Where Vision Meets Capital
Trusted advisory across early-stage companies,
private placements, and investor-backed ventures.
Trusted advisory across early-stage companies, private placements, and investor-backed ventures.
About
Us
Strategic Capital.
Trusted Relationships.
Who We Are
Backed by years of proven success, Shields Capital Investments has been a premier consulting firm, advising early-stage ventures and private funds on capital strategy, investor positioning, and deal execution. We specialize in capital sourcing, off-market acquisitions, deal flow consulting, and advisory services, partnering with family offices, founders, emerging managers, and companies seeking to expand their portfolios across the private markets.
Tom led Shields Capital Investments as a capital strategy advisor to companies and funds across the alternative investment landscape. His work bridged the worlds of consumer brands, media-backed ventures, and high-yield private placements - helping clients articulate their story, sharpen investor materials, and navigate capital relationships with confidence.
That same strategic lens extended into marketing: where story, positioning, and investor resonance had to align. Shields Capital helped clients develop investor-ready messaging, go-to-market narratives, and media-backed growth strategies designed to attract both capital and consumer trust. From deck refinement to campaign consultation, our marketing guidance was built for momentum.
We offered white-glove advisory to entrepreneurs and investment professionals, combining capital strategy with brand positioning - before transitioning into new ventures across private equity, venture capital, and fund formation.
Investor Relations
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Built and nurtured a trusted network of investors including HNWIs, family offices, and boutique firms
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Facilitated introductions and helped clients maintain ongoing capital relationships
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Offered insight into what investors actually look for - from diligence to story fit
Capital Advisory
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​Supported fundraising efforts for early-stage companies, consumer brands, and alternative investment vehicles
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Collaborated with founders and fund managers to refine positioning and pitch decks
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Structured outreach strategies to attract aligned capital partners
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Private Market Experience
Advised across a range of verticals including:
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Venture-backed consumer brands
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Media-aligned investment vehicles
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Income-generating private placements
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Pre-IPO and alternative assets
Marketing Strategy
with a Capital Edge
Storytelling That Attracts Capital.
Positioning That Drives Growth.
At Shields Capital, marketing was never just about reach - it was about resonance. We helped early-stage companies and investment vehicles craft narratives that moved both markets and money.
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From consumer brands to private funds, we advised on how to present opportunity in a way that speaks to investors, customers, and partners alike.
Past Focus Areas
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Early-stage capital strategy and investor narrative development
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Investor deck design with clear, compelling positioning
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Due diligence preparation and financial storytelling
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Warm introductions to aligned capital partners and investor groups
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Competitive market and brand positioning for investor and consumer alignment
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Go-to-market messaging and marketing strategy consultation
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Media-backed growth planning and influencer-aligned campaigns
Why
Us
Capital Strategy That Cuts
Through the Noise
In a market saturated with pitch decks and surface-level introductions, Shields Capital Investments offered something different: sharp positioning, investor-aligned storytelling, and real capital outcomes.
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From 2018 to 2024, we advised on over $50 million in capital across early-stage companies, private funds, and media-backed ventures - helping founders and fund managers not just raise capital, but raise it strategically.
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We understand what investors look for, how they think, and what gets them to move. Our edge came from sitting between the worlds of emerging brands, private placements, and high-net-worth capital - and building relationships that last beyond a single raise.