Private Credit and Capital Structuring Advisory

We connect the right opportunities with the right capital.

Capital solutions designed for transactions and platforms that demand flexibility, structure, and best-in-class execution.

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Capabilities

Capital solutions for complex transactions and platforms.

The firm doesn't just source capital; it designs capital structures. The focus is not limited to pricing, but to the quality of the structure.

Capital Structuring

Design of debt and equity structures aligned with the asset profile, the operation, and the return, term, and risk objectives.

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Credit Solutions

Debt placement, structured debt, bridge financing, and refinancing aimed at improving financial flexibility and optimizing maturities.

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Strategic Transactions

Project finance, capital markets, syndicated loans, joint ventures, co-investments, and support on select M&A mandates.

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Investment Vehicles

Structuring of SPVs and dedicated vehicles to isolate risk, organize capital, and facilitate the execution of complex opportunities.

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Investor Advisory

Guidance for investors and family offices on underwriting, strategic evaluation, and access to private capital solutions.

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How We Work

Every mandate requires a distinct structure.

Our process combines analysis, capital access, and execution discipline to design solutions aligned with the reality of each transaction.

Assessment

Evaluation of the transaction and capital constraints.

Structuring

Design of the solution, vehicle, and strategy.

Placement

Coordination with counterparties and negotiation.

Execution

Implementation and support through closing.

Monitoring

Oversight, refinancing, and subsequent phases.

Team

Institutional experience.
Local execution.

Richard F. Stefan, MBA

Richard Stefan is the Founder, Director, and Portfolio Manager of Vyda Partners, a data-driven alternative investment management firm based in Punta Cana. He also serves as Chief Investment Officer and Board Member of Casa de Santo Domingo, a diversified private equity group with over USD $600 million in assets under management.

Over his career, he has raised and structured more than USD $400 million in debt and equity transactions, working with institutional investors, family offices, and global capital providers.

He holds a degree in civil engineering and an MBA in Finance.

Ivan S. Portalatin

Ivan Portalatin brings to Vyda Partners a multidisciplinary background in institutional finance, wealth management, and real estate—paired with deep expertise in structuring risk-managed investment strategies across Latin America.

Previously, Ivan led the Fixed Income Trading Desk at BCI Securities. Earlier, he worked at Morgan Stanley in Miami on a team managing $2.1B in assets for ultra-high-net-worth clients across Latin America.

He holds a degree in Finance and International Business from Florida International University and previously held FINRA Series 7 and NASAA Series 66 licenses.

Alejandro Portalatin, CFA

Alejandro leads initiatives in investment analysis, management, and structuring, ensuring projects and portfolios are built on a rigorous technical foundation and aligned with investor objectives.

Previously, Alejandro was head of Morgan Stanley's investment platform within the International Wealth Management business, overseeing operations with more than USD 300 billion in assets under management.

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