Investment Philosophy

We don't chase trends.
We build infrastructure.

Our philosophy is built on a simple premise: sustainable wealth creation requires discipline, transparency, and genuine alignment between managers and investors.

92%Deal Rejection Rate
100%GP Co-Investment
$950M+Capital Deployed
2021Since Founding
Our Foundation

Three pillars that define every decision we make.

(01) Not a Promoter

Allocator Mindset

We optimize risk-adjusted outcomes, not hype. Every deal passes through a strict underwriting framework that prioritizes downside protection before upside potential.

  • Rigorous stress-testing of every investment thesis
  • Conservative assumptions on exit multiples and timelines
  • Focus on margin of safety before return potential

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(02) Not One-Offs

Platform Building

Repeatable engines beat isolated wins. We build infrastructure, like Kudo and The Pave, to ensure governance, operating cadence, and deal flow consistency.

  • Systematic sourcing through proprietary channels
  • Standardized due diligence and monitoring
  • Operational playbooks refined over hundreds of deals
(03) You Win Before We Do

Alignment First

No hidden fees. Significant GP co-investment. Our economics are structured so we only succeed when our partners realize actual returns.

  • GP commits meaningful capital alongside LPs
  • Performance fees only after preferred returns
  • Transparent fee structures with no hidden costs

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Guiding Principles

The principles that govern every allocation decision.

Capital Preservation

We measure success not just by returns generated, but by losses avoided. Our first question on any deal: "What can go wrong?"

Risk-Adjusted Returns

We don't chase the highest IRR. We seek the best risk-adjusted return for the illiquidity premium our partners accept.

Patient Capital

We underwrite to conservative timelines. Rushing to exit destroys value. We let compounding work in our favor.

Full Transparency

Monthly reporting, quarterly letters, open communication. Our partners always know exactly where their capital is deployed.

"We are the largest investors in our own funds. We do not win unless our partners realize actual, distributed returns."

Silverman Capital Investment Committee
Our Discipline

Knowing what to avoid is as important as knowing where to invest.

Discipline isn't about saying yes to good deals—it's about saying no to everything else. Our high rejection rate isn't a bug; it's a feature of our investment process.

Venture-style risk profiles
Highly leveraged structures
Trendy sectors or narratives
Complex fee arrangements
Misaligned incentive structures

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"Philosophy without execution is just a slogan. We've built our entire business model to ensure our principles are embedded in every process, every deal, every report."

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