Kase Abusharkh, a Partner at Bear Equities and Founding Principal of The Kase Group, began his real estate journey in 2001. With expertise in acquiring, financing, and developing commercial real estate, he served as the Chief Investment Officer for American Realty Capital- Retail Centers of America, Inc. in NYC. In his 3-year role, he played a key part in a successful $1 billion equity raise and oversaw acquisitions totalling over $1 billion in multi-tenant retail shopping centre space. Abusharkh’s impressive career highlights his significant contributions to the real estate industry, showcasing a track record of successful ventures and strategic financial accomplishments.
After successfully overseeing the merger of American Realty Capital- Retail Centers of America, Inc. with American Finance Trust Inc., Kase Abusharkh played a key role in creating a substantial $4 billion diversified REIT. Bear Equities, initially a single-family office, ventures into real estate, technology, and food & beverage businesses. As a principal investor, Bear Equities has efficiently managed over 30 commercial real estate assets, totalling a value surpassing $120,000,000 since 2020. Through its affiliate, Watch Hill Development, Bear Equities provides private financing to real estate developers and investors. It is a story of success.