We play a vital role in helping companies realize their growth potential. We uncover and unlock value by investing in growth companies and collaborating with management and founders to drive long term success.

Harava Capital, LLC is a specialty financing and private equity firm, aiding small and medium sized businesses to attain their maximum growth. We partner with proven and motivated management teams to create value through strategic capital and operational insights. We optimize financial growth by investing and bringing innovation to small and midsize businesses. We also identify and develop the next generation of high growth businesses, to achieve risk- adjusted returns for our investors. We specialize in Healthcare, Manufacturing and Industrial, Technology (Cloud Space, Fintech Clean Technology/ Energy), Real Estate Services, and Trade and Commodity.

Our Story

Harava Capital LLC was built on friendship, integrity, and a passion to succeed. All three founding members of Harava are friends and long-time residents of the Washington, DC Metro area. Each one has grown small businesses and negotiated deals collectively totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.

The three decided to consolidate experience and skill to create Harava Capital, LLC to aid and assist small and midsize businesses. Together, they drive growth through multiple streams including alternative investment, private equity, trade and commodities, business and financial advisory, capital raising, and consulting.

Jay Jelenke
CEO

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Okezie Ofoegbu
CIO

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Samiya Edwards
Advisor

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Kelley Page Jibrell
Advisor

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Brad Sligh
Lead Advisor, Real Estate

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Harava Capital Invests in Small and Midsize Businesses that Have the Qualities to Succeed

We optimize a business financial growth by investing and bringing innovation to it. We also identify and develop the next generation of high growth businesses, to achieve risk-adjusted returns for our investors.

Financial Advisory

We implement the structures and procedures that are integral to a business’ financial future.

Venture Capital

We have the specialized experience and relationships with multi-national investment partners helping to bridge the gap between investors and companies.

Performance Improvements

We diagnose margin deficiencies, identify appropriate operational improvements, and implement effective margin growth initiatives.

Financial Advisory

We implement the structures and procedures that are integral to a business’ financial future.

Venture Capital

We have the specialized experience and relationships with multi-national investment partners helping to bridge the gap between investors and companies.

Performance Improvements

We diagnose margin deficiencies, identify appropriate operational improvements, and implement effective margin growth initiatives.

Financial Advisory

At Harava Capital LLC, we implement the structures and procedures that are integral to a business’ financial future. We provide comprehensive, integrated and proven financial advisory services. We focus on the finances, giving you the time and flexibility to grow your business. Our advisors seamlessly manage a vast range of industries, saving you money, without compromising on the quality of service.

Financial Advisory Services

• Strategic Management
• IPO Preparation
• Equity/ Debt Fundraising
• Internal Controls
• Capitalization Table Management
• Multi-State Registrations

Financial Communications

• Business Plans
• Investor Pitch Presentations
• Financial Modeling & Forecasting
• Strategic Planning
• Ongoing Portfolio Management
• Tax Strategies

Workouts

• Asset Sale & Liquidation
• Restructuring

Merger & Acquisition Support

• Deal Structuring & Management

Private Equity/Venture Capital

Harava Capital navigates the complexities of a fund. We have the specialized experience and relationships with multi-national investment partners; giving us a deep understanding of the requirements that are unique to each individual fund; while also helping to bridge the gap between investors and companies. Our back-end financial and administrative services save you time and money by providing the high- level executive insight you need. We uncover and unlock value by identifying great companies with untapped potential and enhancing their performance.
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Business Analysis

  • Planning and Budgeting
  • Financial Models and Forecasts
  • Fundraising Support
  • Internal Controls
  • Financial, Tax, and Legal Due Diligence

Financial Communications

  • Due Diligence Materials
  • Private Placement Memorandum

Merger and Acquisition Support

  • Vendor Selection and Management

Performance Improvements

At Harava Capital, we diagnose margin deficiencies, identify appropriate operational improvements, and implement effective margin growth initiatives.

Analysis

We provide analytical data, discover the marginal deficiencies, and create real world plans to improve upon them, changing the course of the business performance.

Recommendations

We recommend margin expansion in a way that meaningfully improves performance, without compromising potential growth revenue. Our goal is to balance margin improvements from a bird’s eye view, to drive overall company health.

Execution

We translate our recommendations into effective and implementable initiatives. We work side- by- side with your management team to drive results in operational improvements.

Sustain and Train

We track, measure, adjust, and implement strategies that help ensure long-term growth. We also empower you so that you can continue execution long after our experts have completed your project.

Investor Packages

As your project is very special to you, investors are also looking for something special that resonates with them before giving it their time and resources.

