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.

John Stepp

Investor

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 Technologies specializes in providing homeowners with innovative solutions to access their home equity without the burdens of traditional loans or mortgages. The company's primary offering, Home Equity Agreements, allows homeowners to receive cash in exchange for a share of the future value of their property. This financial product eliminates the need for monthly payments or interest, as repayment occurs when the homeowner sells their property or the agreement reaches its predetermined term. By facilitating these transactions, Unlock enables individuals to address various financial needs, such as paying off debts or financing home improvements and education. Through this approach, the company seeks to empower homeowners to unlock the value of their properties in a more flexible and accessible manner.

Hillcrest Finance

Private Equity Round in 2024
Hillcrest Finance specializes in offering tailored capital solutions to borrowers while delivering appealing risk-adjusted returns for institutional investors throughout various stages of the investment cycle. The firm manages the Hillcrest Credit and Income Fund II, a real estate debt fund based in New York City. By focusing on the unique needs of its clients and investors, Hillcrest Finance aims to facilitate efficient financing and investment opportunities within the real estate sector.

Momnt

Series C in 2023
Momnt is a provider of modern lending solutions that enables businesses to offer affordable and low-friction finance at the point of need. The company operates an embedded financial services platform designed to streamline digital lending and payments. Utilizing alternative data sources along with machine learning and artificial intelligence, Momnt's API-based platform generates real-time loan offers tailored to individual borrowers. This approach ensures compliance with current financial regulations while delivering a transparent borrowing experience for consumers. By facilitating these innovative loans, Momnt not only supports the growth of merchants but also helps maintain the vital role of financial institutions in the lending process.

AvantStay

Series B in 2021
AvantStay, Inc. is a hospitality company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It specializes in providing rental homes for vacations, offering a curated experience tailored to guests' preferences. The company operates over 450 premier properties across more than 60 cities, focusing on a drive-to market approach. AvantStay utilizes a proprietary technology platform to enhance the booking process and streamline both in-field and remote management. This innovative approach allows guests to browse and book short-term rentals conveniently and affordably. In 2019, AvantStay became one of the initial partners of Homes & Villas by Marriott International, further expanding its reach and service offerings.

Momnt

Seed Round in 2021
Momnt is a provider of modern lending solutions that enables businesses to offer affordable and low-friction finance at the point of need. The company operates an embedded financial services platform designed to streamline digital lending and payments. Utilizing alternative data sources along with machine learning and artificial intelligence, Momnt's API-based platform generates real-time loan offers tailored to individual borrowers. This approach ensures compliance with current financial regulations while delivering a transparent borrowing experience for consumers. By facilitating these innovative loans, Momnt not only supports the growth of merchants but also helps maintain the vital role of financial institutions in the lending process.

AlphaFlow

Series A in 2020
AlphaFlow, Inc. is a technology-driven investment company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York. Founded in 2015, AlphaFlow operates an online investment platform focused on real estate assets, specifically providing professionally managed portfolios of real estate loans to institutional investors and accredited individuals. The platform underwrites loans from residential real estate lenders nationwide, utilizing over 50 evaluation factors to identify optimal investment opportunities. By automating best practices in investment management, including diversification and data analytics, AlphaFlow allows investors to benefit from a simplified and intelligent approach to real estate investing without the high fees associated with traditional methods. This enables clients to build and manage diversified investment portfolios across multiple states and loan types, offering access to previously inaccessible asset classes while generating high-income streams through debt-based real estate investments.
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