Innovative Investment Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Armada Capital is a leading financial services firm dedicated to delivering exceptional investment and wealth management solutions. With a commitment to innovation and client-focused strategies, we offer a comprehensive suite of services including investment management, financial planning, and private equity
About Armada
Armada Venture Partners is a boutique commercial real estate investment and development firm based in Denver, CO. Armada’s leadership is made up entirely of industry veterans with a wide range of expertise and disciplines. As a result, Armada has a proven track record of creating immense value to investors, consistently delivering above-marker, risk-adjusted returns.
Remaining nimble and adept at procuring unique investment opportunities, Armada launched a structured capital platform in 2021. Leveraging our partners’ extensive professional networks and proven track records as director sponsors, Armada adds tremendous value to both our investors and investees. Armada’s diverse underwriting experience in the lower-middle market empowers us to efficiently deploy capital in an underserved and inefficient segment. Over the past decade, Armada’s principals have acquired, developed, managed
About Armada
At Armada Venture Partners, our name embodies the spirit of unity, resilience, and strength. The word “Armada” originates from the image of a fleet of ships—each powerful and capable in its own right, but together, they become an unstoppable force, formidable and cohesive. This idea reflects not only how we approach business but also the values that define our company.
A Collective Force
Just like a fleet, our team is made up of individuals with diverse skills and expertise. Alone, each of us is a valuable contributor, but together, we become something far greater than the sum of our parts. By pooling our strengths, perspectives, and creativity, we navigate challenges and seize opportunities that others might deem insurmountable.
Resilience Through Adversity
The story of the original Spanish Armada is often remembered for its defeat, but at Armada Venture Partners, we flip the script. For us, obstacles are not setbacks—they are opportunities to grow stronger. Every storm we weather and every challenge we face only serves to sharpen our strategies and fortify our resolve. We adapt, evolve, and emerge more resilient after every trial.
Creative Problem-Solving
In the unpredictable seas of commercial real estate, success requires more than brute force—it demands ingenuity and precision. Our ability to craft innovative, tailored solutions for each project sets us apart. With every deal, we combine technical expertise, strategic foresight, and bold creativity to deliver outcomes that inspire confidence and success.
The Meaning Behind Our Logo
The triangle in our logo represents more than just a design element—it embodies the essence of our identity. Its shape resembles a sail, a nod to the Armada, constantly moving forward and charting new paths. At the same time, the triangle symbolizes delta, the Greek symbol for change. It’s a reminder that while markets shift and evolve, one thing remains constant: Armada Venture Partners’ unwavering focus on forward momentum.
Stronger Together
At our core, we believe that collaboration fuels greatness. Just like a fleet sailing in perfect harmony, our collective strength lies in our unity. Together, we can navigate any challenge, cross any ocean, and reach any destination. When you partner with Armada Venture Partners, you’re not just working with a single entity—you’re harnessing the power of a trusted, resilient, and formidable team.
Our Team
Armada Venture Partners, based in Denver, CO, is a boutique commercial real estate investment firm led by industry veterans. With a focus on preferred equity investments, we deliver above-market, risk-adjusted returns by leveraging our structured capital platform and extensive professional networks. Our expertise in the lower-middle market allows us to efficiently deploy capital in underserved segments, creating tailored solutions for partners. As a small, agile team, we provide personalized attention and foster close collaboration, ensuring success for our investors and sponsors. Over the past decade, Armada has managed over $1 billion in assets with exceptional realized returns.
Remaining nimble and adept at procuring unique investment opportunities, Armada launched a structured capital platform in 2021. Leveraging our partners’ extensive professional networks and proven track records as director sponsors, Armada adds tremendous value to both our investors and investees. Armada’s diverse underwriting experience in the lower-middle market empowers us to efficiently deploy capital in an underserved and inefficient segment.
Over the past decade, Armada’s principals have acquired, developed, managed, and capitalized over $1 billion in real estate assets. Average returns REALIZED have yielded a 24.18% net IRR and 1.75x equity multiple over an average 32-month hold period. We have the proven ability to react to the everchanging investment climate, capitalizing on different industries, asset classes, and capital structures.
Past Results are not a Guaranty of Future Performance.
What truly sets AVP apart is our commitment to being aligned with investors. We personally invest in every deal, demonstrating our confidence in the opportunities and our dedication to shared success.
