Inside BridgeInvest: How Ian Glaser Helped Build a Cycle-Tested Platform for Real Estate Credit

In this episode, Chris LeRoy and Alex deMarco sit down with Ian Glaser, Partner and Investment Committee Member at BridgeInvest, to explore how the Miami-based real estate credit manager is navigating one of the most attractive lending environments in over a decade. Founded in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis, BridgeInvest has grown into a vertically integrated, senior-secured lending platform with more than $2.5 billion invested across 160 loans. Ian discusses the firm’s disciplined focus on capital preservation, consistent yield generation, and hands-on management throughout the lending lifecycle. He also shares insights on how BridgeInvest’s direct sourcing, vertical integration, and LP-aligned culture have driven a near-zero loss ratio and long-term outperformance. The conversation covers today’s opportunities in recapitalizations, development financing, and transitional assets, as well as BridgeInvest’s expansion through its new open-ended Credit Fund V designed for flexibility and enduring performance#PrivateCredit #RealEstateCredit #PrivateMarkets #AlternativeInvestments #CommercialRealEstate #CRELending #RealEstateDebt #CreditFunds #InstitutionalInvesting #InvestmentManagement #DakotaResearchTired of chasing outdated leads? Book a demo to see how Dakota Marketplace simplifies your fundraising process with accurate, up-to-date investor data.