Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, Marquette Companies is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm specializing in multifamily and mixed-use assets. Over its four-decade history, the company has evolved from a regional developer into a national operator with a portfolio valued at over $3.3 billion. Marquette’s core business focuses on ground-up development, value-add acquisitions, and third-party property management through its subsidiary, Marquette Management. The firm’s investment strategy centers on identifying underperforming or undervalued multifamily assets in high-growth markets, executing operational and physical improvements, and delivering strong returns to institutional and private investors. Marquette maintains in-house capabilities across acquisition, construction, asset management, and property operations, allowing for full-cycle control and strategic agility.