Intelligent
Capital Advisory

Raven Capital Advisors is the capital advisory arm of Raven Property Advisors. We secure debt and equity financing for real estate owners and sponsors across the U.S. and provide comprehensive and custom-tailored financing solutions across the full capital stack.

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PRIME RATE:
6.75
%
5 YR TR:
3.71
%
10 YR TR:
4.17
%

WHAT WE DO

Debt Financing

Equity Placement

Capital Advisory

We’ve been sponsors, developers, and operators. Every assignment is underwritten as if it were our own.

We think like principals—because we are principals.

Why Raven?

Principal
Perspective

We’ve been sponsors, developers, and operators. Every assignment is underwritten as if it were our own. We think like principals—because we are principals.

Market
Intelligence

In conjunction with Raven Property Advisors’ investment sales platform, we stay grounded in real-time capital markets data nationwide, paired with deep execution experience across development, operations, acquisitions, and broad-level capital markets.

Relationships
Matter

Our network spans banks, agencies, debt funds, family offices, and institutional equity partners built over decades of direct execution. We limit engagements to ensure every client receives direct partner attention

Our Approach

A Thoughtful, Story-Driven Approach to Capital

We bring a principal’s perspective to capital markets. With over 30 years of combined experience in real estate investment, development, and operations, we structure financing that works in the real world—not just on paper.

TRACK RECORD

$500 Million

We have led or advised on more than $500 million in real estate capitalizations spanning multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial, and alternative assets.

Select Experience:
  • THE LANES — Long Island City
    $50M / 60 Units
  • 116 UNIVERSITY PLACE — Greenwich Village
    $40M / Mixed-Use Condo
  • 199 CHRYSTIE STREET — Lower East Side
    $75M / Luxury Condo
  • ARRIS GRAND — Brooklyn, 112 units, $60M
  • SAGAMORE BLUE — $25M marina acquisition & operations platform
  • INTERNATIONAL ADVISEMENT — Advised on $70M in capital allocations for international investors across 8 states

Meet the Team

Our job is to translate that lived experience into the right capital structure, sourced from the right partners, to achieve the most efficient and accretive outcome.

Scott Kummings

Partner,
Raven Capital Advisors
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Ben Daniels

Partner,
Raven Capital Advisors
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

"Richard was extremely professional and honorable throughout my dealings with him. He is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him."

— Lorraine D.

"I have worked with Richard Velotta on multiple real estate transactions. Richard has always been extremely professional and knows how to work with all parties to make sure that the transaction closes. Even during the most difficult transactions, Richard has exhibited an ability to remain focused and dedicated to the task at hand so that the best interests of the client can be achieved."

— Peter G.

"...The buildings presented a lot of complexities and nuances that Rich was able to diligently uncover and help understand so that we could make the right decision. That transaction would have never gotten to the finish line without his persistence, knowledge and professionalism."

— Victor A.

"Rich is one of the top rising brokers in the city. His commitment to the business and his deal making capabilities make him one of the most promising brokers I have dealt with. I have watched his growth over the last few years and it is remarkable. He is destined to be one of the top brokers in the city in the very near future."

— Jason S.

“…Your efforts were totally invaluable as we dealt with issues along the way, and you never wavered with your attention to solving all of them…Richard, you are a one man resource and a credit to your chosen profession…”

— Allen F.