Venture Capital and Private Equity
FMG Venture Capital/Private Equity Division provides growth capital to United States based small and
middle market business ventures seeking growth capital to realize business plans. We represent both
venture capital funds (investment trusts, venture capital trusts, limited partnerships or other vehicles) and
companies seeking investment. We also assist our investor clients with managing their equity investment
portfolio. With capital under management from a diverse group of investors, FMG Real Estate Division is
well positioned to capitalize on investment opportunities generated by our extensive network of clients,
partners and institutions.
FMG Real Estate Division enjoys a competitive advantage in originating, analyzing and exiting investments
in real estate because of our extensive expertise in real estate investment, acquisition, disposition and
portfolio management. Since 1982, we have built, operated and managed over $2 billion of performing
and distressed assets across North America.
Enhanced Diversification
FMG Real Estate Division casts a broad net when acquiring investments. As a result, we offer equity
investment opportunities that are broadly diversified by business and industry type, geographic location
and ownership structure. Our network of private and institutional investors, fund sponsors, brokers,
financial institutions, and other potential sources gives us access to:
- Interests in private commingled funds
- Interests in single and multi-asset joint venture partnerships
- Shares of private REITs
- Interests in real estate operating companies
Comprehensive Approach to Evaluating Our Investments
FMG Real Estate Division’s team of investment professionals performs both top-down and bottom-up
analysis when determining whether to acquire investment interests. Our analysis involves evaluating the
investment potential based on several criteria including general market trends, reputation and
performance record in comparison to similar business models and pro-forma performance projections.
FMG Real Estate Division’s comprehensive investment evaluation addresses a variety of factors, including:
- Performance record and reputation of the business/venture and its principals
- Projected operating cash flows for the underlying investment
- Projected sale timing and proceeds of the underlying property investments
- Capital structure and legal structure of the business/venture
- Degree of illiquidity associated with the investment interest
- Future funding requirements
In addition, FMG Real Estate Division’s underwriting process may involve onsite visits to inspect specific
business operational methods. Each investment is considered in its totality, to provide the best possible
assessment of future potential cash flows and the risks associated with realizing those cash flows.
Teamwork and Experience
FMG Real Estate Division is comprised of dedicated investment professionals combining more than thirty
years of experience. Our internal team combined with our external network of private and institutional
investors, fund sponsors, brokers, and financial institutions provide a wealth of investment knowledge and
a constant flow of market intelligence, borrower/investor reconnaissance and pricing/capital market
feedback. We believe that investment analysis is an art and a science, a blend of subjective judgment
skills and the objective discipline of analytical modeling. Our success is the result of a well-reasoned
strategy that combines pragmatic research, analysis and due diligence with the subjective judgment skills
of our investment professionals. We integrate various resources including information 119 systems, market
studies and the industry knowledge of seasoned professionals with the knowledge of the economics, fiscal
and monetary policies, as well as local and national trends to assist us in our research and analysis of real
estate holdings.
We specialize in identifying under-valued real estate assets in markets with diverse tenant demand,
supply constraints and exit liquidity. We achieve superior returns on investment by implementing
specialized business plans that significantly add value through active asset management programs
including repositioning, redevelopment, capital improvements, and a disciplined disposition approach. Our
experience spans a variety of investment disciplines including:
- Acquisitions
- Development and redevelopment
- Securities analysis
- Finance/capital markets research
- Asset management
- Capital management
- Dispositions
- Advisory services
Investment Opportunities
FMG Real Estate Division has identified several investment opportunities in medium to large sized business
ventures and real estate projects. We are currently evaluating a healthy pipeline of risk-adjusted high
return venture capital and private equity opportunities in Washington DC and other attractive geographic
markets for existing clients.
For more information about our venture capital and private equity services, contact us today for a
personalized services review.
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