Clear Height Properties and HMC Acquire Multi-Tenant Light Industrial Portfolio in Columbus, Ohio

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A joint venture between Oak Brook, Illinois-based real estate investor Clear Height Properties (“Clear Height”) and Harbert U.S. Real Estate (“HUSRE”), an investment strategy sponsored by Harbert Management Corporation (“HMC”), has acquired a multi-tenant light industrial portfolio in Columbus, Ohio.

“This acquisition reflects our conviction and continued momentum in Ohio’s key industrial markets, said Rick Nevarez, Director of Acquisitions and Ohio Market Lead. “This marks a significant step in our broader plans to grow our multi-tenant light industrial holdings throughout Ohio.”

Alex Cantu, Alex Davenport, and Rachel Patten of Colliers Capital Markets served as the sole brokers in the transaction.


About Clear Height Properties

Piloted by an experienced leadership team, Clear Height Properties has built a strong platform for acquiring and operating industrial real estate in the most desirable locations throughout the central United States. From its headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, the firm has bought and sold 214 assets totaling nearly $1 Billion over the past fifteen years, establishing a record of strong risk-adjusted returns. Driven by its core values and mission of “building wealth and creating legacies,” Clear Height is uniquely positioned to invest in, manage and add value to every asset and relationship. Learn more at www.clearheight.com.

About Harbert Management Corporation

HMC is a privately owned alternative asset management firm formed in 1993 to sponsor alternative asset investment funds. HMC has approximately $8.1 billion in Regulatory Assets Under Management as of July 31, 2025. HMC serves a variety of institutional investors across multiple asset classes. Investment strategies include European and U.S. real estate, seniors housing, growth capital, credit solutions, infrastructure, and absolute return funds. Learn more at www.harbert.net.