Institutional Capital Advisory

Capital Markets Expertise Meets Operational Execution

We deliver institutional-grade investment diligence with hands-on operational support for angel investors, family offices, VCs, and institutional investors.

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The Investor Challenge

Common obstacles across all investor types

Deal Flow Overload

Too many opportunities without proper screening and analysis framework

Limited Expertise

Lack of deep sector expertise in emerging areas like AI, energy transition, and frontier tech

Inconsistent Process

No institutional-grade framework for rigorous due diligence and deal execution

The Payclass Difference

Operator-Investor Model • Institutional Rigor • Real Execution

Institutional Grade

30+ years of institutional investment experience combined with proven C-suite operational execution capability

  • PE-grade analysis & modeling
  • Institutional underwriting standards
  • Investment committee-ready memos

Mandate-Driven Deal Flow

We structure your investment criteria into our database, powering our matching engine to deliver only relevant opportunities

  • Mandate-based sourcing
  • Screened & ranked pipeline
  • Enriched with institutional analysis

Operator-Investor Model

We don't just advise—we execute. Fractional CFO/COO services for portfolio companies when needed

  • C-suite operational leadership
  • Portfolio company KPI systems
  • Active value creation

Our Mandate-Driven Process

A systematic approach to delivering only the most relevant opportunities

1

Learn Your Mandate

We learn your investment criteria, objectives, constraints, and risk tolerance—then structure them into a proprietary database that powers our matching engine.

2

Mandate-Based Sourcing

We actively source sell-side transactions through our systematic demand generation engine. Originators perform upfront screening to ensure only qualified opportunities advance.

3

Screening & Ranking

Each opportunity undergoes rigorous mandate-fit screening and fraud prevention protocols. We verify transaction integrity and rank deals by suitability.

4

Document Enrichment

We enrich deal documents with institutional-grade financial modeling, market analysis, risk assessment, and valuation—delivering IC-ready investment memos.

Result: You only see opportunities that align with your mandate, pre-screened for fit, ranked by suitability, and enriched with institutional analysis—saving you time and increasing investment precision.

Core Services

Comprehensive institutional-grade solutions for all investor types

Mandate-Based Sourcing & Due Diligence

We learn your investment mandate and structure your criteria into our proprietary database. We actively source transactions, screen, rank, and enrich with institutional analysis.

Mandate Structuring Database Matching Document Enrichment

Co-Investments

Facilitation and management of co-investments with other investors. Access syndication opportunities to optimize risk and expand deal access.

Deal Syndication Partner Network Risk Sharing

Portfolio Construction

Strategic portfolio design and oversight across multiple asset classes with focus on diversification and performance tracking.

Multi-Asset Strategy Performance Dashboards Risk Framework

Fractional CFO/COO

Executive services for portfolio companies providing operational and financial leadership at C-suite level. KPI implementation and growth strategy execution.

C-Suite Leadership Financial Systems KPI Frameworks

M&A (Buy/Sell Side)

Strategy and execution of mergers and acquisitions from both perspectives. Expert negotiation, optimal structuring, and transaction management.

Deal Structuring Term Negotiation Exit Strategy

Investment Thesis Development

Build repeatable investment frameworks for high-growth sectors. Sector trend analysis, pain point mapping, and access to off-market opportunities.

Sector Analysis Deal Flow Engine Investment Strategy

We Serve All Investor Types

Tailored solutions for every investment profile

Angel Investors

Early-stage investment support with institutional-grade due diligence, deal structuring, and portfolio company operational assistance.

Family Offices

Comprehensive wealth management, mandate-driven deal flow, co-investment opportunities, and fractional executive services for portfolio companies.

Venture Capitalists

Deal sourcing, sector expertise, co-investment syndication, and portfolio company value creation through operational support.

Private Equity Firms

M&A advisory, buy-side and sell-side representation, portfolio optimization, and C-suite operational leadership for portfolio companies.

Institutional Investors

Large-scale deal sourcing, institutional-grade analysis, co-investment facilitation, and strategic portfolio construction.

Individual Investors

Access to institutional-grade research, curated deal flow, investment education, and professional portfolio management support.

Sector Expertise

Collective domain knowledge across high-growth sectors

Real Estate

$1B+ Secured Financing

34 years of institutional banking expertise across all commercial real estate asset classes.

  • Multifamily, retail, office, industrial
  • Hotels, self-storage, assisted living
  • Mixed-use and development projects
  • Ground-up construction and repositioning

Technology

30+ Years Experience

Institutional technology investing spanning VC, growth equity, and emerging technologies.

  • Applied AI and machine learning
  • Enterprise SaaS platforms
  • Blockchain and Web3 technologies
  • Cybersecurity and infrastructure

Healthcare

Operational Expertise

Capital raising and operational expertise across healthcare services and life sciences.

  • Healthcare services and pharmacy networks
  • Healthcare technology and digital health
  • Strategic partnerships with major brands
  • Rollup and consolidation strategies

Financial Services

Deep Expertise

Banking, investment banking, fintech, and insurtech with experience at top-tier institutions.

  • Commercial and investment banking
  • Fintech and insurtech ventures
  • Structured finance and capital markets
  • Private equity and venture capital

Energy Transition

Project Financing

Investment and project financing expertise in energy transition and sustainable infrastructure.

