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Our Team
Velaris Capital is led by senior professionals with decades of global experience advising corporates, founders, and investors across complex strategic and transactional situations. Our team combines deep sector expertise with a hands-on, partner-led approach—ensuring every mandate receives senior attention from start to finish.
LEADERSHIP
Leadership Team
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Luca Matteoli
Managing Partner
Mr. Luca Matteoli is the Managing Partner of Velaris Capital LLC, an independent investment banking boutique providing M&A advisory, capital raising, and strategic advisory services, with a focus on the Food & Agriculture and Clean Energy sectors.
Mr. Matteoli brings international investment banking and corporate finance experience developed across the U.S. and Europe, having advised clients globally in the Food & Agriculture and Natural Resources sectors.
Mr. Matteoli holds an MBA from Erasmus University Rotterdam School of Management with a concentration in Finance and a BSc in Economics from LUISS Guido Carli.
Mr. Matteoli is registered with FINRA and holds the Series 63 and 79 licenses.
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LEADERSHIP
Leadership Team
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Director
The Director at Velaris Capital advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and capital transactions, supporting both public and private companies throughout the transaction lifecycle.
His experience includes target identification, valuation, deal structuring, due diligence coordination, and negotiation support. He has worked closely with management teams and investors on domestic and cross-border transactions, bringing a structured, analytical approach to complex strategic challenges.
He plays a key role in executing mandates with precision, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and successful outcomes.
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Vice President
The Vice President at Velaris Capital supports senior advisors across M&A, strategic advisory, private capital, and debt advisory mandates. His responsibilities include financial modeling, valuation analysis, market research, and preparation of transaction materials.
He works closely with clients throughout the execution process, providing detailed analysis and operational support to ensure informed decision-making and efficient execution.
Areas of expertise
Luca Matteoli
Managing Partner
Mr. Luca Matteoli is the Managing Partner of Velaris Capital LLC, an independent investment banking boutique providing M&A advisory, capital raising, and strategic advisory services, with a focus on the Food & Agriculture and Clean Energy sectors.
Mr. Matteoli brings international investment banking and corporate finance experience developed across the U.S. and Europe, having advised clients globally in the Food & Agriculture and Natural Resources sectors.
Mr. Matteoli holds an MBA from Erasmus University Rotterdam School of Management with a concentration in Finance and a BSc in Economics from LUISS Guido Carli.
Mr. Matteoli is registered with FINRA and holds the Series 63 and 79 licenses.
Areas of expertise