Technology
Advised and consulted with technology firms in the following areas:
- Machine Learning
- Quantum Computing
- Electric Vehicles
- Robotics
- High Complexity Manufacturing
Cryptocurrency
The team has over 5 years of experience in cryptocurrency with experience mining, trading and hedging cryptocurrencies internationally. We have the expertise to deliver broad advice on technical and financial aspects of various cryptocurrencies and associated blockchain technologies as well as deliver targeted insights on future developments in the space.
Energy
Working to revolutionize the energy industry by aiding in the proliferation of clean energy generation, distribution and optimization technologies by working with companies like Powerhive in solar and microgrids for developing economies
Finance
Successfully executed on a diverse array of deal flow including but not limited to:
- Reverse Take Overs
- Initial Public Offerings
- Series A, B and C Financing Rounds
- Debt raises
- Equity raises through complex option, warrant and stock structures
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Real Estate
Tejas has experience with real estate project assessment, finance and development in South Eastern US and Canadian markets. Tejas’ management team offers full service real estate development and asset management services, including site selection, master planning, commercial and residential development, leasing, property management, construction and disposition. The company utilizes extensive market research, as well as extensive contacts and relationships within the industry to uncover opportunities and niches in the marketplace. Projects range in size from 2 acres to more than 100 acres and we have strong relationships with all of the major retailers.
Natural Resources
Asian related financing and related joint venture initiatives with conglomerates based in Asia with a focus on Japan
Experience with complex deal structuring with multiple mining projects worldwide
Over 12 years with Ivanhoe group of companies reporting to chairman in various capacities including senior management and fund raising
Public mining company CEO experience
Agriculture
Organic, Non-GMO seed bank with proprietary plant processing technology
Opportunity to expand footprint globally
Experience negotiating with the largest agri-businesses in North America
B. Matthew Hornor
Principal and Managing Partner
A global executive leader with a proven track record in sophisticated legal, financial and business development arenas. Matthew has been a public company CEO, senior leader, and director of a range of entrepreneurial public and private companies. He has deep expertise in structuring complex strategic partnerships and financings in both the technology and mining industries. He takes active roles in management to enable companies to fulfill growth potential.
Ali Zamani
Partner
He has served as the Managing Partner of Overlook Investments LLC since January 2016 and currently serves on the boards of Applied Minerals, Mexican Gold Corp and Rejuvenan Global Health. Prior to Overlook Investments, Mr. Zamani served as a Portfolio Manager at Gefinor Capital Management and as Chief Investment Officer of the GEF Opportunities Fund.
Ryan Monsurate
Associate and Technical Consultant
An avid futurist, Ryan is passionate about leveraging his deep understanding of science, technology, economics and finance to maximize the potential of ethical businesses. He has worked with large multinational companies like Broadcom, Lucent, and Kodak as well as local Vancouver startups in the fields of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, robotics and 3D printing.
Kristopher Gruber
Director of Operations
Kris has worked in both small businesses and for large Canadian corporations, and has almost 20 years of experience in client relationship management. He combines his education in business administration and work experience to oversee day to day operations at Tejas. Kris leverages his unique skill set to ensure the client experience at Tejas is of the highest standards.
About
Tejas Capital is an international business advisory firm with a strong track record of creating value for clients in finance, technology, natural resources and agriculture. By leveraging the principal’s deep business strategy knowledge and expertise, networks of deep pools of capital and access to technical expertise, the company aims to help growing businesses improve their positioning in the market and gain access to capital for expansion.