Mesirow Financial

General contacts

Investor type

PE / Fund of funds

Founded

1937

AUM

$12 000 M

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Mesirow Financial is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm employs over 850 professionals and offers a range of services including investment banking, advisory, and private equity investments. Mesirow is known for its personalized approach to financial services and its commitment to social responsibility.

The firm focuses on sectors such as financial services, real estate, and technology, providing services like sell-side advisory, corporate divestitures, and private placements. Mesirow's private equity division caters to institutional and high-net-worth clients, with a history of investing in diverse sectors. The firm manages several funds, including the Mesirow Financial Real Estate Value Fund V with $1.2 billion in assets under management.

Notable investments by Mesirow Financial include The Skin Center, Grand Appliance, and College Finance Company. These investments highlight the firm's diverse portfolio and its ability to provide strategic advisory services across various industries.

Industry

Technology Industrial Healthcare Services Aerospace Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C)

Mesirow Financial Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Mesirow Financial Real Estate Value Fund V	Fund of funds	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Technology	Seed Series A Series B	North America	$5-10 m	$1200 M	May 2025

Contacts

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Anthony Deras Vice President

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George Barbar Senior Managing Director

Senior Managing Director

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FAQs about Mesirow Financial

Is Mesirow Financial a venture capital or private equity firm?

Mesirow Financial is a private equity firm that also operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Mesirow Financial located?

Mesirow Financial is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Mesirow Financial founded?

Mesirow Financial was founded in 1937.

What sectors and industries does Mesirow Financial invest in?

Mesirow Financial invests in companies and startups in Technology, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Aerospace, Business Services (B2B), Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C).

What is Mesirow Financial geographical focus of investments?

Mesirow Financial invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Mesirow Financial typically invest in?

Mesirow Financial invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Mesirow Financial investment?

Mesirow Financial usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Mesirow Financial?

Mesirow Financial has around $12 000m assets under management.

When was Mesirow Financial last fund created?

Mesirow Financial last fund was created/launched in 2025-05-19

What are the contacts of Mesirow Financial?

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