Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE:ARE) (NYSE: ARE) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the development, ownership and operation of collaborative life science and technology campuses. The company’s core business activities focus on providing high-quality laboratory, office and technical space to leading-edge life science and biotechnology firms. Its portfolio is designed to foster innovation through thoughtfully designed facilities that support research, development and commercialization.
Since its founding in 1994, Alexandria Real Estate Equities has expanded beyond its California headquarters in Pasadena to establish a presence in the country’s most dynamic life science clusters. Key markets include Boston/Cambridge, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Research Triangle Park. In each location, the company curates communities where academic institutions, biopharmaceutical companies and technology enterprises come together under one roof.
The company’s services extend beyond traditional real estate leasing to encompass build-to-suit development, strategic joint ventures and property management. Alexandria forms long-term relationships with its tenants, offering customized laboratory infrastructure, sustainability features and amenities that promote collaboration. Through public-private partnerships and innovation district initiatives, Alexandria helps shape regional ecosystems that attract talent, capital and cutting-edge research programs.
Leadership at Alexandria Real Estate Equities is spearheaded by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Joel S. Marcus, who has guided the company’s growth since its inception. Under his stewardship, Alexandria has consistently reinvested in new development opportunities and pursued strategic alliances to anticipate the evolving needs of the life science industry. The management team combines deep sector expertise in real estate finance and scientific innovation, positioning Alexandria as a leading landlord for the life science community.
