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Former Black Creek Founders Launch Speed Bay, a Shallow Bay Industrial Platform, with $250 Million Strategic Commitment from BDT & MSD Partners

$ARESPress releaseJun 3, 2026, 9:00 AM ETRead the release

Former founders of Black Creek Group, which was acquired by Ares Management in 2021, have launched a new independent industrial real estate platform called Speed Bay Warehouse Solutions. Speed Bay has secured a $250 million strategic capital commitment from BDT & MSD Partners, alongside $100 million from the founders, to target shallow bay, multi-tenant light industrial assets. The new firm has already acquired or under control approximately 2.7 million square feet across six U.S. markets and cites an actionable investment pipeline of over $1 billion.

Key figures

Bdt msd aum
18000000000
Acquired sqft
2700000
Pipeline value
1000000000
Founder commitment
100000000
Strategic commitment
250000000

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