Peakhill Capital acquired Venture Commercial Mortgage, a 35-year-old Minneapolis-based commercial mortgage banking firm.
This strategic transaction marks a pivotal step in Peakhill’s continued expansion across the United States, further strengthening its bridge lending business, JV Equity platform, and broadening its life correspondent lending capabilities for borrower clients.
Founded in 1990, Venture has built a strong reputation across the Midwest for delivering customized financing solutions and long-standing correspondent relationships with life insurance companies. By joining forces with Peakhill, Venture gains access to Peakhill’s deep capital resources, flexible lending, equity platforms, and national reach—while Peakhill benefits from Venture’s established borrower and lender relationships. Venture is a member of Strategic Alliance Mortgage (SAM), a network of over 250 originators in 38 offices throughout the U.S., giving Peakhill access to a larger borrower client base as well as over 300 other lenders.
“This acquisition accelerates Peakhill’s growth strategy in the U.S. and expands our team to over 150 professionals,” said Harley Gold, President & CEO, Peakhill. “Venture brings decades of expertise and trusted correspondent relationships that will enable us to offer an even wider suite of solutions, from flexible bridge loans and JV Equity to permanent financing, for our clients across North America.”
Through the acquisition, Peakhill will:
- Expand U.S. Bridge Lending: Strengthen its presence in key U.S. markets, providing fast, creative capital to borrowers in transitional real estate situations.
- Grow Life Correspondent Lending: Leverage Venture’s established correspondent network with life insurance companies to deliver competitive long-term financing solutions.
- Enhance Client Reach: Broaden its borrower base across multifamily, office, retail, and industrial sectors, ensuring tailored solutions for a diverse range of capital needs in credit and equity.
“We are excited to align with Peakhill, a firm whose values and entrepreneurial approach mirror our own,” said Kip Dunkelberger, President & CEO, Venture. “Together, we will provide unmatched capabilities to our borrowers and correspondent lenders, creating new opportunities for growth and partnership.”
In connection with the transaction, Double Peak Advisors, LLC, a boutique provider of capital markets advisory services to the commercial real estate industry, was the exclusive advisor to Peakhill.
This acquisition reflects Peakhill’s ongoing mission to enrich lives by empowering its team, clients, and community—fostering growth and meaningful impact in all it does.
