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MSDR Partners
MSDR Partners is a multi-family office in New York led by Mark Shafir, focusing on real estate, private credit, and infrastructure co-investments.
MSDR Partners
MSDR Partners operates as a multi-family office serving a small number of high-net-worth families. The firm was founded by Mark Shafir, who previously ran his own advisory practice focusing on structured finance and real estate. The firm's investment strategy spans real estate, private credit, infrastructure, and hedge funds. MSDR Partners sources direct co-investment opportunities and structures SPVs for its client base. The geographic focus is primarily North America, with select exposures in Europe. MSDR Partners has disclosed no total deployment or team size publicly. The firm maintains a single office in New York City. No recent operational events beyond standard client advisory work have been reported in public sources. The firm differentiates itself through a hands-on advisory model that combines family office services with deal sourcing and structured finance expertise. The principals bring background from investment banking and legal advisory.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Principals
Mark G. Shafir
Managing Partner
David P. Ryan
Managing Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at MSDR Partners?
Mark Shafir serves as Managing Partner and leads the firm's investment strategy. David P. Ryan is a Managing Director. Both have backgrounds in finance and legal advisory (public record).
Is MSDR Partners structured as a single family office or a multi-family office?
MSDR Partners operates as a multi-family office, serving a small group of families. The firm provides investment management and advisory services rather than managing capital from a single wealth source.
What asset classes does MSDR Partners focus on?
The firm invests across real estate, private credit, infrastructure, and hedge funds. It structures direct co-investments and SPVs for its client families.
Does MSDR Partners participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
MSDR Partners emphasizes direct co-investments and structured transactions, though it may also allocate to third-party funds. The firm's model is built around deal sourcing and advisory.
What is the wealth origin of MSDR Partners' clients?
The firm does not publicly disclose the wealth origins of its client families. As a multi-family office, it serves families from various backgrounds, likely including entrepreneurial and professional wealth.
How does MSDR Partners source proprietary deal flow?
The firm leverages the principals' relationships from investment banking and legal advisory. It sources deals through co-investment networks and institutional partnerships.
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