Raise Capital

Capital Solutions for Growing Businesses & Commercial Projects

When companies need to raise capital — whether for expansion, acquisition, growth or liquidity — we offer tailored financing solutions through equity, debt, mezzanine and blended-structure capital-stacks. Rather than relying primarily on public offerings (like IPOs), we tap into the highly liquid private markets — a route often better suited to companies below a certain revenue threshold.

Our team works closely with qualified businesses to structure funding to match their strategic goals — from growth capital to acquisition financing, recapitalization or real-estate project funding — helping you navigate the complexities of private-market capital formation.

Why Raise Capital with Us

Fuel Growth & Expansion – Whether organic (scaling operations, recruiting, R&D, infrastructure) or inorganic (acquisitions), a well-structured infusion of capital empowers strategic growth.

Facilitate Shareholder Liquidity – Founders, investors, and early stakeholders seeking liquidity can access mechanisms like minority or majority equity sales, recapitalization, dividends or equity-based exit strategies.

Avoid the Cost & Constraints of Public Markets – For many private firms — especially those under a certain revenue threshold — private-market funding is more efficient, less burdensome and better aligned with long-term strategic goals.

What We Offer — Our Capital Formation Services

We provide a broad range of funding-deal structures, matching company needs with the right investors:

Private Equity

Equity financing via venture capital, private equity, family offices, or institutional investors. This may include convertible notes, preferred equity, minority or majority buy-ins, or full acquisition capital.

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Private Debt

For companies seeking debt-based financing (senior / subordinated / mezzanine), to support growth, recapitalization or M&A financing with a balanced capital stack.

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Real Estate Financing

Capital sourcing for commercial and residential real-estate projects across jurisdictions (e.g. U.S. and Canada), offering structuring flexibility to meet project financing needs.

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Tailored & Hybrid Structures

Flexibility to work with Regulation D, Regulation A+ exemptions, private placements or other bespoke financing vehicles, depending on business profile and investor appetite.

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Our Capital Raise Process

To ensure every deal is a fit, we begin with an Initial Screening — evaluating company profile and fit against our mandate. This screening includes:

Company background: name, location, description, vision & business model

Details of the funding round: size, structure, valuation, prior financing history, committed capital, prospective allocation

Corporate documentation: pitch deck, offering memos or prospectus (if applicable), financials and traction data

Investor information: existing or prospective investors, their commitment status & track record

When Capital Raising Makes Sense

Our capital-raising services are best suited for companies that:

Have significant existing revenues (not early-stage startups with minimal or no revenue), typically well above the $5 million annual revenue threshold.

Demonstrate traction, stable cash flow, management pedigree and a clear growth/expansion vision.

Are realistically positioned to attract private-market investors — institutions, PE investors, family offices, or private debt investors — rather than public‐market retail investors.

We strive to help owners of middle-market companies realize their exit and growth strategies by providing value-added transaction advisory services.

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Our Leadership

Robert Hild

Chairman & CEO

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Curtis Case

Co-founder & Managing Director

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Michael Vanderslice

Managing Director

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John Norton

Managing Director

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Matthew Latimer

Managing Director & General Counsel

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Trevor Hill

Managing Director

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Chris Sheppard

Managing Director

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Stephen Q. Spencer

Managing Director

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Jeff Jones

Managing Director

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Regan Sander

Managing Director

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Nick Gunn

Managing Director

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Katie Hecox

Director of Talent Acquisition

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Kevin Outcalt

Managing Director

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Jeff Zanardi

Managing Director

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Madison Brown

Managing Director

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Ivan Trindev

Vice President

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Blake Ponuick

Managing Director

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Victor Koosh

Managing Director

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Paul Humphreys

Managing Director

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Brad Bodenman

Managing Director

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Joe Smith

Managing Director

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Curt Jacey

Managing Director

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Kenneth H. Johnson

Managing Director

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Neil Paschall

Managing Director

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Tami Fratis

Managing Director

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Ron Huff

Managing Director

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Mary Kate Bierly

Marketing Director

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Devesh Sharma

Managing Director

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George E. Gifford

Senior Advisor

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Zack Hsieh

Associate

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Garrison Glisson

Associate

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Sara Morgan

Business Development Coordinator

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Daniel Nicklaus

Managing Director

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David Pickard

Managing Director

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We strive to help owners of middle-market companies realize their exit and growth strategies by providing value-added transaction advisory services.

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We specialize in providing expert mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to businesses looking to scale, diversify, or realign their growth strategies. With a proven track record in guiding both acquiring and target companies through each stage of the M&A process, we understand the intricacies involved in structuring deals that maximize value and create sustainable growth.

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