Acres Commercial Realty
Post in 2025
Acres Commercial Realty is a real estate investment trust that offers transitional commercial real estate loans and commercial real estate credit investments. The company focuses on commercial real estate-related assets and higher-yielding commercial finance assets. It invests in whole loans, A-notes and B-notes, mezzanine loans, mortgage-related securities, and other asset-backed securities, as well as senior secured corporate loans, equipment leases, notes, trust preferred securities, and private equity investments issued mainly by financial institutions. Founded in 2005 and based in Westbury, New York.
Fontainebleau Development
Debt Financing in 2024
Fontainebleau Development is a real estate development company focused on creating large-scale lifestyle properties in the hospitality, retail, residential, and commercial sectors. The firm engages in the design, construction, ownership, marketing, and operation of its developments, ensuring expertise at every stage of a project's life cycle. Its portfolio includes a range of hospitality and residential properties, aiming to provide advanced entertainment and hospitality experiences. Through its comprehensive approach, Fontainebleau Development seeks to deliver innovative and high-quality real estate solutions.
Banco do Brasil
Post in 2024
Banco do Brasil S.A., established in 1808 and headquartered in Brasília, is the largest bank in Latin America by assets and operates under federal control. The bank offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services tailored for individuals, small and medium enterprises, large corporations, and the public sector. Its offerings encompass traditional banking services such as deposit accounts, personal and commercial loans, credit cards, and online banking, as well as agribusiness financing. In addition to banking, Banco do Brasil provides insurance products, including life and property coverage, and engages in asset management and financial advisory services. The bank also facilitates foreign exchange transactions and electronic payment processing, enhancing its service portfolio to meet diverse customer needs.
Portman Ridge
Post in 2024
Portman Ridge Finance is an investment company. They invest in senior secured term loans and mezzanine debt primarily in privately held middle market companies, asset management companies, and debt and subordinated securities.
Pagaya is a fintech company leveraging machine learning and big data analytics to manage institutional funds, primarily focusing on fixed income and alternative credit markets.
Mistras Group
Post in 2022
Founded in 1978, Mistras Group specializes in asset protection solutions for critical energy, industrial, and public infrastructure. The company offers a range of services including mechanical integrity testing, non-destructive testing, destructive testing, engineering consulting, and enterprise inspection data management software.
Nutmeg
Acquisition in 2021
Nutmeg is a UK-based online wealth management company offering a digital discretionary investment service for individuals. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, it provides a platform to build and manage diversified investment portfolios, including ISAs and pensions, with a focus on easy access to investing and transparent, cost-conscious charges. The platform enables clients to choose global portfolios and have investments managed online, aiming to simplify investing and help users meet their financial goals.
iCapital Network
Venture Round in 2020
iCapital Network is a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors. It has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions. Wealth management firms use iCapital’s solutions to provide clients with quality funds at lower minimums and simplified digital workflows. Asset managers, RIAs, and banks leverage iCapital’s technology to streamline and scale their alternative investments operational infrastructure. Additionally, the iCapital ‘flagship’ platform offers wealth advisors and their high-net-worth client's access to a curated menu of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured investments, and other alternatives to help meet their investing needs for return and diversification. iCapital’s research and diligence team offers robust analysis alongside the firm’s extensive suite of advisor education, compliance, portfolio management, and portfolio analytics tools and services.
iCapital has been recognized on the Forbes FinTech 50 list each year from 2018 through 2002, the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021 and 2022, and MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards as Solutions Provider of the Year in 2020 and 2021. As of May 31, 2022, iCapital services more than US$130 billion in global client assets, of which more than US$30 billion are from international investors (non-US Domestic), across more than 1,035 funds. Employing more than 800 people globally, iCapital is headquartered in NYC and has offices worldwide including in Zurich, London, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.
Krauser Entreprises
Debt Financing in 2020
Krauser Enterprises Inc. is a diversified holding company that invests in, acquires, and manages a portfolio of companies across a wide range of industries. We are committed to creating long-term value for our shareholders by partnering with exceptional management teams and building strong businesses.
We invest in companies with strong growth potential and a proven track record of success. We are particularly interested in companies that operate in industries with attractive long-term trends and that have a competitive advantage.
