Bay, due diligence and efficiency were put to the test, successfully.”

Ara Partners invests in the industrial & manufacturing, chemicals & materials, energy efficiency & green fuels and food & agriculture sectors, seeking to build businesses that are focused on sustainability and ESG principles.

Freudenheim Partners is a tenant-focused commercial real estate brokerage firm founded on the principle that strong relationships are built by consistently delivering the best results for our clients.

FP brings creativity, thoughtful insight and superior execution to the forefront of each and every leasing and investment sales interaction.

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