Eric Pelfrey
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Hey Eric — similar-ish path (IB → PE), been thinking a lot about origination in commercial real estate and operating businesses lately. would be good to connect.
Hey Eric, looks like we share a similar PE background, though I was in London at Greenhill not in Fort Worth building out real estate and operating business platforms like you. origination was always the same story for me — clear thesis, decent relationships, but no proprietary system of record tying anything together. every deal virtually sourced from scratch, nothing compounding over time. curious if that's still how most funds operate or if I'm behind the times? — Russ
Hey Eric, looks like we share a similar PE background, though I was in London doing growth equity deals not in DFW focused on real estate and operating businesses like you. the pattern I keep seeing with most funds is weirdly consistent — strong thesis, solid network, but no proprietary system of record. the people, tools and ideas are never really connected. every deal virtually sourced from scratch, nothing compounds on itself. curious if that resonates or if you've built something different at Atlas? — Russ
hey Eric — no worries if the timing's off. most funds I talk to have tried some version of building origination in-house — analyst pulling from databases, maybe using AI to help qualify, dumping it into a spreadsheet. each piece kind of works, but there's no system of record tying it together. the people, tools and ideas are all disconnected, so everything ends up out of sync. been helping a few funds like Mentmore Capital work through that. curious if you've run into the same thing at Atlas? — Russ
totally get it if origination infrastructure isn't top of mind right now — especially with Atlas still early and a hundred other things competing for attention. the funds I've seen crack it early just tend to compound deal flow in a way that's hard to replicate later. if it ever moves up the list, I'm easy to find. — Russ
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Eric Pelfrey Title: Managing Partner Fund: Atlas Capital Partners Background: Name: Eric Pelfrey Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Current Focus: Eric is currently a Managing Partner at Atlas Capital Partners, a boutique private equity and commercial real estate investment firm started in October 2024. He concurrently serves as a Managing Partner at BridgeCap Partners, a logistics-focused real estate private equity firm based in Fort Worth. His work centers on executing business plans for real estate acquisitions and creating investor value through strategic partnerships. Background: Eric has a robust background in law and real estate finance. He holds a J.D. from Duke University School of Law and a Master of Management Studies from Duke's Fuqua School of Business. He began his career with a mission in Switzerland and Germany, followed by a stint in the U.S. Naval Academy. Professionally, he served as a Real Estate Associate at Vinson & Elkins, an Asset Manager at FirstCity Financial Corporation (where he exited 26 assets with a 53% average IRR), and a Partner at Woodside Capital Partners. He also has entrepreneurial experience as the founder of Texas Homestead LLC. Key Skills: Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Real Estate Development, and Business Strategy. He is also proficient in German. Posts: On November 20, 2023, Eric shared a post regarding available office space: "BridgeCap has a few furnished private offices within our office suite that are available for sublease. Lots of included perks, including 24-hour access to a brand new in-house gym, covered parking, a conference room with video-conferencing capabilities, and inclusion in our daily DoorDash lunch group order." He further noted the convenience of their location "on the western edge of downtown Fort Worth" which is "easily accessible from I-30 and the Chisholm Trail Parkway." Fund details: - Description: - Website: https://atlascappartners.com/ - Location: Fort Worth, Texas, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Atlas Capital Partners Eric Pelfrey recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Atlas Capital Partners focuses on distressed debt and early-stage tech investments, with a recent fund targeting decarbonization and climate adaptation technologies. Eric Pelfrey leads the firm's investment strategy. Recent investments include companies in renewable energy and sustainable tech sectors.