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Illinois Family Offices Investing in Private Credit

This page lists 3 Illinois family offices with private credit among their recorded interests. It offers founders, fund managers and advisors a narrow starting point for researching firms that may be relevant to private lending strategies. Two offices are single-family offices and one is a multi-family office, and all three are located in Chicago. Private credit appears for all 3, as does real estate; private equity and venture capital appear for 2 each. Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity also appear for 2 offices apiece. The listed interests span several asset and sector themes, so the private credit tag alone does not establish lending type, borrower profile, geography or check size. Review each public profile and verify the firm’s mandate before outreach. The limited count means a broader search may be appropriate if your criteria are more specific.

At a glance

  • The list includes 3 offices, with 2 single-family offices and one multi-family office.
  • All 3 listed offices are in Chicago.
  • Private credit and real estate each appear for all 3 offices.
  • AUM is disclosed for all 3 offices.

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Hightower Family Office

Chicago, IL | Multi-family office | Founded 2007

Hightower Family Office coordinates wealth management services for families, entrepreneurs and business owners. Its work spans investment decisions, tax and estate planning, philanthropy and family governance.

AUM range
Over $20B
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Public Equities, Fixed Income, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Private Credit
  • Equities
  • Fixed Income
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital
  • Real Estate
  • Private Credit

Henry Crown and Company

Chicago, IL | Single family office

Henry Crown and Company manages investments across publicly traded securities, real estate, investment funds, and privately held operating companies. Its subsidiary holding company manages wholly owned businesses.

AUM range
$5B-$20B
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Public Equities, Real Estate, Funds, Direct Investments, Infrastructure, Private Credit
Wealth source
Crown family
  • Public Securities
  • Real Estate
  • Operating Companies
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Transportation
  • Food Processing

Sawdust Investment Management Corp.

Chicago, IL | Single family office | Founded 2003

Sawdust Investment Management is a US-based single-family office. Its stated investment areas include technology, healthcare-related sectors, retail and real estate.

AUM range
$1B-$5B
Check size
Not stated
Asset classes
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Credit, Hedge Funds, Real Estate
Wealth source
Not stated
  • Technology
  • MedTech
  • Retail
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital
  • Real Estate

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Questions about this list

How many Illinois family offices are included in the private credit list?

The page includes 3 Illinois family offices with private credit among their recorded interests. Two are single-family offices and one is a multi-family office. All three are located in Chicago, so the list is a compact starting set for further research.

Does the private credit focus indicate a specific lending strategy?

The available statistics show private credit for all 3 offices, but do not identify loan type, borrower profile, geography, seniority or deal size. Review each public profile and verify the investment mandate directly through an appropriate business channel before assuming a match.

What other interests are recorded for these offices?

Real estate appears for all 3 offices. Private equity, venture capital, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity each appear for 2, while equities and fixed income each appear for one. Recorded themes may overlap within profiles and do not create mutually exclusive groups.

How should I approach these offices well?

Make the lending strategy clear, including the borrower or asset context, capital structure and requested financing. Connect those details to the office’s public investment interests and keep the initial note focused. Verify mandate fit and decision-making responsibilities before sending detailed materials.

What does the full list add?

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