Flexible
real estate
credit solutions
About
The firm provides flexible capital solutions to institutional sponsors across major U.S. markets.
Strategy
Derby Lane delivers capital solutions through private senior secured mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and public commercial mortgage-backed securities.
Our investments support acquisitions, refinancings, and recapitalizations for construction, transitional, and stabilized properties. We are active across asset classes, including residential, hospitality, office, industrial, and retail. The firm’s flexible mandate allows it to deploy capital where risk-adjusted returns are most compelling.
Our team has invested consistently through various market cycles, bringing significant experience in origination, underwriting, structuring, capital markets, and asset management.
We utilize a diverse set of sourcing channels through deep industry relationships to generate opportunities in all macroeconomic environments. We aim to be a first call for our borrowers, offering bespoke financing solutions, a partnership approach, and certainty of execution.
Philosophy
Culture grounded in aligned interests with external and internal partners
"Investor First" mentality when assessing relative and absolute value
Ability to invest across the capital structure through a range of asset classes, project types, and geographic markets
Faster execution through centralized decision making supported by a flat, nimble team
Longstanding industry relationships that generate repeat opportunities
Focused on building an institutional platform from inception with prudent capital deployment
Team
Adam Piekarski
FounderCEO & CIO
Kory Klebanoff
PartnerInvestments
Nishant Nadella
PartnerInvestments
Aileen Shea
PartnerHead of Business Development
Urian Yap
PartnerCFO & CCO
Matthew Doneth
Managing DirectorInvestments
Heecheol Pak
Managing DirectorInvestments
Sheridan Ainsworth
Vice PresidentInvestments
Bob Hill
Vice PresidentInvestments
Leyton Johnston
Vice PresidentInvestments
John Donohoe
Senior AssociateInvestments
Eli Weiner
AssociateInvestments
Vilia Baumilas
Senior AssociateChief of Staff
Culture
Derby Lane is a next-generation alternative investment manager defined by alignment, flexibility, and partnership. We are guided by a culture of transparency and intellectual integrity in service of our investors, sponsors, and team.
Derby Lane believes impact extends beyond our investment mandate. We are proud to be a founding signatory to Promote Giving, a transformative platform that aligns performance with philanthropy.
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