H.I.G. Realty

H.I.G. Realty Partners is a prominent investment firm specializing in real estate equity and credit strategies across the United States, Europe, and Latin America. As the real estate arm of H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative assets investment firm, H.I.G. Realty focuses on mid-sized real estate assets, particularly those in special situations. The firm employs a hands-on, operationally-focused approach to redevelop and reposition properties that may be undercapitalized or insufficiently managed. Their equity investments target single properties ranging from $25 million to $200 million and portfolios up to $500 million, with a typical holding period of three to five years.

Beyond equity, H.I.G. Realty Credit Partners, the firm's real estate debt platform, provides a range of debt investments. These include first-mortgage loans, senior bridge loans, mezzanine loans, and preferred equity investments, primarily backed by high-quality, middle-market properties in the U.S. The credit platform is known for its creative and well-structured debt capital solutions, aiming to unlock property value for borrowers, especially in transitional properties and those with complex business plans.

H.I.G. Capital, the parent company, was founded in 1993 by Sami Mnaymneh and Tony Tamer, who continue to serve as Executive Chairmen. The firm has grown to manage $74 billion in assets across various strategies, including private equity, growth equity, direct lending, special situations, infrastructure, and real estate. H.I.G. Realty Partners has invested over $7 billion in real estate assets and completed over $3.8 billion in debt investments, encompassing diverse property types such as multi-family, hospitality, logistics, industrial, office, residential, and self-storage.

The firm boasts a substantial team of over 500 investment professionals operating from 18 global offices, bringing extensive operating, strategic, and financial management expertise to their investments. Key leadership within H.I.G. Realty includes Riccardo Dallolio, Managing Director & Head of H.I.G. Real Estate, Europe, and David Hirschberg and Ira Weidhorn, both Managing Directors & Co-Heads of H.I.G. Real Estate, U.S. H.I.G. Realty is also committed to responsible investment, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment activities to drive improved long-term outcomes.