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DANIEL S. MONTAIGNE

Port Washington,NY

Summary

Dynamic Managing Director with a proven track record at DelMorgan & Company, excelling in capital markets and M&A strategy. Achieved over $250 million in capital-raising transactions while fostering strategic partnerships and enhancing client advisory. Renowned for driving revenue optimization and leading high-performing teams to deliver exceptional results.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

DelMorgan & Company
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023 - Current
  • Lead transaction execution and client advisory across sectors including technology, healthcare, energy, and financial services.
  • Provide capital markets solutions, M&A guidance, and shareholder value creation strategies.
  • Closed capital-raising transactions exceeding $250 million in the past year.

Co-Founder

Mercury (The College Sports Company)
New York, NY
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Launched a digital fan engagement platform for collegiate sports brands.
  • Built fan communities through athlete access, exclusive content, and NFT-based digital passes.

Equity Partner & Chief Revenue Officer

Venture Acceleration and Advisory
09.2019 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with family offices and VCs to accelerate portfolio company revenue and capital raises from seed to Series A.
  • Led investor outreach, due diligence, and deal execution for raises ranging $2M–$150M.
  • Achieved 25% growth in investor partnerships and onboarded new clients monthly.

Director of Business Development

Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI)
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed sales and client development for fintech and servicing solutions in the education lending space.
  • Developed a platform expansion strategy targeting new asset classes.
  • Increased client pipeline by 75% in 6 months; developed new business line with $40M+ revenue potential at 40–50% margins.

EVP & Advisor

Community Capital Technologies
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Helped build a fintech marketplace for secondary loan trading between financial institutions.
  • Led the sales team, investor relations, and market strategy; expanded client base by 25%.
  • Rolled out second-gen platform to enhance transaction transparency and portfolio analysis.

Vice President, Business Development

Laurel Road
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Directed BD/Partnership strategy for student loan refinancing fintech.
  • Partnered with Capital Markets for securitization and asset sale support.
  • Managed relationships with over 200+ Fortune 500 companies; delivered $100M+ revenue, 50% YoY growth.

President & Founder

EAI Global, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Advised companies on revenue strategy, asset valuation, and cost optimization.
  • Achieved average 125–150% ROI per transaction through tailored strategic planning.

Vice President, Sales

Active International
01.2000 - 01.2012
  • Executed corporate trade solutions with C-level clients to improve asset efficiency and financial performance.
  • Personally contributed 25–40% of annual department revenue.
  • Founded VC group and built customized balance sheet solutions with 200% ROI on impaired assets.
  • Delivered 15–20% YoY growth from key accounts.

Equity Analyst

Baytree Capital Associates, LLC
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Conducted equity research, valuation modeling, and financial analysis across multiple sectors.

Education

B.S. - Finance

Syracuse University – Whitman School of Management
Syracuse
05-1995

Skills

  • Capital markets and fundraising
  • M&A strategy
  • Revenue optimization
  • Business development
  • Client advisory
  • Relationship management
  • Negotiation
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Sales leadership

Board And Community Leadership

  • Advisory Board Member, Rutgers University Center for Innovation Education, 2018–Present
  • Co-Founder, Mercury NFT, 2021–2023
  • Board Member & VP, Big Apple Orange, Syracuse University, 2017–2018
  • Trustee, The Community Synagogue of Port Washington, 2016–2019
  • President, Whitman NYC Alumni Group, Syracuse University, 2014–2017
  • Access Member, Young Jewish Professionals, 2014–Present
  • Youth Basketball Coach, CYO/PYA, 2012–2019

Previous Experience

  • Research Associate, Northern Asset Management
  • Research Analyst, The Carson Group

Timeline

Managing Director

DelMorgan & Company
03.2023 - Current

Co-Founder

Mercury (The College Sports Company)
03.2021 - 03.2023

Director of Business Development

Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI)
09.2020 - 06.2021

Equity Partner & Chief Revenue Officer

Venture Acceleration and Advisory
09.2019 - 01.2023

EVP & Advisor

Community Capital Technologies
09.2019 - 03.2021

Vice President, Business Development

Laurel Road
07.2018 - 08.2019

President & Founder

EAI Global, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2018

Vice President, Sales

Active International
01.2000 - 01.2012

Equity Analyst

Baytree Capital Associates, LLC
01.1998 - 01.2000

B.S. - Finance

Syracuse University – Whitman School of Management