SC&H Capital, the investment banking arm of SC&H, has launched its capital solutions practice, creating a suite of middle-market and mid-corporate investment banking services.
The capital solutions practice, led by managing director John Whalen and principal Ryan Weir, expands access to financing solutions for founder-owned, sponsor-backed and public companies.
Whalen founded and led M&T Bank’s investment banking and capital markets operations for three decades before most recently building the capital advisory group at Matrix Capital Markets. Weir spent nearly 20 years structuring complex debt transactions, working alongside Whalen at M&T Bank and Matrix. Together, they have executed more than $250 billion in transactions.
“This represents a major milestone that completes our vision of full-service middle-market investment banking,” Ken Mann, managing director at SC&H Capital, said. “Companies today need advisors who can handle M&A, navigate distress and structure creative capital solutions. Having all three capabilities creates exceptional value for our clients and referral partners.”
Whalen and Weir join existing SC&H Capital professionals Rick Zytkowicz, who focuses on distressed financings, and Brady Richardson, who specializes in debt capital markets and offers deep expertise in healthcare finance.
“SC&H is building something powerful. We can truly advocate for our clients with no agenda other than achieving the right structure, terms and price with capital providers that are aligned with the client’s culture and vision,” Whalen said. “This is particularly valuable when accessing institutional capital for the first time, where senior-level guidance and high-touch service throughout the entire process makes all the difference.”
