MESIROW FINANCIAL PRIVATE EQUITY ADVISORS, INC.

Thesis

Mesirow Financial Private Equity Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser based in Chicago, Illinois, with a significant presence in the private equity landscape. The firm manages substantial assets and employs a diversified strategy focused on private equity, real estate, and private credit. Their private equity strategy involves targeting high-quality funds through primary investments and secondary market acquisitions to mitigate risk. The firm's private equity program, founded in 1982, has a track record of managing institutional private equity portfolios. The firm's investment activities are structured across three primary divisions: Global Investment Management, Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services. Fund VIII-A was expected to be diversified geographically, primarily committing to North America and Europe, with US and Canadian investments anticipated to constitute 70%-80% of commitments, 15%-25% to Europe, and 5%-10% to other regions. While specific stage preferences for all funds are not detailed, Fund VIII-A's strategy included exposure to buyout, growth equity, and venture capital partnerships. Mesirow Financial Private Equity Advisors, Inc. utilizes a diversified approach within private equity, including primary fund investments, secondary market acquisitions, and co-investments. They focus on managers with a demonstrated history of low investment loss and established, top-tier franchises. As of June 24, 2026, Mesirow Financial Private Equity Advisors, Inc. reported $6.94 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). Mesirow Financial Private Equity Fund VIII-B, L.P.,