Investment Teaser

Harava Capital works with you to develop an Executive Summary, or Investment Teaser. An effective Investment Teaser helps to introduce your business opportunity or project, as well as helps tell investors your story and answers the ‘Why?’ every investor is looking to have answered. To help reinforce the ‘Why? investors should invest in you, Harava also provides key investment thesis, highlights, and summary of high-level financial forecasts in your Investment Teaser.

Fully Integrated Three Statement Financial Forecast

Harava Capital works with you to develop a detailed forecast which is essential in order to raise capital from private investors or financial institutions,. We provide our clients with the key business drivers and assumptions which show the potential investor how practical the business plan is. We can execute basic 5-year models to long term extensive models, whatever model will help show most effectively your financial potential.

Investors Pitchbook

Harava Capital works with you to develop a pitchbook designed to effectively sell your idea to potential investors and gives your project a simple and cohesive way to present complex information clearly. As part of your pitchbook, we will develop a Power Point presentation, that includes elements of a teaser and financial models that will help you put your best foot forward.

Business Plan / Information Memo

Harava Capital will create a business plan for you that captures all of the elements from the teaser, investment pitchbook, and other information relevant to your business project. We include a business plan and strategy for growth, competitive analysis, historical financial statements, detailed financial forecasts, investment proposal, and sensitivity analysis.

Harava Capital Invests in Small & Midsize Businesses that Have the Qualities to Succeed

We optimize financial growth by investing and bringing innovation to small and midsize businesses. We identify and develop the next generation of high growth businesses, to achieve risk-adjusted returns for our investors.

Healthcare

Harava Capital invests in healthcare growth opportunities that are positioned to capitalize on industry shifts and that are skillfully supported by attractive demographic trends. We partner with exceptional business leaders with a vision to transform healthcare outcomes for all stakeholders. We lean toward companies with a value proposition targeted to provide high quality, cost-effective, medical care or delivery.

Manufacturing and Industrial

Harava Capital engages in investments in manufacturing and industrial companies across a diverse array of industries, including basic materials, construction materials, automotive parts, and general manufacturing. We generate investment returns through strategic positioning and aggressive competition, which will ultimately lead to strong, robust cash flow. We engage companies with resilience across business cycles that provide attractive growth prospects and are capable of advancements in efficiency.

Technology: Cloud Space, Fintech

We invest in a wide range of technology and technology-enabled service businesses that have a recurring revenue business model and exhibit strong operating leverage. We provide capital to enable companies to accelerate in growth by expanding or enhancing their service offerings. We look for business models that are built to be profitable at a unit-economic level, along with opportunities to partner with management teams with a thorough understanding of the sector and an unmatched passion for building the business.

Clean Technology/ Energy

Harava Capital invests in technological resources that promote clean energy through low carbon technology with significant potential for long term greenhouse gas emissions savings. We are invested in renewable energy and highly efficient technologies that reduce the carbon footprint and promise modal shifts in energy in buildings, agriculture, and industry.

Real Estate Services

Harava Capital engages in successful real estate service opportunities that improve real estate property and performance through repair and maintenance, janitorial and cleaning services, and security.

Trade & Commodity

Harava Capital invests in commodity trading and manufacturing of goods to improve operation and sales to drive profitability.

Does Your Business Qualify?

- Has been in operation for more than 5 years.
- Is open to more than organic growth.
- Has at least 200k USD in EBITDA.
- Has a management team in place.
- Is open for sale in the foreseeable future.

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    Investment Strategy

    We acquire interests in growth companies or undervalued companies with growth potential across asset classes, offering liquidity and growth strategy solutions and co-invest alongside management or founders.

    Harava Capital provides comprehensive, integrated and proven capital solutions for small and medium market companies seeking to grow or transition. We offer entrepreneurs, business owners, and management teams a number of solutions to help each business realize its full potential and generate wealth for the owners.

     

     

    INVESTMENT CRITERIA

    - Revenue of $10-$150M
    - EBITDA of $3-$20M
    - Stable, positive cash flow
    - Proven market position
    - Strong management team
    - $5-$75M investment size
    - Ability to syndicate larger transactions
    - Industry generalists

    INVESTMENT STRUCTURE

    - One-Stop debt & equity capital (majority & minority)
    - Preferred equity
    - Senior secured term debt
    - Unitranche term debt
    - Subordinated term debt
    - Long-term structures with minimal or no fixed amortization

    TRANSACTION TYPES

    - Recapitalizations
    - Family estate planning
    - Management buyouts
    - Refinancing
    - Strategic Acquisitions
    - Expansion and growth initiatives for later stage companies