Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Capital Solutions
Fident Capital has been dedicated to securing investment capital for real estate entrepreneurs since 2005. Our expertise lies in crafting optimal capital structures for speculative developments, redevelopments, and repositions, prioritizing strategic partnerships over commoditized debt solutions. With a network spanning institutional investors and lenders, we leverage decades of deal structuring experience to market projects effectively. Our institutional analysis and creative problem-solving have successfully mobilized over $800 million in financing for clients across the Western United States. We specialize in aligning capital partners with project risks through tailored equity and debt solutions, including joint ventures, mezzanine financing, and construction loans.Our team of seasoned professionals maintains rigorous due diligence processes while ensuring alignment between term sheets and closing documents. By handling complex capital markets execution, we enable developers to focus on execution while mitigating risks through comprehensive contractual frameworks. Our founder's background in real estate investment and development, combined with advanced institutional training, ensures authoritative decision-making. We maintain active involvement in industry organizations like the Urban Land Institute and Entrepreneurial Masters Program at MIT to stay at the forefront of market trends. Our commitment to transparency extends to managing investor capital bases, loan covenants, and sponsor rights across capital stacks.
Services
Debt Financing
Equity Placement
Capital Structuring
Project Marketing
Transaction Closing
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of real estate capital markets experience across debt and equity solutions
- Proven track record securing $800+ million in financing for complex projects
- Specialized expertise in institutional-grade capital structuring for risk mitigation
- Nationwide network of institutional investors and alternative capital sources
- Client-focused approach combining technical expertise with operational experience
Associations and certifications
- CA BRE Broker License #01434856
Services
Debt Financing
Fident Capital secures commercial debt financing across all property types, specializing in construction loans, bridge financing, and permanent debt solutions. Our expertise in CMBS, hard money loans, and programmatic funding allows clients to access optimal capital sources. Institutional analysis combined with market insights enables efficient lender matching for both conventional and complex projects.
Equity Placement
We connect real estate developers with institutional investors and private equity partners for joint ventures and preferred equity investments. Through targeted marketing and structured due diligence, we identify capital partners aligned with each project's unique risk profile. Our track record includes multiple $20MM+ equity placements for speculative developments.
Capital Structuring
Our team creates customized capital stacks balancing sponsor requirements with investor risk parameters. We develop comprehensive frameworks addressing loan covenants, rights allocation, and contingency planning across all financing tiers. This strategic approach ensures long-term viability for complex real estate transactions.
Project Marketing
We develop institutional-grade marketing materials highlighting project fundamentals and risk mitigants. Our approach combines technical analysis with persuasive communication to attract qualified investors and lenders, accelerating capital commitment timelines through targeted outreach strategies.
Transaction Closing
From term sheet negotiation through final documentation, our team ensures seamless transaction execution. We maintain alignment between initial proposals and closing agreements while proactively addressing potential obstacles, significantly improving closing success rates for complex financing arrangements.
People
Kevin Choquette
Founder
Founded Fident Capital in 2005 with extensive real estate finance experience. Previously held senior positions in internet-music ventures and investment banking. Holds MBA from University of Colorado and California Real Estate Broker license. Active ULI member and MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program participant.
Matt Sirianni
Vice President
Manages underwriting and operations since 2017. Former Senior Financial Analyst at Wells Fargo Community Lending. Executed $200MM+ in New Markets Tax Credit transactions. Holds finance degree from University of San Diego and ULI membership.
Emily Laetz
Director of Business Development
Brings decade of real estate development experience from Greystar and consulting roles. Manages expansion across Western US markets. Holds Master of Real Estate Development from Columbia University and California broker license since 2011.
Jane Liu
Vice President
Specializes in complex capital markets transactions with prior roles at Global Pacific Capital and CleanFund. Structured $250MM+ in real estate financing. Holds MS in Financial Analysis from University of San Francisco and BA in Economics from Western Ontario.
Will Flaa
Director of Operations
30-year commercial real estate veteran with $1B+ in loan origination experience. Former executive roles at Red Oak Capital and Goldman Sachs CMCL. Holds Real Estate and Finance degree from University of North Texas and multiple industry organization memberships.
Questions
What distinguishes Fident Capital from traditional lenders?
We focus on customized capital structures rather than standardized products, prioritizing strategic alignment between sponsors and investors.
Which geographic markets do you serve?
Our primary focus is the Western United States, with extensive national capital relationships.
What financing options are available for speculative developments?
We specialize in construction financing, mezzanine debt, and joint venture equity for speculative projects.
How does your team handle complex capital stack negotiations?
Our experience in institutional-grade due diligence ensures balanced risk allocation across all capital participants.
What asset classes do you specialize in?
We work across all major commercial real estate types including hospitality, industrial, and mixed-use developments.