We are an active investor and work closely with our management teams to develop and execute strategic plans that will drive growth and profitability. We also provide our companies with access to capital, resources, and expertise to help them achieve their goals.
Krauser Enterprises Inc. is a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes. We are committed to helping our companies succeed and to creating value for our shareholders.
Industrial Property Trust
Debt Financing in 2019
Industrial Property Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring and operating income-producing industrial properties, primarily high-quality distribution warehouses. Established in 2012 as a Maryland corporation, it transitioned to a Maryland REIT in February 2020. The trust aims to generate rental revenue by leasing these properties to creditworthy corporate customers. Since the taxable year ending December 31, 2013, it has elected to be treated as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes and intends to maintain compliance with the relevant regulations. Utilizing an Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust (UPREIT) structure, Industrial Property Trust holds nearly all of its assets through an Operating Partnership, ensuring efficient management and operation of its real estate portfolio.
iCapital Network
Corporate Round in 2018
iCapital Network is a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors. It has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions. Wealth management firms use iCapital’s solutions to provide clients with quality funds at lower minimums and simplified digital workflows. Asset managers, RIAs, and banks leverage iCapital’s technology to streamline and scale their alternative investments operational infrastructure. Additionally, the iCapital ‘flagship’ platform offers wealth advisors and their high-net-worth client's access to a curated menu of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured investments, and other alternatives to help meet their investing needs for return and diversification. iCapital’s research and diligence team offers robust analysis alongside the firm’s extensive suite of advisor education, compliance, portfolio management, and portfolio analytics tools and services.
iCapital has been recognized on the Forbes FinTech 50 list each year from 2018 through 2002, the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021 and 2022, and MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards as Solutions Provider of the Year in 2020 and 2021. As of May 31, 2022, iCapital services more than US$130 billion in global client assets, of which more than US$30 billion are from international investors (non-US Domestic), across more than 1,035 funds. Employing more than 800 people globally, iCapital is headquartered in NYC and has offices worldwide including in Zurich, London, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.
Public Investment Fund
Debt Financing in 2018
Established in 1971, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is a sovereign wealth fund focusing on sustainable investments both domestically and internationally. It manages a diverse portfolio across various sectors and asset classes, aiming to localize modern technology and spur economic growth.
Axoni is a technology company specializing in real-time data replication solutions tailored for the financial industry. Established in 2017, it focuses on serving major financial institutions, including banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and market infrastructure firms worldwide, with offices located in New York and London. The company's platform facilitates the rapid and reliable deployment of critical financial networks, ensuring automated, real-time data replication among market participants. Additionally, Axoni develops distributed ledger software that integrates traditional financial technologies with blockchain capabilities, enhancing market information, trend analysis, and communication networks. This innovative approach allows financial entities to modernize their systems related to legal records, lifecycle events, and cash flow calculations, thereby improving operational efficiency and data management.
InvestCloud
Private Equity Round in 2016
InvestCloud is a prominent provider of digital financial services, focused on transforming the wealth management industry through innovative technology. The company offers a comprehensive platform that supports asset management and wealth management, catering to a diverse range of clients, including wealth and asset managers, banks, and financial advisors. Its solutions are designed to enhance investment knowledge and facilitate effective financial planning, enabling users to achieve higher returns on investments. InvestCloud's commitment to personalization and scalability is evident in its advisory programs, which include unified managed accounts and separately managed accounts. By equipping financial advisors and their clients with advanced technology and data-driven insights, InvestCloud aims to deliver superior digital wealth management experiences. Headquartered in the United States, the company serves a global clientele, representing a significant portion of the world's total assets. In recognition of its leadership in the fintech space, InvestCloud was named one of CNBC's World’s Top Fintech Companies in 2024.
Bear Stearns
Acquisition in 2008
Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. was a global investment banking, securities trading, and brokerage firm founded in 1923 and headquartered in New York City. The company specialized in a range of financial services, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, fixed income sales and trading, and asset management. Additionally, Bear Stearns offered trading and research, private client services, derivatives, foreign exchange, and futures trading. It catered to a diverse clientele, including governments, corporations, institutions, and individual investors. The firm had a significant international presence, with offices not only in the United States but also in major financial centers such as London, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. In 2008, Bear Stearns was acquired by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, marking the end of its independent operations.