Jeff Hayton

About Jeff Hayton

I build capital markets engines and scalable investment platforms.Over the last 13+ years, I’ve helped raise $200M+ across 300+ transactions spanning private equity, venture capital, real estate, and technology, from first checks to multiple exits across both the buy and sell side.But beyond the numbers, my work is rooted in conscious capitalism: using finance as a force for innovation, impact, and generational wealth.My edge sits at the intersection of:• Capital markets strategy & fundraising• Platform & fund architecture• Go-to-market strategy for capital formation• Systems, process & executionI’m deeply aligned with investors, founders and operators. I’ve sat in every seat. I\'ve written the checks. I’ve guaranteed the loans. I’ve navigated distress, complexity, and scale. I believe that the best opportunities start and end with people and relationships, not financial engineering alone.Today, my work centers on:• Private equity roll-ups & acquisitions• Asset-backed & platform-level capital raises• Clean energy & impact-aligned real assets• Institutional & retail investor partnerships• Due diligence & underwritingI’m mission-driven, long-term oriented, and relentlessly focused on stewardship.If you’re an operator or investor who values discipline, alignment, and long-term value creation over short-term optics, I’m always open to connecting.

Experience

1. Member of the Board of Advisors

   Luxe Living Homes

   Feb 2026 — Present · Portland, OR, US

Education

• Arizona State University

  WP Carey School of Business

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance & Management

Skills

• Investor Relations
• Entrepreneurship
• Venture Capital
• Public Speaking
• Corporate Development
• Strategy
• Commercial Fishing
• Portfolio Management
• Fundraising
• Market Intelligence
• Start-Ups
• Valuation
• Professional Writing
• Customer Service
• Event Management
• Private Equity
• Space Technology
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Analysis
• Operations Management
• Team Co-Ordination
• Strategic Partnerships
• Sponsorship Relations
• Due Diligence
• Business Development
• Business Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Sales
• Finance
• Strategic Planning
• Real Estate
• Leadership Development
• Social Networking
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Investments
• Team Building
• Project Management
• Event Planning
• Management Consulting