Colton Houseman

Strategy & Finance at Soluna
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Chinese (Mandarin) Limited working proficiency

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Cherie Eason

I had the pleasure of working with Colton Houseman while he was employed at Investors Watchdog. Colton proved himself to be hardworking, dedicated and very smart. He always arrived at work on time and successfully completed every task given to him, regardless of the complexity. I would highly recommend Colton for a position with your company. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide additional information.

Pat Huddleston

Colton has that rare combination of intelligence and a strong work ethic. On top of that, he is a pleasure to be around. He is an exceptionally impressive young man who will improve any organization wise enough to hire him.

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Experience

    • United States
    • IT System Data Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Strategy & Finance
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      - Lead capital raising, investor relations, and capital allocation- Coordinated $5 million preferred equity raise and convertible note amendment in first 6 months- Manage communication with Board of Directors- Develop narrative for financial reporting to shareholders- Evaluate and execute potential M&A- Assess strategic alternatives and develop supporting analysis for decision making - Lead capital raising, investor relations, and capital allocation- Coordinated $5 million preferred equity raise and convertible note amendment in first 6 months- Manage communication with Board of Directors- Develop narrative for financial reporting to shareholders- Evaluate and execute potential M&A- Assess strategic alternatives and develop supporting analysis for decision making

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Vice President Investment Banking - Internet
      • Jan 2019 - Apr 2022

      - Outbrain Initial Public Offering ($1.1bn)- IronSource SPAC Merger ($11.1bn Initial Public Offering)- Opendoor SPAC Merger ($4.7bn Initial Public Offering)- Opendoor First Follow-on ($770mm)- Sale of AquaVenture to Culligan (~$1.1bn sale of public company)- Sale of Harsco's Air-X-Changers division to Chart Industries ($592mm)

    • Investment Banking Associate
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

      Selected Transaction Experience:- GE's sale of Water & Process Technologies- Golar Partners Follow-on Offering- AM General Refinancing- Mercury Systems 2017 Follow-on Offering

    • Investment Banking Analyst
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2016

      Selected Transaction Experience:- Synergo's sale of Motovario- Con-way's sale to XPO Logistics- Mercury Systems' Follow-on to finance its Acquisition of Microsemi- IndiGo IPO- Euronav U.S. IPO- Comtech IPO

    • Investment Banking
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate
      • May 2012 - Jan 2014

      • Contributed to 6 debt and equity private placements for a boutique investment bank• Researched and qualified capital sources including senior lenders, unitranche lenders, mezzanine funds, strategic buyers, private equity funds• Made initial and follow up calls to potential capital sources• Produced lender materials including: Executive Summaries, Business Plans, Models, and Lender/ Investor slide presentationsSelected Transaction Experience:- Health Club franchise leveraged buyout follow-on (closed): $42.5 million senior term loan for the acquisition of 7 pre-existing clubs and the construction of 3 new fitness clubs - Health Club franchise leveraged buyout (closed): $12 million senior subordinated cash flow loan and $4 million preferred equity - Green Household products equity raise (pending): $15 million Venture Capital/ growth equity- Automotive supplier acquisition (pending): $15 million debt and equity raise

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Investment Banking Summer Analyst
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

      Industrials Investment Banking Summer AnalystSelected Transaction Experience:o Specialty Chemical manufacturer strategic acquisition $1.5 billion all cash acquisition• Produced materials advising on structuring and timing of IPO to spin off potential acquisitiono Remote Health Monitoring sell-side bake off $160 million proposed sale to sponsor pitch• Produced materials advising company on structuring, timing, and expected purchase price in sale to sponsor Industrials Investment Banking Summer AnalystSelected Transaction Experience:o Specialty Chemical manufacturer strategic acquisition $1.5 billion all cash acquisition• Produced materials advising on structuring and timing of IPO to spin off potential acquisitiono Remote Health Monitoring sell-side bake off $160 million proposed sale to sponsor pitch• Produced materials advising company on structuring, timing, and expected purchase price in sale to sponsor

    • Security Leadership Scholar
      • Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

      - Research and report on international trade compliance for financial transactions and exchange of dual- use goods.- Assist Center for International Trade Security professionals in consulting international companies and foreign governments on trade compliance. - Research and report on international trade compliance for financial transactions and exchange of dual- use goods.- Assist Center for International Trade Security professionals in consulting international companies and foreign governments on trade compliance.

    • Business Development Associate
      • Apr 2012 - Dec 2012

      - Consult management on potential issues and opportunities to be exploited- Produced Business Plan and Executive Summary - Created new organizational structure to maximize efficiency - Developed clothing line and set up drop shipping system for fulfillment- Created marketing plan for clothing line as well as Phi Slam as a whole- Develop relationships with potential donors and local business sponsors - Consult management on potential issues and opportunities to be exploited- Produced Business Plan and Executive Summary - Created new organizational structure to maximize efficiency - Developed clothing line and set up drop shipping system for fulfillment- Created marketing plan for clothing line as well as Phi Slam as a whole- Develop relationships with potential donors and local business sponsors

    • Owner
      • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

      - Started independent sales organization which sold debit and credit card processing through First Data Independent Sales- Managed website, analyzed and decided on target markets, and developed relationships with new customers - Started independent sales organization which sold debit and credit card processing through First Data Independent Sales- Managed website, analyzed and decided on target markets, and developed relationships with new customers

    • Intern
      • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

      • Worked for China’s largest merchant processing hardware supplier (exclusively spoke Mandarin)• Direct contact with CEO of North American division• Accompanied sales agent, participated in contract negotiations and meetings with prospective and existing clients • Worked for China’s largest merchant processing hardware supplier (exclusively spoke Mandarin)• Direct contact with CEO of North American division• Accompanied sales agent, participated in contract negotiations and meetings with prospective and existing clients

    • Student Worker
      • May 2010 - Aug 2010

      - Assisted in due diligence required to produce Investors Watchdog reports. - Responsible for data entry of state actions into proprietary database used for Investors Watchdog reports.- Assisted in oversight of assets in receivership.- Content creation and development of email marketing.- Research and reporting of media journalists contact information to be used by PR Department - Assisted in due diligence required to produce Investors Watchdog reports. - Responsible for data entry of state actions into proprietary database used for Investors Watchdog reports.- Assisted in oversight of assets in receivership.- Content creation and development of email marketing.- Research and reporting of media journalists contact information to be used by PR Department

Education

  • The University of Georgia
    Bachelor's Degree, International Business and Finance
    2009 - 2014
  • Beijing Foreign Studies University
    IES Mandarin Language Intensive Program
    2010 - 2011
  • Harrison High School
    2004 - 2009

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