What Solebury Capital does

Solebury Capital is an independent, FINRA/SIPC-member equity capital markets advisory firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in New Hope, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in New York and Houston. The firm provides senior-level advisory services to corporate issuers, financial sponsors, and venture capital clients across Initial Public Offerings, marketed follow-on offerings, block trades, and structured equity transactions including direct listings, SPAC and BDC-related structures, and pre-IPO rounds. Its core value proposition rests on conflict-free judgment, senior banker involvement throughout the transaction, and proprietary data used to inform pricing, allocation, and process design. The firm does not underwrite securities or take allocations; it is engaged purely in an advisory capacity on the issuer or sponsor side.

The firm's technology footprint is deliberately light: there is no software product, no public API, and no mobile application. Solebury's differentiators are human expertise (a senior team composed exclusively of equity underwriting specialists with over 330 years of collective transaction experience) and a proprietary data layer used to support decision-making, with a Data Scientist on staff. Distribution is entirely direct, mediated by senior practitioners and a referral network developed at prior bulge-bracket and boutique investment banking roles. Marketing is relationship-driven and content-light, anchored on a corporate website (solecap.com) and the firm's track record. Solebury operates a complementary partnership with Solebury Strategic Communications, a separate firm providing investor relations and corporate communications services, allowing cross-referral of integrated ECM advisory and IR mandates. The firm does not disclose revenue, has no public funding rounds, and has remained privately held since founding.

Name

Solebury Capital

Legal name

Solebury Capital LLC

Website

https://solecap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solebury Capital is an independent equity capital markets advisory firm that advises corporate, financial sponsor, and venture capital clients on IPOs, follow-on offerings, block trades, and structured equity transactions across U.S. offices in New Hope, New York, and Houston.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equity Capital Markets Advisory

NAICS

Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation (523150)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Capital Raising Advisory (Equity & Equity-Linked) (FSAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Secondary Offerings & Share Sales (Secondary Placements) (FSACAAAG)

Keywords

• Equity capital markets
• IPO advisory services
• Follow-on offerings
• Block trade advisory
• Structured equity advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

New Hope

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Equity Capital Markets Advisory Fees: Advisory fees generated from providing senior-level judgment and expertise to corporate, financial sponsor, and venture capital clients for equity capital markets transactions including IPOs, follow-on offerings, block trades, direct listings, SPACs, and other structured equity products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Solebury Capital is an independent Equity Capital Markets Advisory firm that provides senior-level judgment and expertise to corporate, financial sponsor, and venture capital clients pursuing equity capital markets transactions. The firm advises on IPOs, marketed follow-on offerings, block trades, direct listings, SPAC and BDC structures, and pre-IPO rounds, supporting clients across equity story development, underwriting group selection, fee negotiation, valuation, pricing, and allocation. Since founding in 2005, the firm has advised on over 860 engagements representing nearly $400 billion in capital raised.

Product overview

Solebury Capital is an independent Equity Capital Markets Advisory firm offering a unified suite of advisory services rather than a software product platform. The core offerings include IPO Advisory, Marketed Follow-On Advisory, Block Trades, and Structured Equity services. Additionally, the firm has a partner firm, Solebury Strategic Communications, which provides complementary investor relations and corporate communications services. These services work together to provide corporate, financial sponsor, and venture capital clients with comprehensive support throughout capital markets transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IPO Advisory Advisory services for Initial Public Offerings, collaborating on all aspects of the underwriting process including equity story development, timetable creation, underwriting group selection, fee negotiation, marketing message development, valuation, and pricing strategy. Targeted at corporate issuers preparing to go public.
• Marketed Follow-On Advisory Advisory services for marketed follow-on offerings, guiding issuers in maximizing price and investor quality by focusing on specific tactics to counter negative market dynamics and add transparency for informed decisions. Targeted at publicly traded companies raising additional equity capital.
• Block Trades Advisory Advisory services for block trade transactions requiring intense due diligence and documentation with multiple parties within short timeframes, engaging the market with confidentiality while mitigating risk and enabling seamless execution. Targeted at issuers, selling shareholders, and sponsors executing secondary equity placements.
• Structured Equity Advisory Advisory services for structured equity products including convertibles, mandatory exchangeables, SPACs, ATMs, and structured private placements, helping clients navigate structuring complexities and ensure favorable pricing outcomes. Targeted at issuers and sponsors pursuing non-traditional equity capital structures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 190 IPOs advised with approximately $100 billion in proceeds since 2005
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Solebury Strategic CommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolebury Strategic Communications is a partner firm providing investor relations and corporate communications services. The firm has over 20 years of experience partnering with private and public companies across all industry sectors. Offerings include fully outsourced investor relations, ESG evaluations, perception surveys, C-suite visibility programs, content development, media relations, crisis preparation, digital and social media communications, and media and presentation training.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allen & Company: Privately held boutique investment bank known for high-profile advisory and capital markets transactions, including IPOs and large block trades. Comparable as an independent, relationship-driven advisor competing for marquee mandates.
• Needham & Company: Investment bank specialized in growth-company ECM advisory, with active IPO and follow-on origination across technology, healthcare, and consumer. Comparable in its equity-specialist positioning and senior-banker-driven model.
• ThinkEquity Partners: Independent equity capital markets advisory and investment banking firm focused on IPOs, follow-on offerings, and capital raising for small- and mid-cap issuers. Closely comparable to Solebury as a boutique ECM advisor serving similar issuer and sponsor client profiles.
• Loop Capital Markets: Independent, minority-owned full-service investment bank with a strong equity capital markets practice advising on IPOs, follow-ons, and block trades. Directly comparable as a relationship-driven, independent ECM advisor competing for the same type of mid- and large-cap mandates.
• EF Hutton: Full-service investment bank with an active equity capital markets practice advising on IPOs, follow-on offerings, and block trades for emerging and mid-cap issuers. Comparable as an ECM-focused independent advisor.
• Citizens JMP Securities: Equity research and investment banking franchise (now part of Citizens Financial Group) with deep ECM focus, particularly in growth and small/mid-cap IPOs and follow-ons. Comparable business mix and target issuer base to Solebury Capital.

Broad incumbents

• Houlihan Lokey: Global investment bank with leading ECM and capital markets advisory practices serving corporate and sponsor clients. Comparable on ECM advisory while also offering scale, global coverage, and diversified M&A/restructuring capabilities.
• B. Riley Financial: Diversified financial services firm with a sizeable investment banking division providing ECM, M&A, and restructuring advisory. Overlaps with Solebury on ECM mandates while also offering a broader product set including valuation and appraisal services.
• William Blair: Mid-market focused investment bank with active equity capital markets and M&A advisory practices serving growth and middle-market issuers. Comparable on ECM execution while offering broader M&A and private wealth capabilities.
• TD Cowen: Investment bank (formerly Cowen Inc., now part of TD Bank Group) with a sizable equity capital markets franchise advising on IPOs, follow-ons, and block trades across growth and healthcare. Comparable on ECM mandate profile while offering broader research and trading capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solecap

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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