Saluda Grade

Saluda Grade is an asset management and real estate advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in the mortgage and alternative credit sectors, focusing on identifying top regional private lenders to foster growth through strategic partnerships. By leveraging institutional knowledge and capital resources, Saluda Grade aims to enhance opportunities within the fragmented alternative lending market. Additionally, the firm seeks to invest in various asset classes within the U.S. real estate sector and provides growth equity to companies, positioning itself as a key player in the alternative lending landscape.

Ryan Craft

Founder and CEO

7 past transactions

Wrightwell

Private Equity Round in 2024
Wrightwell operates as a services platform that offers customizable, institutional access to a multi-trillion-dollar asset class to investors of all types and sizes. The company's services are primarily focused on asset management, construction, financial services, and real estate. Vantage's Single Family Rental (SFR) Services, backed by proprietary technology, empower investors to make SFR a significant part of their portfolio. The company also assists clients in determining leasing criteria and guidelines, such as background checks, employment documentation, and credit score minimums.

Unlock

Series B in 2024
Unlock provides homeowners with innovative solutions to access the equity in their homes without relying on traditional financing methods such as loans or mortgages. The company's primary offering is the Home Equity Agreement (HEA), which allows homeowners to receive cash in exchange for a share of their home's future value. This approach eliminates the need for monthly payments or interest charges typically associated with home equity loans. Homeowners can utilize the funds for various purposes, including paying off debts, making home improvements, or funding education. When the homeowner sells the property or the agreement reaches its designated term, Unlock receives a portion of the proceeds based on the terms established at the outset of the agreement.

Hillcrest Finance

Private Equity Round in 2024
Hillcrest Finance provides custom capital solutions for borrowers and attractive risk-adjusted returns for its institutional investors in all stages of the investment cycle.

Momnt

Series C in 2023
Momnt is a provider of embedded financial services that specializes in modern lending solutions, enabling businesses to offer affordable financing at the point of need. Utilizing an API-based platform, Momnt leverages alternative data and advanced technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence to deliver real-time, customized loan offers to borrowers. This approach ensures compliance with existing financial regulations while creating a transparent borrowing experience for consumers. By streamlining digital lending and payment processes, Momnt not only supports individual borrowers but also provides merchants with opportunities for business growth, all while maintaining the essential role of financial institutions in the lending landscape.

AvantStay

Series B in 2021
AvantStay, Inc. is a hospitality company founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in vacation rental homes. The company operates a next-generation platform that redefines travel and investment experiences by offering a highly curated selection of short-term rental properties tailored to guests' needs. With a portfolio exceeding 450 premier properties across more than 60 cities, AvantStay utilizes proprietary technology to facilitate seamless bookings and efficient property management. The company has established partnerships with various online travel agencies, enabling direct bookings and enhancing accessibility for travelers. AvantStay aims to provide an elevated and authentic experience for its customers while maintaining an asset under management exceeding $800 million.

Momnt

Seed Round in 2021
Momnt is a provider of embedded financial services that specializes in modern lending solutions, enabling businesses to offer affordable financing at the point of need. Utilizing an API-based platform, Momnt leverages alternative data and advanced technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence to deliver real-time, customized loan offers to borrowers. This approach ensures compliance with existing financial regulations while creating a transparent borrowing experience for consumers. By streamlining digital lending and payment processes, Momnt not only supports individual borrowers but also provides merchants with opportunities for business growth, all while maintaining the essential role of financial institutions in the lending landscape.

AlphaFlow

Series A in 2020
AlphaFlow, Inc. operates an online investment platform focused on real estate assets, providing professionally managed portfolios of real estate loans primarily for institutional investors. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York, AlphaFlow collaborates with residential real estate lenders nationwide, underwriting loans based on over 50 criteria. By employing best practices in investment management, such as diversification and institutional-quality data analytics, AlphaFlow automates these processes to deliver a more accessible and efficient investment experience. This approach allows investors to build diversified portfolios across multiple states while avoiding the high fees and minimum investments typically associated with traditional real estate investing.
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