Founders Investment Banking’s Real Estate Practice is pleased to announce that it has been retained by Doré Holdings, LLC to provide investment advisory services as the investment company seeks to deploy significant capital in the commercial real estate market over the next twenty-four months. The engagement has included the completion of an in-depth study into the causes and effects of the current and still evolving challenges facing the commercial real estate market. Additionally, based on the findings of this study, Founders has developed and recommended strategies that will position Doré Holdings to achieve optimal risk-adjusted returns from this investment initiative.

In accordance with these strategies, Founders is actively seeking investment opportunities on behalf of Doré Holdings in the multi-family, hotel, and medical property sectors, with investments ranging from the acquisition of debt instruments to fee simple ownership of targeted property types. “We are very pleased to be working for Doré Holdings, LLC as its exclusive advisor for commercial real estate investments,” stated Andy Sink, Managing Director of Founders’ Real Estate Practice. “Our team has worked diligently during the latter half of 2009 studying the origins and impacts of the accelerating crisis in the commercial real estate sector. With our prior experience and enhanced understanding of the current cycle, we are well-equipped to source and underwrite opportunities. Combined with Doré Holdings’ ability to quickly and flexibly fund transactions, we are well-positioned to consummate a series of attractive investments in 2010.