Where sophisticated investors build private market portfolios.

Differentiated access to institutional-quality private deals, curated for asymmetric returns and investor alignment.

Partner With Our Team

A demonstrated track record across market cycles.

Our expertise, disciplined underwriting, and rigorous selection drive results.

$1.8B+

Invested Capital1

43+

Closed Investments2

14+

Years3

Trusted by founders, executives, and portfolio managers from leading global firms.4

A model built for results—and for you.

Leverage our institutional process of sourcing, vetting, and monitoring.

Private deals curated for what matters—attractive risk-adjusted returns.5

Project Iron

Private-to-public BDC with GP upside

backed by tier-one asset manager co-founder

Private CreditGP Economics

Project Slope

Senior-secured and distressed RE loan

on prime Brooklyn site

Private CreditReal Estate Debt
REALIZED

Project Source

Lower middle market buyout fund

with operational value-add strategy

Private Equity

Project Arizona

Diversified litigation finance portfolio

with structured equity return profile

Private EquityLitigation Finance

Project Mainsail

Diversified litigation finance fund

claims include the Volkswagen emissions scandal

Private EquityLitigation Finance
PT. REALIZED

Project Wave

Special situations PE strategy

targeting distressed and mispriced cashflowing assets

Private Equity

Project Owl

Institutional continuation vehicles

with meaningful GP participation

Private EquityGP Economics

Project Round

Single-asset litigation finance exposure

against multinational defendant

Private EquityLitigation Finance

Project Leeward

Real estate credit fund

short-term first lien mortgage exposure

Real EstatePrivate Credit
REALIZED

"At our firm economic interests are aligned - across investors, shareholders, and investment partners - with material personal capital invested in our portfolio."

Michael Leffell

Founder & Chairman, 10 East

STRATEGIC ADVISORY BOARD

Guided by distinguished industry veterans.

"I was drawn to 10 East's investment DNA—carefully vetted, off-the-run opportunities, backed by a high-quality internal team."

Ted Seides

Founder, Capital Allocators Former Co-CIO, Protégé Partners

*Mr. Seides is a 10 East member, investor and shareholder. He was not compensated for providing this quote.

"I greatly appreciate the depth, discipline, and integrity the 10 East team brings to each investment. Their genuine alignment and rigorous approach set them apart in private markets."

Joel Alsfine

Former Partner & Head of Tactical Investments, MSD Capital

*Mr. Alsfine is a 10 East member, advisor and shareholder. He was not compensated for providing this quote.

"I have known the 10 East team for +10 years. They are a disciplined investment firm that has a long history of success in sourcing differentiated opportunities."

Jonathan Kolatch

Founder, Redwood Capital Former Partner, Goldman Sachs

*Mr. Kolatch is a 10 East member, investor and shareholder. He was not compensated for providing this quote.

"The ability to co-invest alongside industry veterans is incredibly valuable. I am able to leverage 10 East's scale and expertise to access interesting investment opportunities."

D. Randall Winn

Founder, 22C Capital Former CEO, Capital IQ

*Mr. Winn is a 10 East member, investor, shareholder and board member. He was not compensated for providing this quote.

"Co-investing with 10 East gives me unique opportunities and the flexibility to choose investments tailored to my portfolio."

Jonathan Kolber

Chairman & CEO, Anfield Ltd. Partner, Viola Group Management

*Mr. Kolber is a 10 East member, investor and shareholder. He was not compensated for providing this quote.

"Pre-vetted opportunities with a team that invests alongside me saves time and delivers strong performance with integrity."

Edgar Jannotta Jr.

Former Principal & Co-Manager, GTCR

*Mr. Jannotta is a 10 East member, investor and shareholder. He was not compensated for providing this quote.

"10 East's co-investment model stands out—offering accessible private markets backed by exceptional diligence."

John Hayes

Former Chief Marketing Officer, American Express

*Mr. Hayes is a 10 East member, advisor and shareholder. He was not compensated for providing this quote.

Experienced leadership, aligned with your interests.

Michael Leffell

Founder & Chairman

Full bio

Itai Abelski

Chief Executive Officer

Full bio

Sam Klatt

Chief Investment Officer

Full bio

Jason Gregory

Chief Operating Officer

Full bio

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  1. "Invested Capital" is the total amount of capital, on an aggregated basis (as of December 31, 2024), committed to Portage Partners/10 East Investments (as defined in footnote 7 below) directly or indirectly by Michael Leffell, 10 East employees, 10 East members and partners of 10 East's predecessor company, in each case who have independently decided to invest in those Portage Partner/10 East Investments.
  2. "Closed Investments" represents an aggregate number of all Portage Partners/10 East Investments. The transactions included herein do not reflect the experience of a single legal investor or investing entity.
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