
Investment
Mandate & Criteria
PRIVATE CREDIT CRITERIA
MGP Private Credit
Real Estate Financing Initiative
Our Real Estate Financing Initiative is designed to identify, structure, and finance high-value real estate transactions across multiple asset classes. By leveraging programmatic joint ventures, structured debt financing, and fund finance solutions, we aim to maximize investor returns while mitigating risks. Our team, composed of seasoned real estate and finance professionals, collaborates with proven sponsors to execute strategic transactions and optimize capital structures. Additionally, our expertise in specialty finance enables us to support a broad range of real estate and financial entities with customized funding solutions.
Real Estate Focus
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Bridge Financing: Short-term financing for acquisitions and refinancing
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Construction Financing: Funding for new developments and property rehabilitation
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Rescue Capital: Capital infusion to stabilize distressed assets
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Equity Recapitalization: Restructuring ownership and capital stacks
Our Real Estate Private Equity Team has a proven track record of successfully executing capital market mandates to support a diverse range of real estate transactions. We specialize in office, storage, hotel and hospitality, retail properties and shopping centers, multifamily properties, mobile home, workforce housing, industrial and manufacturing, and general real estate development projects.
Our team operates across the United States, maintaining a geographic and property type-agnostic approach. Real estate companies and developers rely on our expertise to acquire or construct additional properties, expand into new markets, and diversify their portfolios. We have successfully established programmatic joint venture equity facilities for our clients and provide mezzanine and debt financing as required.
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Real Estate Bridge Lending
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Facilitation of short-term financing solutions
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Structured platform financing and forward flow relationships
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Triple Net Lease (NNN) Properties
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Investment range: $20 - $200 million
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Investment grade and corporate credit tenants
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Minimum lease term: 15 years
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Target sectors: Retail, industrial, medical, office, logistics
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Specialty Finance Services
Our Specialty Finance Group offers specialized services to North American companies, encompassing asset-based lenders, factoring companies, purchase order finance providers, equipment lessors, trade finance providers, bridge lenders, consumer finance companies, non-bank real estate lenders, financial technology companies, and all other specialty finance firms. Commercial and consumer finance companies rely on our assistance to enhance their lending capabilities, facilitate acquisitions, or capitalize on growth opportunities.
We optimize capital structures and help scale platforms for:
• Asset-based lenders
• Merchant Cash Advance (MCA)
• Litigation Financing
• Small Business Lenders (SMB)
• Equipment Lessors
• Sub-Prime Lenders
• Bridge Lenders
• Consumer Finance Companies
• Non-Bank Real Estate Lenders
• Factoring & Purchase Order Finance
• Financial Technology Companies
• Trade Finance Providers
• IP and Film Financing
• All Non-Bank Lenders
Fund Finance Solutions
Insurance-rated leverage and credit facilities for private equity funds, credit funds, hedge funds, and specialty finance companies.
We collaborate with prominent insurance companies and a diverse range of highly specialized credit entities to construct customized fund finance facilities for our private equity, private credit, and select hedge fund clients. These fund facilities encompass NAV facilities, non-dilutive GP financings at the management company level, and distinct SPV leverage. Fund finance facilities range in size from $25 million to $1 billion per facility. They are meticulously constructed on a client-by-client basis and can be executed on a rated or unrated basis. The applications of these facilities are broad and adaptable, and they are accessed on a fund-by-fund basis, contingent upon the specific requirements of each fund.
These credit facilities encompass various options, such as:
- Non-Dilutive GP Financing
- Net Asset Value (NAV) Loans
- Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Leverage
- Continuation Vehicles
These facilities can range from $25 million to over $1 billion, catering to the unique needs of each individual situation. The bespoke nature of these transactions ensures a tailored approach to each deal.
Programmatic Joint Venture (JV) Equity
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Investment size: $50 - $500 million
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Sponsor cash equity contribution: Minimum 5-10%
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Target assets: Multifamily, industrial, retail, office, hospitality, mixed-use
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Structure: Co-GP and LP equity partnerships with preferred returns
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Demonstrated track record (5 years+)
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Deals secured/under contract or off market
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Real Estate Debt Financing
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Bridge Financing
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Construction Financing
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Rescue Capital
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Equity Recapitalization
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Capital Markets Services
Our team of seasoned private equity managers offers comprehensive transaction management services throughout the entire capital markets process. We commence by identifying the optimal capital structure and capital sources, including business lines of credit from banks, unitranche facilities, receivables financing facilities, asset-based lending (ABL), cash flow loans originated by non-bank capital providers, and equity investors from minority to control to full buyout. Our expertise enables us to structure the most suitable financing and/or capital for each unique situation.
Debt and Equity Capital Investments:
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Debt capital ranges from $25 million to $5 billion.
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Debt capital comprises senior secured to unsecured facilities.
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Structuring of senior secured, unitranche, and unsecured debt facilities.
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Minority and control equity investments for growth and buyouts.
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M&A advisory for acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
M&A Advisory Services:
Our team of experienced professionals provides asset management and M&A services. We strive to deliver unparalleled services and expertise, combining the sophistication of a bulge bracket firm with the personalized touch of a boutique private equity firm. Hundreds of business owners, investors, and management teams rely on us to execute their buy-side and sell-side M&A objectives. We support clients throughout the transaction process, from evaluating and recommending financial and strategic alternatives to identifying the appropriate partner, negotiating the final terms of the transaction.
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PRIVATE CREDIT CRITERIA
PRIVATE EQUITY CRITERIA
MGP Private Equity

Real Estate
Digital Assets
Financial Services
Natural Reasources
Technology
Power & Energy
PRIVATE EQUITY CRITERIA
Mergers & Acquisitions
Value Added Distribution
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Business Services
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Residential Services
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Financial Technology & Services
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Energy Transition & Climate Technology
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Healthcare
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Niche Manufacturing
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$50-80M Sweet Spot
$20-100M
United States & Canada
$1 million+ EBITDA - $10 million+ ARR
Strategic Partnership
Co-GP
Joint Venture Partnership
Co-Invest
How We Add Value To Our Portfolio Company’s
Manhattan Global Partners
Investment Criteria
Residential
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Commercial
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Mixed-Use
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Value add
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Land Development
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Develop Advanced Systems & Processes
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Implement Robotics & Automation
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Utilize AI, Machine Learning & Data Visualization
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Implement Multi-Layer Cybersecurity
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AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
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Comprehensive Talent Development
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A.I Agents Development & Deployment
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Hard Asset Tokenization
Blockchain Integration
PRIVATE HEDGE FUND CRITERIA
MGP Private Hedge Fund
Manhattan Global Partners
Hedging Strategies
PRIVATE HEDGE FUND CRITERIA

Yield Farming

Efficient Balance Sheet

Provision of Liquidity to “Liquidity Pools”

Interest Rate Arbitrage

Borrowing and Lending

Funding Fee Arbitrage

Directional Algorithmic Trading

Market Neutral
Options Trading

Covered Call

Volatility Trading

Delta Neutral

Statistical Arbitrage

Long and Short Trading Strategies

Merger and Acquisition
