IDM is dedicated to producing the highest yields for its clients on their investments in real property assets. The firm originates and manages investments in both direct equity and debt, as well as securitized, syndicated and other derivative instruments. IDM is an active manager of its assets, from acquisition to disposition. The firm has significant worldwide experience in privately sponsored, large-scale projects of all types, as well as in government sponsored public-private partnerships. In addition to maximizing financial returns on its investments, IDM seeks assets which enhance the living and working lives of people, are additive to their communities, and are sensitive to the natural environment.
IDM has a global history and depth of experience which gives the firm the ability to manage investments from inception to completion. The firm’s principals have expertise in a wide range of asset types. Services provided include financial underwriting, development oversight, design supervision, project and construction management, industrial labor management, marketing, sales, leasing, operations, asset and property management. The reach and effectiveness of IDM is further extended through long-established relationships with institutional investors, commercial lenders, investment banks, advisors, design professionals, specialty consultants and contractors.
A sample of institutions with which IDM affiliates have originated, ventured and/or financed real property related investments include the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD), the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), Northwestern Mutual Life, the ATT Master Pension Trust, AEW Capital Management, York Capital Management, Starwood Capital, Credit Suisse, Raiffeisen Bank, Creditanstalt Bank and Bank of America, to name only a few. Recent transaction advisors and placement agents have included Goldman Sachs & Co., Morgan Stanley, Eastdil Secured and Jefferies.