The Steers Private Fund (SPF) is a student-led real estate investment fund which operates within the Georgetown University Endowment. SPF invests in a variety of real estate asset classes and markets across the US. The fund made its first investment in the fall of 2021 and has an AUM of $1M. SPF members demonstrate commitment to the long-term growth and sustainability of the fund by investing in high conviction assets and maintaining industry/alumni partnerships. Most importantly, SPF prepares its members for careers in real estate by providing them with real world investment experience in an extracurricular environment. Steers Center for Global Real Estate advisory board member Larry Botel and Steers Center Director Matthew Cypher advise the team of committed SPF leaders to ensure the fund’s continued growth and success.