A History
of Successand a Culture of Innovation

Our Firm

Harrison Street is a leading investment management firm exclusively focused on alternative real assets. Headquartered in Chicago and London with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia, the Firm has approximately 290 employees and nearly $56 billion in assets under management. Clients of the Firm include a global institutional investor base domiciled in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America.

2005

Founded

$56B

Assets Under Management

620

Investors

In a recent article, Harrison Street’s Co-founder, Chairman & CEO, Christopher Merrill, outlines six key themes across alternative real assets investing that he believes will drive the industry and deliver compelling opportunities in 2024.

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Over the Firm’s 19-year history, we have been focused on providing our clients with unique and best-in-class investment solutions. I am exceptionally proud to work alongside a talented group of colleagues who come to Harrison Street each day to generate compelling investment opportunities and strong performance for our clients in a work environment that is inclusive, challenging and thoughtful.

Christopher Merrill, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO

Our Team

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our Foundation for Innovation

We are committed to building an inclusive environment which allows everyone to thrive by supporting and celebrating the backgrounds of all team members and valuing their unique perspectives. We actively pursue diversity as we build our workforce, develop our leadership and create opportunity across our business.

Awards & Accolades

Alternatives Investor of the Year – Global
Data Centers of the Year – N. America
ESG Firm of the Year – N. America

Received the Best in Building Health Award for five consecutive years (2020-2024)

2023 PREA ESG Momentum Award Winner

Awarded Best Places to Work
for nine years
(2014-2020, 2022, 2023)

Alternatives Investor of the Year – Global
Industry Figure of the Year – Global
Residential Investor of the Year – Global
Data Centers of the Year – Global
Residential Investor of the Year – N. America

Alternatives Investor of the Year – N. America
Capital Raise of the Year – N. America

Alternatives Investor of the Year – Global
Alternatives Investor of the Year – N. America
Firm of the Year – UK
Residential Investor of the Year – Europe