The Senior Team Behind Every Mandate

Chris Droussiotis brings over 30 years of investment banking experience to Blackhaven Capital, with senior roles at SMBC, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, CIBC and Mizuho. He most recently served as Managing Director and Head of Leveraged & Structured Finance at SMBC, overseeing a $10B portfolio and leading sponsor-backed transactions across M&A, LBOs and recapitalizations. A FINRA-registered Principal (Series 24, 79, 63), Chris also serves as an adjunct professor at Columbia, Fordham, Baruch and Seton Hall. He holds an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University and has completed advanced studies at NYU.

Imran Jimoh is the Founding Partner and CEO of BlackHaven Capital, where he leads firm strategy, senior client relationships, and mandate execution. He brings a differentiated combination of institutional finance rigor and operator-speed execution — with deep expertise in M&A advisory, capital markets, and the growth systems that power modern deal origination. Prior to founding BlackHaven, Imran built and scaled revenue operations, AI-driven outreach infrastructure, and commercial systems for B2B companies across North America. He applies that same operational edge to investment banking: proprietary deal origination, high-velocity sponsor coverage, and agentic workflows that give BlackHaven the reach of a large platform with the precision of a boutique. He has advised founders, PE sponsors, family offices, and growth companies on transactions spanning M&A, capital raises, and strategic advisory across industries and geographies. At BlackHaven, he oversees the firm's expansion into sponsor coverage, cross-border transactions, and the development of a principal investing arm targeting rollup opportunities in fragmented local markets.

Tristan Capes-Davis is a Strategic Advisor at Blackhaven Capital with over $4B in transaction experience across A&D, Industrials, Datacenters and Software. He currently also serves as an Investment Professional at Alpha Wave Global, focused on $300M+ equity investments. Tristan’s background spans private equity and investment banking roles at AE Industrial Partners, CSP Associates, Houlihan Lokey and B. Riley. He is a distinguished graduate of Virginia Military Institute, where he studied Business & Economics and competed in Division I Lacrosse.

Aiden Richardson is a Founding Partner at Blackhaven Capital, where he leads investor syndication and go-to-market execution. With a background spanning structured sales, capital raising and institutional partnerships, Aiden brings a modern, operator-informed approach to sourcing and closing high-impact transactions. He has built scalable deal distribution systems, advised founders and investors and developed frameworks that bridge private equity discipline with entrepreneurial speed

Former U.S. Marine and seasoned finance executive with experience across investment banking, private equity consulting and FP&A transformation. Benjamin has advised C-suite teams on M&A, restructuring and operational scaling and has built AI-driven cash management tools for high-growth businesses. He holds a B.S. in Finance & Economics (summa cum laude) from West Chester University, with advanced studies at Wharton and MIT.

John Stevenson brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, capital raising and advisory leadership. As Head of Strategic Partnerships at Blackhaven Capital, he leads investor engagement and distribution strategy across exempt markets. A two-time founder with deep experience at firms like ivari and SafeBridge, John specializes in building high-impact referral networks and aligning capital with opportunity.

Andrew Roher is a real estate executive with 20+ years of experience and over $800M in sales across residential and commercial projects. Formerly Director of Sales at Dunbury Developments, he has launched 1,500+ homes and 400,000+ sq. ft. of mixed-use space. Known for his strategic marketing, hands-on leadership and consistent results andrew helps developers maximize value from concept to close. He specializes in branding, go-to-market strategy and on-site execution. Andrew brings a deep understanding of buyer psychology and market dynamics to every project he leads.

Ismael brings nearly a decade of experience driving growth for venture-backed startups, institutions and emerging sectors including edtech, Web3 and consumer brands. As Principal of Growth & Strategic Partnerships at Blackhaven Capital, he leads founder-facing initiatives, platform growth strategies and market-entry playbooks across verticals. His track record includes helping raise $2.5M in seed funding at a Techstars-backed startup, generating $3.4M in edtech revenue in 24 months and adding $13M in college enrollment applications. Ismael holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and advises national education ministries and institutions globally.

Desmond Fogg leads deal origination and strategic execution across M&A and capital markets. With a track record of over $500M in closed and advised transactions, Desmond brings deep experience across sectors including technology, energy, gaming and sustainability. He is also an active investor at VU Venture Partners, with prior experience in enterprise software sales, where he drove over $10M in revenue across venture-backed SaaS companies.