Our Team
Armada Venture Partners, based in Denver, CO, is a boutique commercial real estate investment firm led by industry veterans. With a focus on preferred equity investments, we deliver above-market, risk-adjusted returns by leveraging our structured capital platform and extensive professional networks. Our expertise in the lower-middle market allows us to efficiently deploy capital in underserved segments, creating tailored solutions for partners. As a small, agile team, we provide personalized attention and foster close collaboration, ensuring success for our investors and sponsors. Over the past decade, Armada has managed over $1 billion in assets with exceptional realized returns.
Remaining nimble and adept at procuring unique investment opportunities, Armada launched a structured capital platform in 2021. Leveraging our partners’ extensive professional networks and proven track records as director sponsors, Armada adds tremendous value to both our investors and investees. Armada’s diverse underwriting experience in the lower-middle market empowers us to efficiently deploy capital in an underserved and inefficient segment.
Over the past decade, Armada’s principals have acquired, developed, managed, and capitalized over $1 billion in real estate assets. Average returns REALIZED have yielded a 24.18% net IRR and 1.75x equity multiple over an average 32-month hold period. We have the proven ability to react to the everchanging investment climate, capitalizing on different industries, asset classes, and capital structures.
**Past Results are not a Guaranty of Future Performance.**
Our Team
Armada Venture Partners, based in Denver, CO, is a boutique commercial real estate investment firm led by industry veterans. With a focus on preferred equity investments, we deliver above-market, risk-adjusted returns by leveraging our structured capital platform and extensive professional networks. Our expertise in the lower-middle market allows us to efficiently deploy capital in underserved segments, creating tailored solutions for partners. As a small, agile team, we provide personalized attention and foster close collaboration, ensuring success for our investors and Operating Partners. Over the past decade, Armada has managed over $1 billion in assets with exceptional realized returns.
Remaining nimble and adept at procuring unique investment opportunities, Armada launched a structured capital platform in 2021. Leveraging our partners’ extensive professional networks and proven track records as director Operating Partners, Armada adds tremendous value to both our investors and investees. Armada’s diverse underwriting experience in the lower-middle market empowers us to efficiently deploy capital in an underserved and inefficient segment.
Over the past decade, Armada’s principals have acquired, developed, managed, and capitalized over $1 billion in real estate assets. Average returns REALIZED have yielded a 24.18% net IRR and 1.75x equity multiple over an average 32-month hold period. We have the proven ability to react to the everchanging investment climate, capitalizing on different industries, asset classes, and capital structures.
**Past Results are not a Guaranty of Future Performance.**
What truly sets AVP apart is our commitment to being aligned with investors. We personally invest in every deal, demonstrating our confidence in the opportunities and our dedication to shared success.
What truly sets AVP apart is our commitment to being aligned with investors. We personally invest in every deal, demonstrating our confidence in the opportunities and our dedication to shared success.
What truly sets AVP apart is our commitment to being aligned with investors. We personally invest in every deal, demonstrating our confidence in the opportunities and our dedication to shared success.
Our Team
Armada Venture Partners, based in Denver, CO, is a boutique commercial real estate investment firm led by industry veterans. With a focus on preferred equity investments, we deliver above-market, risk-adjusted returns by leveraging our structured capital platform and extensive professional networks. Our expertise in the lower-middle market allows us to efficiently deploy capital in underserved segments, creating tailored solutions for partners. As a small, agile team, we provide personalized attention and foster close collaboration, ensuring success for our investors and sponsors. Over the past decade, Armada has managed over $1 billion in assets with exceptional realized returns.
Remaining nimble and adept at procuring unique investment opportunities, Armada launched a structured capital platform in 2021. Leveraging our partners’ extensive professional networks and proven track records as director sponsors, Armada adds tremendous value to both our investors and investees. Armada’s diverse underwriting experience in the lower-middle market empowers us to efficiently deploy capital in an underserved and inefficient segment.
Over the past decade, Armada’s principals have acquired, developed, managed, and capitalized over $1 billion in real estate assets. Average returns REALIZED have yielded a 24.18% net IRR and 1.75x equity multiple over an average 32-month hold period. We have the proven ability to react to the everchanging investment climate, capitalizing on different industries, asset classes, and capital structures.
Past Results are not a Guaranty of Future Performance.
What truly sets AVP apart is our commitment to being aligned with investors. We personally invest in every deal, demonstrating our confidence in the opportunities and our dedication to shared success.
