David Drake

LDJ Capital consists of advisory services in energy, infrastructure, real estate and internet media. We have five divisions

• Real Estate Holdings
• Energy Holdings
• Investment Banking and Services
• LDJ Venture Holdings
• LDJ Venture Partners
• Fund Advisory

We have a vast expertise in business development and substantial access to capital markets.  We are currently focused on companies and assets in the luxury, real estate and internet technology industries. Through the global networks of our principals and advisors, we have access to a wide range of both equity and debt capital sources. We often partner with groups of investors and operators - Please contact us to discuss this in more detail.

In addition to an expanding roster of funding sources, our vast network of entrepreneurial and managerial relationships has provided our clients with world class resources to drive growth, brand exposure, and value.  

With decades of collective experience advising, operating, and investing in a wide range of businesses, we seek to partner with experienced management teams, leverage our network of contacts, and create sustainable sources of value for our clients and portfolio companies.

ADVISORY SERVICES 

Capital Markets & Advisory Services

	Debt Financing and Placement
	Equity Financing and Placement
	Merger and Acquisitions
	Corporate Partnering/Strategic Alliances
	Restructuring and Workouts
	Asset Management
	Start-ups and Management
	Annual Cash Return on Investments of 85%

These Are Our Areas of Specialty:

	Real Estate
	Emerging Markets
	Middle East
	Technology and Media
	Energy
	Commodities
	Infrastructure

Fund Advisory 

LDJ Capital Fund Advisory has worked with a couple dozen funds in the US for the last 7 years. These funds mainly focus on private equity investments, public investments in form of PIPE and both domestically and internationally held and listed companies.

The 30 funds we work with have one thing in common. The company seeking a minority or majority investment must have a minimum of $1 million in EBITDA or we will have to refer you back to the LDJ Venture Partner services for additional help. Besides that, the investments range from $2 million to $50 million per investment pending the fund. All industries and countries are eligible to seek funding from our group. Please contact RS@LDJCapital.com with any companies you may have that you want to discuss with your VP of the Fund Advisory Services we offer.

BIO

David Drake, co-founder of the TSL Capital Creation Event Series and founder and Chairman of LDJ Capital in New York City, has been involved in technology media and telecom (TMT), traditional and renewable energy, project finance, real estate, infrastructure and equity and debt financing for over 20 years. Mr. Drake’s proclivity into Energy, Efficiency and Real Estate intercorrolate directly with the technology segments of TMT investment strategies and clients of LDJ Capital.

His network of accessing financing extends all continents from hedge funds, high net-worth investors, Sovereign Wealth Funds, private equity firms, family offices to institutional pension funds, fund of funds and fund of hedge funds. The geographical capital market access is in, but not limited to, US markets and London with exceptional relationships and focus through regular road shows to Amsterdam, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Zurich, Geneva, Frankfurt, Hamburg & Hong Kong. Partner offices are located in Zurich, New York, and Singapore.

For charity, Mr. Drake hosted the Harvard Club and Boston Symphony performances at his house and sat on the advisory board of Best Buddies Charity for autistic kids. Mr. Drake has been behind raising $250,000 in charity donations through his produced Carnegie Hall concert series. Mr. Drake speaks 6 languages and holds Bachelor’s Degrees in both Chemistry and Marketing from the American University in Washington, D.C. Mr. Drake holds an MBA in Finance and an MA in International Law and Economics from George Washington University where he was awarded the Wallenberg Scholarship for academic merit.