Carlos Villatoro
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Carlos — congrats on launching Pineland Capital. been working on origination with construction services investors and your fund caught my eye. would be good to connect.
Carlos — congrats on launching Pineland Capital. though we share a PE background, I hope to one day do the same and acquire a great services business. been working on the origination side with funds like Backer Group and Mentmore — curious how you're thinking about origination. mostly proprietary or broker-driven? — Russ
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Carlos — hope you're having a good Wednesday. wanted to reach out — congrats on launching Pineland Capital, always impressed by those who've taken the leap. though we share a PE background, I hope to one day do the same and acquire a great services platform. in the meantime I've been working on the origination side with funds like Backer Group and Mentmore — curious how you're thinking about origination at Pineland. mostly proprietary or still seeing a lot through brokers? very best, Russell linkedin.com/in/russellt23
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Carlos Villatoro Title: Founder/CEO Fund: Pineland Capital LLC Background: Name: Carlos Villatoro Current Role: Economics Undergraduate Student at The University of Texas at Austin and Relationship Banker at Comerica Bank (starting Nov 2025). Focus: Carlos is an aspiring finance professional focusing on economics, real estate private equity, and banking. He is the Founder/CEO of Pineland Capital LLC and is currently a Real Estate Private Equity Intern at Project Destined, where he underwrites multifamily deals. Background: He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at UT Austin (Class of 2027), where he is involved in the UT Club Golf and the Longhorn Investing Program. His professional background includes a role as a Personal Banker/OSS Leader at PNC and a forthcoming position at Comerica Bank. He holds certifications in M&A from NASBA and is registered with the Nationwide Multi-State Licensing System and Registry. Key Skills: Lending, Economic Modeling, Real Estate Underwriting, Private Equity, Business Strategy, Asset Management, and Market Research. Recent Post Activity: On October 9, 2025, Carlos shared his experience participating in the Wells Fargo x Podium Education Virtual Case Competition. He stated, "the goal was to find or develop a solution, product or tool that delivers fast, fair financial access and helps people build confidence instead of stress." He noted that he "developed a specialized product that could be utilized across all corporate, commercial, and private sectors of the bank" and specifically invited his network to "delve into the securitization aspect of the pitch." Key Projects: He authored a research paper titled "Impacts of Overfishing on Coastal Economies," where he analyzed data from 10 coastal regions and applied statistical models to quantify economic decline, eventually presenting these findings at a university symposium. Fund details: - Description: Pineland Capital is a nascent Austin-area private equity firm specializing in strategic acquisitions within the construction, plumbing, and electrical services sectors. Leveraging a disciplined approach to company rollovers, Pineland Capital targets established businesses with strong growth potential, aiming to drive operational efficiencies and market expansion. - Website: https://www.pineland-capital.com - Location: Austin, Texas, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Pineland Capital LLC Carlos Villatoro recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Carlos Villatoro is associated with Pineland Capital Partners, a firm specializing in investment banking. Pineland Capital Partners focuses on sourcing deals for private equity and corporate investors. Villatoro's recent investments are not publicly detailed.