Nova Capital

Nova Capital is a boutique real estate capital advisory firm based in Southern California, specializing in providing a comprehensive range of financing solutions for sophisticated real estate clients across the United States and Mexico. The firm offers tailored and creative capital solutions, including debt, equity, and structured finance, across all major asset classes within the real estate sector. Their services encompass debt placement, equity placement, structured finance, and investment advisory, leveraging deep relationships and expertise within the capital markets to deliver best-in-class financing and execution.

The firm's team has a significant track record, having financed transactions totaling over $6 billion for developers, operators, and investors over the past 15 years. Steven Yazdani, the Managing Director and Founder, has personally been instrumental in placing more than $3 billion in debt and equity financing throughout the US and Mexico. Prior to establishing Nova Capital, Mr. Yazdani was a founding partner of Lucent Capital and co-headed the Los Angeles office for The Carlton Group, a New York-based real estate investment banking firm. His extensive background also includes serving as a Senior Vice President at George Smith Partners, where he focused on raising debt and equity and executing note sales.

While Nova Capital's website highlights their extensive transaction volume, specific notable investments or portfolio companies are not publicly detailed. The firm's focus is on advising clients and arranging capital rather than directly holding a portfolio of companies. They emphasize their ability to match clients with investment opportunities through long-standing relationships with property owners, financial institutions, and investment sales brokers.

The team at Nova Capital, led by Steven Yazdani, is composed of experienced professionals including Luis Rodriguez (Director), Jason Yazdani (Vice President), Ilana Cohen (Vice President), and Chris Wilhite (Analyst). Their collective expertise and knowledge of the capital markets enable them to develop innovative and customized financing solutions, ensuring efficient cost of capital and maximizing the value of their clients’ real estate holdings. The firm prides itself on being relentless advisors and advocates for its clients, offering personalized service and strategic financial advisory.