Strata forays into Pune launches premium Grade-A office asset worth Rs. 35 crores at Hinjewadi

• Asset leased to a leading manufacturer for a lock-in period of 9 years
• To offer a gross entry yield of 10% and a targeted IRR of 13.10%
• Hinjewadi is a prominent employment hub and an emerging residential locality comprising of large township projects
• New asset earmarks Strata’s 16th asset nationally after having funded assets across the country comprising an AUM of Rs. 700 crore
• The platform currently has over 30k users and 1900 active investors

PUNE: Strata, India’s leading tech-enabled commercial real estate (CRE) investment platform, today said that it has forayed into the Pune market with the launch of a plush, Grade-A office asset at Hinjewadi. Leased out to a leading manufacturer, the asset is worth approximately Rs. 35 crores and is expected to offer an average rental yield of 10%.

The newly launched office asset which spans an area of over 50,000 sq. ft. has been pre-leased for a period of 6 years with a lock-in period of 9 years. Additionally, the asset is expected to generate a net investor annual internal rate of return (IRR) of 13.10%, thus creating a rewarding and stable asset opportunity offering inflation-beating returns while generating passive income in the long term.

Addressed as the IT epicenter of India, Hinjewadi, is a prominent employment hub and the property is all set to host one of India’s premium MNCs’ as its tenant. Known for its tech parks and upmarket apartment complexes, shopping, and entertainment hubs, Hinjewadi is also emerging as a popular residential locality comprising of large township projects. The 50000 sq. ft. office asset is surrounded by state-of-the-art IT companies’ campuses like Infosys, Rajeev Gandhi Infotech Park, and Cognizant among others, making it ideal for an office space.

Commenting on the launch, Sudarshan Lodha, Co-founder & CEO, of Strata Property Management, said,

“We are delighted that after funding 15 premium assets across the country, we are now strengthening our presence in the magnificent state of Maharashtra with the launch of our 16th asset in the state’s cultural pride – Pune. With a premium tenant, location as prominent as Hinjewadi, and Strata’s expertise in managing Grade-A commercial spaces, our latest offering is a highly lucrative investment opportunity that will help investors participate in the phenomenal growth story of Pune.”

“The property market in Pune has made a strong comeback in the last year with sales already surpassing the pre-Covid levels across both residential and commercial segments. With huge demand especially across IT, BFSI, and manufacturing sectors, the commercial property market in Pune is witnessing immense traction and therefore our asset launch comes in at a very strategic time” he further added.

After funding 15 assets across the country, Strata’s foray into Pune comes in at a strategic time when the city is witnessing a strong revival post the pandemic. The company, today has over 700+ crore worth of Asset Under Management (AUM) with a total of 2.8 million sq ft managed across cities such as Bengaluru, Hosur, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur, etc.

Strata have been relentlessly working towards democratizing commercial real estate as an asset class in the country. The company has an investor base of over 30k+ comprising of over 1900 active investors. The past listings have witnessed participation from a diversified set of more than 1000 investors across HNIs, family offices, and top management from fortune 500 companies besides retail and institutional investors among others.

Strata envision to be the largest alternative investment platform in the country for retail investors by enabling them to invest in CRE assets, democratizing assets, and offering them an easy-to-use online platform. Through its tech-enabled platform, Strata empowers retail investors across the globe to invest in specific commercial properties in a particular location of their choice whilst offering good yields. Strata is backed by institutional investors like Kotak Investment Advisors, Gruhas Proptech, Sabre Investments Elevation Capital, Mayfield, and PropStack.

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July 20, 2022