Layla Capital Completes Initial Closing of its Second Fund

Layla invests in domestic debt opportunities up to $15 million, focusing on core real estate assets

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Layla Capital ("Layla" or the "Firm"), a direct commercial real estate lender specializing in small to middle-market commercial real estate lending opportunities across the United States, announced today the initial closing of its second fund, Layla Fund II, LP ("Fund II"). The initial closing includes $50 million in commitments from ultra-high-net worth, family offices and other institutional clients. Fund II is comprised of both new and existing investors for the Firm.

Layla's Fund II has a mandate to invest in domestic senior secured real estate bridge loan opportunities up to $15 million, focusing on core real estate assets, including single-family investment properties, multi-family, mixed-use, retail, industrial, warehouse, prime development sites, and other commercial property types. Fund II will leverage Layla's robust network of brokers and its advanced lending platform, which has successfully closed nearly 75 deals since the Firm's founding in 2017, with an average loan amount of just over $4 million across the firm's first two funds.

"We are grateful for the continued support of our existing investors and are excited to welcome so many new partners to the Layla family with the initial closing of our Fund II," said Justin Cooper, founder and Managing Partner of Layla Capital. "In less than 10 years, we have built Layla into a highly trusted direct private commercial real estate lenders, known for our relentless commitment to transparency, reliability, consistency, and certainty of execution. As we move toward a final closing of Fund II, we look forward to doubling down on this commitment. We will continue to provide the marketplace with a reliable solution for direct lending that cuts through the red tape and focuses on value creation for all our stakeholders—including investors, brokers, and borrowers. This philosophy has greatly contributed to the Firm's performance to date and has led to significant interest in our second fund."

Layla's Fund II follows the Firm's triumphant inaugural fund, Layla Capital Fund I ("Fund I"), which completed its final closing in January 2024 and deployed over $54 million across 12 deals. Fund I has been well diversified both geographically and asset-wise, having closed loans across six states and against eight property types.

"The U.S. commercial real estate landscape is more complex than ever, and workable, fast capital solutions are hard to find—which is where we come in," added Max Deibel, Partner with Layla Capital. "We address this void through significant market and transaction expertise, a partner-centric approach, and the latest technology for streamlining the deal process. Importantly, through our deep and diverse broker network, our pipeline of quality deals continues to increase at an impressive rate, enabling us to have key insights into the marketplace for identifying and accessing the right opportunities that drive strong returns. The successful fundraise process for our Fund II is a testament to the consistent performance of our approach and platform, and I want to thank all our investors for their confidence."

Justin Cooper, Layla's founder and Managing Partner, led the Fund II fundraise while DLA Piper served as their legal counsel. As of June 1, 2025, Layla has nearly $100 million in assets under management.

For more information about Layla Capital, please visit www.laylacapital.com.

ABOUT LAYLA CAPITAL
Layla Capital ("Layla" or the "Firm") is a direct commercial real estate lender that specializes in small to middle-market debt opportunities in primary and secondary markets nationwide. Founded on the principles of transparency, reliability, and consistency in asset-based lending, Layla remains focused on building loyal client and broker relationships over time with a proven track record and certainty of execution. The Firm's advanced lending platform offers loans up to $15 million and specializes in core real estate assets, including single-family investment properties, multifamily, mixed-use, retail, office, development sites, and other commercial property types. Layla considers all situations and offers a wide range of flexible solutions to borrowers in need of private, quick, and creative capital. As of June 1, 2025, Layla has approximately $100 million in assets under management. Founded in 2017, the Firm is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. For more information, visit www.laylacapital.com.

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