- Founded by Vik Uppal, Mavik Capital is a New York-based next-generation, multi-strategy investment firm built to deliver long-term outperformance;
- With a primary focus on middle-market real estate across the U.S, the firm has deployed over $3b in capital and realized more than 110 investments to date;
- The $25.1m note-on-note loan from OakNorth will be used to finance the conversion of the vacant Crowne Plaza hotel in Syracuse into a new multifamily property;
- The site is located within walking distance of two major universities, Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University, housing over 20k students;
- OakNorth recently secured authorization from the Federal Reserve and the New York State Department of Financial Services for a Representative Office in New York.
New York, USA, 18 November, 2024; OakNorth, the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has provided an $25.1m note-on-note facility to New York-based next-generation, multi-strategy investment firm, Mavik Capital.
Founded by CEO and CIO, Vik Uppal, the firm primarily focuses on identifying middle-market real estate opportunities across the U.S. Operating across three core verticals, including special situations, traditional lending and credit solutions, and insurance, the firm has successfully deployed over $3b in capital via more than 110 investments, since inception.
The $25.1m note-on-note facility from OakNorth will be used to convert the vacant 20-storey Crowne Plaza hotel in Syracuse into a new multifamily property. Consisting of 287 studio apartments, the building will offer numerous amenities, including a community kitchen, dining, lounge and co-working areas, games room, wellness and fitness hub and business center. Located half a mile from Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University, the site will also include a restaurant and convenience store on the ground floor, as well as 229 car parking spaces.
The transaction follows OakNorth’s authorization in August from the Federal Reserve and the New York State Department of Financial Services for a Representative Office in New York.
Mike Fishbein, Managing Director of Mavik, commented: At Mavik, we are focused on crafting solutions and building creative structures that seek to maximize returns while strongly mitigating risk. At our core, we are driven by a commitment to outperform. OakNorth is an important partner to Mavik on this transaction.”
Dylan Jagjivan, Associate Director of Debt Finance at OakNorth, added: “We were delighted to support Mavik on its latest investment. Its highly experienced management team, in addition to the site’s proximity to two major universities and the overall shortfall of high-quality accommodation in the region, are key factors in our confidence. Note-on-note facilities enable OakNorth to access a wider variety of clients which we might not have access to typically, and we look forward to completing more of these loans going forward.”
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About OakNorth Bank plc
Launched in September 2015 and founded by entrepreneurs, OakNorth is a digital bank focused on serving and empowering the lower mid-market (businesses with £$1m-$100m in turnover), that are seeking to scale but are routinely underserved or overlooked by traditional banks.
To date, it has provided c.$15bn to these businesses across a wide range of sectors, achieving performance metrics that place it amongst the top 1% of commercial banks globally. Its loans have directly contributed to the creation of 47,000 jobs, and over 29,000 new homes across the UK and the US – the majority of which are affordable and social housing.
It is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Visit www.oaknorth.co.uk for more information.
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