Mesirow overview
Stories about Mesirow
TRSNYC commits $133m to Mesirow real estate fund
Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York has backed Mesirow's fifth flagship real estate fund.
ESR hires former Mesirow exec for senior role in Asia - Exclusive
Joshua Daitch is relocating to Singapore to join the pan-Asia logistics specialist.
EXCLUSIVE: Mesirow exits RE multi-manager business
Courtland Partners will be charged with winding down the funds of the financial services firm’s indirect real estate arm.
Tishman acquires Chicago office for $385m
The New York-based firm has purchased 353 North Clark from Mesirow Financial for less than what the building cost to build.
Mesirow taps ex-Schroders veteran
The Chicago-based fund of funds has hired Michael Clarke as head of its European real estate operations, following 18 years at Schroders.
Mesirow closes $225m fund of funds
The Chicago-based financial services firm has closed its real estate fund of funds above target. Investment decisions are advised by consultants Courtland Partners.
Mesirow Financial hires Verde Realty exec
The fund of funds manager has appointed William Fowler and promoted Jeffrey Sobcynski to senior vice presidents. In November, the firm tapped Schroders’ veteran Michael Clarke to lead its European activities.
Mesirow contact information
Offices
353 North Clark Street, Chicago, 60654, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Alasdair Cripps | Job titleChief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Real Estate Direct Investments | LocationChicago, United States | Email  ------- |
| Key ContactMr. Thomas F. Hynes | Job titleSenior Managing Director, Capital Formation | LocationChicago, United States | Email --------- |
| Key ContactMr. Justin Maturo | Job titleCo-Chief Investment Officer | LocationChicago, United States | Email ------- |
| Key ContactMr. David Schrock | Job titleSenior Managing Director, Global Head of Capital Formation & Currency Solutions | LocationChicago, United States | Email --------- |
Mesirow fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 4
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager ------ | Commitment dateOct 2013 | Commitment size- | |
Manager -------- | Commitment dateMay 2010 | Commitment size ------ | |
Manager -------- | Commitment dateOct 2009 | Commitment size -------- | |
Mesirow funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ------ | Open date- | Strategy ----- | |
Closed funds: 5
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ------- | Close dateMay 2025 | Strategy ------- | |
Fund size ---------- | Close dateJun 2021 | Strategy ---------- | |
Fund size --------- | Close dateSep 2018 | Strategy ----------- | |
Stories that mention Mesirow
IMRF commits $100m to real estate
The pension fund has made commitments to three real estate funds.
Courtland creates succession plan – Exclusive
Michael Humphrey, a co-founder of the Cleveland, Ohio-based real assets consulting firm, will be selling part of his equity stake to three new equity owners.
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CBRE Global appoints new EMEA investor services head
Industry veteran Michael Clarke is joining CBRE Global Investors from March to lead investor relations, equity raising and to help form investment strategies across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
Ex-Presidio founders launch new firm
Jack Berquist and Desi Co have left Macquarie Capital to form Accord Group, in partnership with former Mesirow executive Jeff Sobczynski.
Tishman buys Hilton HQ from Blackstone
The two New York-based fund managers have agreed a deal that sees Tishman buy the two-building headquarters for $65m for its $1bn Fund VII. Tishman plans to spend around $23m on upgrades.
Illinois SURS seeks core real estate managers
The $13.9 billion state university pension system has launched a search for core real estate managers, as it seeks to increase its total exposure in the asset class to 10 percent over time.
Illinois SURS hires two FoF managers
The $14.3 billion pension plan has selected two managers for real estate fund of funds mandates.