Ryan Arnold
Partner & Director of Capital Markets
Ryan brings over 20 years of expertise in development, brokerage, and investments to his role as Director of Capital Markets at Armada Venture Partners.
Randy Roberts
Partner
Randy, a former business attorney with over a decade of experience, brings extensive expertise in legal, compliance, and operational oversight to his role at Armada Venture Partners.
Jake Meilach
Partner
Jake Meilach brings over 20 years of expertise in commercial real estate and capital markets. A former lender, he has underwritten, originated, and managed commercial loan portfolios .
Nina Aaron
Director Of Operations
Nina Aaron brings a decade of executive experience in marketing and design to private equity and commercial real estate, seamlessly translating her expertise into fund administration, operations, and marketing for capital raising.
Joe Plastino
Senior Associate
Ryan Arnold
Partner & Director of Capital Markets
Ryan Arnold brings over 23 years of experience in development, brokerage, and real estate investment. At Armada Venture Partners, he leads capital formation and investor relations for the firm’s preferred equity platform, working closely with HNWIs, family offices, and institutions. As a member of the Investment Committee, he oversees deal evaluation, structuring, and asset performance—leveraging deep expertise in underwriting and acquisitions to deliver disciplined, risk-adjusted returns across the portfolio.
Randy Roberts
Partner
Randy Roberts is a Harvard-trained attorney and seasoned real estate investor with 20+ years of experience spanning law, development, and private equity. He has led over $1B in ground-up projects across Denver and raised/deployed $100M+ in capital since 2018. At Armada Venture Partners, Randy oversees compliance, operations, and investment execution—bringing institutional rigor to a nimble preferred equity platform. He is also a committed philanthropist, serving with The Denver Foundation and as former President of the Denver Children’s Foundation.
Jake Meilach
Partner
Jake Meilach brings over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, capital markets, and structured finance. A former banker, he managed $5B+ in loan portfolios and led capital markets strategy for $2B+ in real estate assets. At AVP, Jake drives preferred equity investments—sourcing, structuring, and executing deals with a focus on risk-adjusted returns. Known for his strategic foresight and sponsor relationships, Jake is a trusted capital partners and key contributor to AVP’s investment performance and platform growth.
Nina Aaron
Director Of Operations
With a dynamic background in marketing and design, Nina Aaron brings over a decade of executive leadership to the private equity and commercial real estate sectors. She applies sharp business acumen to preferred equity strategies, overseeing fund administration, operations, and investor relations with precision. Known for her ability to streamline complex workflows, ensure transparent financial reporting, and cultivate investor trust, Nina plays a key role in driving fund performance. Her versatile skill set makes her an invaluable asset to any investor-focused platform.
Joe Plastino
Senior Associate
Joe Plastino brings a strong track record in real estate capital markets and structured finance to Armada. He previously underwrote and marketed over $1 billion in transactions at a national real estate advisory platform, and later led capital strategy for a Colorado-based nonprofit affordable housing developer and owner-operator. Joe holds an MBA from CU Boulder and now focuses on sourcing and closing preferred equity investments that deliver institutional-quality execution, creative structuring, and downside protection for LPs.
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We have the proven ability to react to the ever changing investment climate, capitalizing on different industries, asset classes, and capital structures.
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The Advantages We Offer
At Armada Capital, the advantages we offer are centered around delivering strategic investment solutions tailored to your financial goals.
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Founders and Leadership Behind Armada
The founders and leadership behind Armada are a group of visionary individuals committed to innovation and strategic growth. With a diverse background in technology, business, and operations, they have built a strong foundation for Armada’s success.
Nina Aaron
Nina Aaron, as Director of Operations, excels in optimizing organizational processes and driving operational efficiency with her strategic leadership and focus on delivering results, she plays a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations .
Ryan Arnold
Ryan Arnold, as Partner, brings extensive expertise and a forward-thinking approach to the team. With a strong focus on strategic development and fostering key relationships, Ryan plays a pivotal role in driving the firm's success.
Jake Meilach
Jake Meilach, as Partner, is a dynamic leader with a proven track record in strategic growth and client success. His extensive industry knowledge and innovative approach make him a driving force behind the firm's development.
Randy Roberts
Andy Roberts, as Partner, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to the team. His expertise in business development and leadership has been instrumental in driving growth and fostering strong client relationships.
