Ryan Handelman

I partner with entrepreneurs and business owners in specialized and underserved industries to access capital and execute strategic transactions. I help clients raise debt and equity, evaluate acquisitions or exits, and navigate complex financial situations where traditional advisory support is often limited.Many of the industries I work in are overlooked by traditional capital markets despite having strong operators and durable demand. I spend a lot of time studying where capital is flowing, and where it isn’t, to help founders access the right partners and financing structures. As regulation evolves, private capital expands, and consolidation accelerates across fragmented sectors, the opportunity for well-positioned businesses to scale or transact has never been greater.Over the course of my career, I’ve worked on transactions across a range of specialized industries including emerging and regulated sectors. These engagements have included capital raises, strategic advisory assignments, and transaction support representing $300M+ in 2025 alone. If you’re thinking about raising capital, exploring an acquisition or sale, or simply want to understand the strategic options available to your business, I’m always happy to have a candid conversation.ORIf you’re a debt or equity investor actively deploying capital and interested in opportunities with strong risk-adjusted returns in specialized or underserved industries, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect and explore how we can work together.