OKOA Capital

Overview

OKOA Capital is a private investment firm specializing in real estate-related credit opportunities. The firm focuses on providing financing solutions to real estate developers, company founders, and business operators, deploying between $1 million and $20 million per transaction. OKOA Capital's investment structures include bridge loans, preferred equity, and note purchases, supporting activities such as acquisition, land development, construction, sale and leaseback, and liquidity needs. The firm also invests in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering bridge loans, leases, revenue-based investments, and growth equity, with transaction sizes ranging from $1 million to $10 million. These investments are aimed at mergers and acquisitions, growth, operations, property, plant and equipment, and working capital. Additionally, OKOA Capital engages in special situations, providing financing for founder liquidity, restructurings, personal assets, business continuity, operational disruption, unique assets, and project finance, with transaction sizes between $1 million and $10 million. The firm's geographical focus is primarily on the United States, with a particular emphasis on the western region, though it also assesses opportunities throughout the U.S. and Canada. OKOA Capital's portfolio spans various industries, including real estate, e-commerce, consumer products, enterprise software, natural resources, alternative energy, telecom, and financial services. The firm's investment philosophy centers on flexibility and creativity, enabling it to customize financing solutions to meet the unique needs of its partners. OKOA Capital's team comprises seasoned investors, operators, strategists, and founders who are committed to building and operating a diverse global investment ecosystem. They emphasize a long-term, operator-led approach, deploying proprietary capital across public equities, real estate, hospitality, technology, and related operating companies. The firm's track record includes investments in projects such as the Waldorf Astoria Park City, The English Hotel (Marriott), The Ascent Hotel, Wohali, and various residential developments. OKOA Capital's approach is characterized by its ability to close deals promptly, often within as little as two weeks for amounts up to $5 million, and its capacity to structure and fund investments at various points of the capital stack, including equity, across multiple industries and locations. This flexibility allows the firm to address complex financial situations and provide creative solutions that traditional lenders may avoid. The firm's leadership includes co-founders Jason Meyer and Ty Corbridge, who bring extensive experience in investment selection, due diligence, capital formation, origination, underwriting, and real estate. Their combined expertise enables OKOA Capital to effectively navigate the complexities of real estate and private equity investments, delivering value to their partners and stakeholders.

Investment Focus

• Real estate developers
• Company founders
• Business operators
• Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Portfolio Companies