Urban Standard Capital has expanded its strategic partnership with GCM Grosvenor. The partnership, structured as a $135 million joint venture, will enable Urban Standard to originate more than $1 billion in loans and further reinforce its position as a premier real estate finance solutions provider across the United States.
GCM Grosvenor has been a strategic partner of Urban Standard for more than two years. After committing $50 million in 2023, the firm is now nearly doubling its investment, committing capital through GCM Grosvenor-managed investment vehicles to support Urban Standard’s expanding lending platform. The expansion underscores GCM Grosvenor’s rigorous investment approach and is a testament to the strength of the relationship between the two firms.
“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
