Diversified Real Estate Capital
Real EstateIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Diversified Real Estate Capital, LLC is a Chicago-based real estate company that provides equity capital and related expertise to U.S. commercial property ventures. It raises funds from ultra high-net-worth individuals and family office investors and emphasizes enduring relationships with investors and joint venture partners as a core component of its operating model. The firm targets a range of property types—including office, retail, multifamily, industrial, residential, and mixed-use—with a focus on Central Business District opportunities, typically exiting through sales to institutional buyers though it may hold assets longer when appropriate. Diversified Real Estate Capital has participated in more than $2 billion in commercial real estate transactions and provided over $700 million of equity, with investment sizes commonly ranging from $50 million to $150 million and property-level leverage capped at 65%. The company runs a build-to-core development program in major growth markets and sponsors a $500 investment fund focused on development and investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones; it is headquartered at 444 West Lake Street, Chicago, and maintains a website at drecapital.com.