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National Equity Fund
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 2, 2026
National Equity Fund

National Equity Fund

Operating

Chicago-based NEF provides financial solutions for affordable housing creation and preservation.

Location
Chicago, IL, US
Founded
1987
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National Equity Fund (NEF) is a Chicago-based non-profit organization focused on creating and preserving affordable housing through innovative financial solutions. As a low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) syndicator and asset manager, NEF primarily serves communities within Illinois but aims to impact affordable housing nationwide. The firm typically engages in private equity rounds to support its mission.

NEF's notable portfolio includes Bridge Housing, which has raised $250 million. The firm is led by a team dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring they bring extensive experience and knowledge to their partners and communities. NEF's investment philosophy centers on collaboration and innovation to address the affordable housing crisis, providing unique value-add services that support the long-term stability and growth of their projects.

National Equity Fund - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments1
Current Portfolio Count1
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Private Equity1 (100.0%)

Stage Mix

Private Equity 100%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Bridge Housing logo

Bridge Housing

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National Equity Fund - Classification

Also Known As
  • National Equity Fund, Inc.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
ISIC
  • 6820Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
Show 15 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 530000Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
  • 531000Real Estate
  • 531200Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
  • 531210Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6500Real Estate
  • 6530Real Estate Agents And Managers
  • 6531Real Estate Agents And Managers
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end