# AeroMarine Capital Corporation

> AeroMarine Capital Corporation ("AMCAP") is an independent specialty asset finance firm based in Canada. It originates, structures and places asset-backed loans and leases for business jets, turboprops, helicopters, yachts and commercial marine assets through a network of 70+ banks and private lenders across Canada and the United States. AMCAP is not a lender, broker or dealer: it structures transactions like an institutional banker and specializes in cross-border deals and hard-to-place assets.

- Website: https://www.aeromarinecapital.com/
- Email: info@aeromarinecapital.com
- Apply for financing: https://forms.office.com/r/ukHx0cCQ9r
- Brochure (PDF): https://www.aeromarinecapital.com/2026_AMCAP_Brochure.pdf
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/110531725/
- Coverage: Canada and the United States, with cross-border transactions
- Track record: $4B+ in transactions; 40+ years of combined experience; 70+ institutional capital partners

## Financing solutions

- **Fixed wing aircraft:** financing for turboprops, utility aircraft and business jets, including acquisition and refinancing, fleet development programs and pre-delivery (PDP) financing.
- **Helicopter:** light and intermediate helicopter financing for EMS, utility and private use, with extended amortization options for operators, owners and lessors, plus working capital facilities.
- **Marine:** private yacht and commercial marine financing with competitive terms, including commercial fleet acquisition and equipment upgrades.
- **Capital solutions:** strategic advisory, M&A advisory and succession planning, working capital loans and leases, private capital raising and business valuation for aviation and aerospace businesses.
- **Trade finance:** unsecured 150-day revolving credit in USD, CAD, EUR and GBP to bridge supplier payments and customer collections without using existing bank lines.
- **FX risk management:** forward contracts, spot transactions and options across 60+ currencies to protect cross-border aircraft and vessel purchases and sales.

## How it works

1. **Apply:** submit asset and borrower details through the secure online application (under 10 minutes).
2. **Review:** AMCAP assesses objectives and compares terms across 70+ institutional lenders.
3. **Structure:** AMCAP positions the deal and negotiates terms aligned to the client's timeline, goals and asset.
4. **Fund:** closing is coordinated end to end.

## Leadership team

- **Michael O'Keefe, CFA, MBA:** Founder, Chief Operating Officer. 20+ years in finance and banking, including leadership roles at Element Financial and ECN Capital; oversaw $4B+ in aviation transactions. mokeefe@aeromarinecapital.com, +1 416-616-1124.
- **Jarrod Burton:** Founder, Chief Origination Officer. 20+ years in aviation, leasing and banking; founding member of Element Aviation; previously at CIBC, RBC and GE Capital. jburton@aeromarinecapital.com, +1 587-223-2231.
- **Paul Green:** Head of Fixed Wing - Canada. 25+ years in aviation finance; former Chief Risk Officer of AerCap Group. pgreen@aeromarinecapital.com, +1 905-208-7772.
- **Michael Lederman:** Director, Capital Solutions. 10+ years in capital markets, M&A advisory and structured finance. mlederman@aeromarinecapital.com, +1 647-993-7444.

## Frequently asked questions

**What types of assets does AeroMarine Capital finance?** Helicopters (utility, EMS, VIP), turboprops, light and business jets, yachts, and related aviation and marine specialty assets, plus working capital facilities and M&A advisory for aviation and aerospace businesses.

**Is AeroMarine Capital a lender or a broker?** Neither. AMCAP is an independent finance advisory firm that originates and structures transactions, then places them with its institutional network of banks and private lenders across North America.

**What geographies does AMCAP cover?** Canada and the United States, with particular expertise in cross-border transactions and hard-to-place assets.

**How do I apply?** Use the online application at https://forms.office.com/r/ukHx0cCQ9r or contact any team member directly by phone or email.

**Does AMCAP work with OEMs, brokers and dealers?** Yes. AMCAP offers co-branded financing programs for OEMs, brokers, dealers and industry professionals, with referral fees on successful transactions.