DALLAS—Velocis Fund LP, a Dallas-based private equity real estate fund, announces the launch of its second fund, Velocis Fund II. This launch follows the success of Velocis' first fund, which completed its final closing in March 2013, and has performed beyond underwriting expectations. With a targeted equity capital raise of $300 million, Fund II will pursue similar office, medical office and retail properties in select U.S. growth markets, but will allow for larger asset purchases, possibly including portfolios.

Fred Hamm, Velocis managing principal, tells GlobeSt.com, “We are going to enter into a more value-add strategy. We'd like to do bigger deals and portfolios. Our investors are very happy with us. We are proud of the performance of Fund I and we want to continue along that path.”

Velocis Fund II is targeting an equity raise of $300 million. Using moderate leverage of up to 65%, the fund anticipates having purchasing power of $800 million. The fund will target financially distressed or under-managed U.S. real estate assets in the $20 to $70 million range where fund principals can unlock value. The fund anticipates securing 25 or more properties over a three-year investment period. Potential investors include institutional investors, large family offices, and high-net worth individuals in the United States, Mexico and Europe.