Urban Standard Capital Expands Partnership with GCM Grosvenor
Expanded Joint Venture Targets
GCM Grosvenor has been a strategic partner of Urban Standard for over two years. After committing
"We are excited to expand our relationship with GCM Grosvenor as one of our valued capital partners," said Seth Weissman, Founder and Managing Partner of Urban Standard Capital. "Middle-market real estate credit and structured equity can provide investors with a compelling opportunity to earn equity-like returns with a credit-level risk profile. It is a privilege to deploy capital in partnership with GCM Grosvenor and its investors.”
Charlie Brosens, Partner at Urban Standard Capital, added, “GCM Grosvenor’s expanded partnership reinforces their confidence in our value proposition, investment approach, team and execution capabilities. Our extensive experience as real estate owners coupled with our ability to be nimble and provide creative and flexible financing solutions across the capital structure uniquely positions us as a go-to capital partner.”
“Urban Standard Capital is uniquely positioned to capture the compelling flow of middle market loan originations,” said Peter Braffman, Managing Director at GCM Grosvenor. “As traditional lenders pull back due to regulatory pressures and balance sheet constraints, Urban Standard fills a critical gap, providing flexible, high-quality capital solutions to a loyal base of repeat borrowers and establishing itself as a leader in this niche.”
“We’ve worked with Seth and the Urban Standard Capital team for several years and are confident in the value they bring to the market,” said Danielle Even, Executive Director at GCM Grosvenor. “Their strong borrower relationships, access to off-market opportunities, and ability to structure complex transactions make them a highly capable partner in today’s lending environment.”
Urban Standard specializes in structuring bespoke lending solutions, including construction loans, bridge financing, and ground-up developments. The firm has also become a leading lender in the niche single-family luxury market, where it has built a reputation for financing high-end residential projects in high-barrier-to-entry, supply-constrained, deep demand-driven markets. With approximately
About Urban Standard Capital
Urban Standard Capital is a real estate investment firm with a focus on ground-up development, property renovations, and short-term financing solutions. The firm’s expertise as both an investor and a lender allow it to underwrite and deploy capital with deep market insight. Urban Standard Capital is dedicated to providing bespoke financing solutions while transforming properties into high-value real estate assets and invests on behalf of foundations, pension funds, insurance companies and family offices. For more information, please visit: uscnyc.com.
About GCM Grosvenor
GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately
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