Cascade Asset Management serves Bill Gates and the Trust by taking a value-oriented approach, investing globally across a wide range of asset classes. Cascade seeks out principled management teams of innovative companies, which advance shareholder and stakeholder interests, enhance job creation and help meet important economic needs.
Since its founding, Cascade has invested in a variety of industries including commercial real estate, railroads, aviation, luxury hospitality, farm equipment and agricultural land. Here are illustrative examples:
Commercial Real Estate
Strategic Property Partners, LLC (“SPP”) is a full-service commercial real estate developer, owner and operator focused on expanding its growing platform of innovative, world-class experiential properties. SPP’s approach integrates the principles of walkability, sustainability, connectivity, design quality, and wellness, as reflected in its flagship project www.waterstreettampa.com, one of the largest urban developments in the U.S.
Agricultural Land
Cascade is proud to invest in agricultural land in the U.S, spurring rural job creation, supporting sustainable practices, and helping meet the world’s food needs. Cascade participates in Leading Harvest, a respected non-profit organization that provides sustainability assurance programs comprised of standards, audit procedures, training, education, and reporting offerings that are optimized for flexibility, scalability, and impact.
Luxury Hospitality
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, operating and managing hotels, residences and extraordinary experiences. Cascade first invested in Four Seasons in 1997 and now owns a controlling stake, reflecting its strong belief in and excitement for the company’s iconic brand.