ITE Management is an investment firm based in New York, established in 2014, that specializes in transportation and industrial assets. The company focuses on long-term investments in real assets within the transportation sector, including rail, intermodal, and aviation, as well as related infrastructure and industrial assets. ITE Management adopts a macro-economic perspective to inform its investment strategies, aiming to generate risk-adjusted returns for its investors. The firm is composed of a team of professionals with diverse expertise in investments, portfolio management, risk management, data analytics, credit analysis, and industry-specific operations, enabling it to effectively navigate the complexities of the transportation and industrial markets.
Managing Director, Risk Management, Research and Trading
Joel Biran
Managing Director, Strategic Transactions
Matthew Brand
COO and Managing Director
Lisette Farah
CFO and Managing Director
Jason Koenig
Co-Founder, Managing Partner
Steve Mason
Managing Director, Head of Aviation
Mark Olexy
Managing Director, Aviation
Francois Poulin
Managing Director
Raafay Siddiqui
Intermodal Associate
Steven Unger
Operating Rail Partner
4 past transactions
Thora Capital I
Acquisition in 2025
Thora Capital is an alternative asset manager based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in aviation finance. The firm focuses on private equity investments in helicopter assets while also seeking opportunistic capital deployments in fixed-wing aircraft and related financial instruments. Through its targeted approach, Thora Capital aims to leverage growth opportunities within the aviation sector.
SMBC Rail Services
Acquisition in 2023
SMBC Rail Services specializes in railcar leasing, catering to the railroad industry by providing a range of services. The company offers operating lease products for freight cars and tank cars, along with fleet management services. Additionally, it provides financing solutions to support the acquisition and operation of its railcar fleet. Through these services, SMBC Rail Services aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the transportation sector.
Pyka
Series A in 2022
Pyka, Inc. is a startup based in Oakland, California, that specializes in the development of autonomous electric aircraft tailored for agricultural applications and cargo transportation. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating innovative solutions to enhance safety, affordability, and accessibility in aviation. Pyka's aircraft are designed for complex agricultural tasks, such as precision spraying of chemicals over varied terrains, employing advanced flight controllers and onboard sensors. These fully electric planes aim to minimize environmental impact while maximizing operational efficiency, making aerial crop protection more targeted and less harmful to surrounding ecosystems. Additionally, Pyka's technology is versatile enough to facilitate cargo delivery in remote or challenging locations.
C.K. Industries
Acquisition in 2021
C.K. Industries is an established and proven provider of railcar solutions. The company offers full-service and net leases which directly complements ITE's existing strategy.
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