  • Energy transition and renewables
  • Electrification and sustainable mobility
  • Carbon capture technologies
  • Energy project financing

Corporate Strategy

50+ Transactions

Executed transactions across geographies with M&A advisory and market entry expertise.

  • Cross-border M&A and acquisitions
  • Corporate development and strategy
  • Market entry and expansion
  • IPO, SPAC, and structured equity

Track Record & Credentials

Collective institutional expertise across capital markets and operations

$1B+ Capital Deployed

Team has collectively secured over $1 billion in financing across commercial real estate, debt, equity, and structured transactions

50+ Executed Transactions

Proven track record with 50+ completed deals across equity, debt, M&A, IPOs, and structured finance generating $30M+ in revenue

Top-Tier Institutional Pedigree

Senior experience at Bain & Company, Oliver Wyman, Lehman Brothers, Deutsche Bank, Big Five Canadian banks, and major US regional banks

Award-Winning Performance

IFR EMEA Structured Equity House of the Year & Structured Equity Deal of the Year (2020) among team achievements

Elite Education

Wharton School MBA, Bocconi University graduates with advanced degrees in finance, strategy, and corporate development

Global Capabilities

Fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese with extensive cross-border transaction experience across North America and EMEA

Executive Team

Seasoned professionals with deep institutional expertise

Patrick Lewis

Chief Capital Officer

30+ years of institutional investment experience spanning credit, venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, and growth investing. Partner at Levelized Capital and Co-Founder of Saltgrass Ventures. Combines strategic finance expertise with hands-on operational execution.

Ben Berry

Chief Debt Officer

Former president of a regional prominent bank with deep expertise in debt offerings and transaction execution. Ben's vast network and proven ability to close complex deals are invaluable assets to Payclass clients.

Carlo Palmieri

Vice President of Financing

25+ years in management consulting and investment banking with senior roles at Bain & Company, Oliver Wyman, Lehman Brothers, and Deutsche Bank. Expertise in M&A, corporate strategy, and financing structures across financial services, fintech, and insurtech. Wharton MBA and Bocconi graduate, fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Rory Bloomfield

Vice President of Capital Markets

Seasoned capital raising expert with $50M+ secured in debt and equity financing across technology, healthcare, and real estate. Extensive network spanning angel investors, HNWIs, syndications, banks, and institutional investors. Recently secured a $60M term sheet through a Big Five Canadian bank.

Daniele Bonomo

Vice President of Corporate Finance

15+ years in corporate finance and capital markets with 50+ executed transactions generating $30M+ in revenue. Winner of IFR EMEA Structured Equity House & Deal of the Year (2020). Bocconi graduate, fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish.

Steve Jones

Vice President of Financing

34 years as commercial mortgage banker and direct lender at Wachovia, RBC Centura, Bank of America, and Regions Bank. Led commercial mortgage banking groups and secured $1B+ in financing across all CRE asset classes. Transaction expertise ranging from $1M to $100M+.

Carlos Meza

Head of Demand Generation

Carlos spearheads Payclass's lead generation and sell-side deal sourcing. He builds systematic demand engines that create real pipeline and revenue, not vanity metrics. Under his leadership, Payclass delivers predictable, scalable deal flow without relying on luck or heroics.

Next Steps

Initiating a strategic collaboration

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Complimentary Diagnostic

We learn your investment mandate and structure your criteria into our database. Send us one sell-side deal—we'll screen it against your mandate, rank its suitability, perform document enrichment, and deliver a full IC-ready investment memo.

  • Mandate learning & structuring
  • Screening & suitability ranking
  • Document enrichment & analysis
  • Investment memo (IC-ready)
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Pilot Engagement

Work per-deal or start with a 3 month pilot project. Your mandate is structured into our database, powering our matching engine to source relevant transactions, screen and rank opportunities, and deliver enriched investment memos.

  • Mandate database structuring
  • Matching engine sourcing
  • Screening & ranking pipeline
  • IC-ready enriched memos
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Monthly Retainer

Dedicated deal team on retainer ($10k-$15k/month) for ongoing deal flow, diligence, and portfolio support. Build long-term partnership and recurring value.

  • Continuous deal sourcing
  • Fractional CFO/COO services
  • Co-investment opportunities
  • Strategic advisory

Most investors convert after seeing actual output: investment memos, valuation models, credit analysis

Request Your Complimentary Diagnostic

Exclusive Deal Flow Access

Institutional off-market opportunities rigorously selected for investors

We provide access to a private platform with over $300 billion in off-market investment opportunities, rigorously selected and customized for investors seeking institutional-grade alternatives.

Private Equity

Direct investments and co-investment opportunities in growth companies and middle-market buyouts

Debt Instruments

Private credit, structured debt, and asset-backed lending opportunities with institutional due diligence

Real Estate

Commercial real estate, project finance, and real assets with clear value creation pathways

Digital Assets

Web3, blockchain infrastructure, and crypto-adjacent opportunities with institutional risk frameworks

Our rigorous selection process ensures only the highest quality opportunities

Every deal is pre-screened, analyzed, and aligned with your strategic objectives before presentation

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Get Started Today

Connect with our team to discuss your investment needs

Contact Information

What to Expect:

  • Response within 24 hours
  • Initial consultation call
  • Mandate assessment
  • Customized service proposal

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