-- $567 million in equity commitments made --

-- Real Estate - Direct Business positioned to acquire $1.6+ billion in real estate assets --

CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow Financial today announced the final closing of Mesirow Financial Real Estate Value Fund III, L.P. with equity commitments of $567 million from institutional investors across the U.S., Europe and Australia. The fund is managed by Mesirow Financial's Real Estate – Direct ("MFDRE") team, which employs a value-added real estate strategy primarily focused on the U.S. multifamily sector with a secondary focus on the student housing sector. The successful closing of Mesirow Financial Real Estate Value Fund III, L.P. will build on the strong track record of performance established with Funds I and II, and position the team to acquire more than $1.6 billion in real estate assets.

Alasdair Cripps, CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer for MFDRE said, "Our value proposition is to provide qualified institutional investors with compelling direct investment opportunities in the real estate industry that they might otherwise not have access to. This strategy leverages not only our investment acumen, but our deep-rooted relationships in the market—all for the benefit of our clients.  As stewards of capital, we will continue to be opportunistic and disciplined as we evaluate opportunities to acquire real estate assets."

Over the last five years, the MFDRE team has raised over $1.5 billion in equity and has invested in nearly 13,000 multifamily units in 23 cities nationwide. Assets are diversified across suburban and urban properties and U.S. geographic regions, as well as by construction type and vintage year. By design, the properties acquired share close proximity to public transit and are all located in areas with significant differentials between costs-to-own and costs-to-rent.

"This is a great milestone for our investors and for the team," remarked Mesirow Financial President Dominick Mondi.  "As a firm, we remain excited about the significant opportunities offered in the multifamily real estate market."

About Mesirow Financial
Mesirow Financial is an independent, employee-owned firm founded in 1937. As specialists in investment, risk management and advisory services, we are committed to helping our institutional, corporate and individual clients achieve their specific objectives. Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions designed to deliver measurable results. For more information about Mesirow Financial, please visit our website at mesirowfinancial.com.

Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any Mesirow Financial investment vehicle(s). Any offer can only be made to accredited investors and through the appropriate Offering Memorandum. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Mesirow Financial refers to Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates. The Mesirow Financial name and logo are registered service marks of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. © 2018.  All rights reserved.  Securities offered through Mesirow Financial, Inc. member FINRA, SIPC.

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Nancy Gonzales
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ngonzales@mesirowfinancial.com

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