Investment Banking

Our professionals are veteran bankers that have worked both within public agencies and in investment banking

Over the years, Cabrera has supported clients across a wide spectrum of sectors.

Our trading and underwriting teams maintain extensive relationships with institutional investors nationwide

Cabrera Capital’s Public Finance team provides broad coverage across the country.

We underwrite a broad array of fixed-income instruments for Fortune 1000 companies, public and private companies, international and emerging-market debt issuers, and sovereign issuers.

Our experienced team has accumulated an extensive track record helping our clients access the equity capital markets.

Our Corporate Finance team has a long-standing track record executing share repurchase programs (SRPs) on behalf of large publicly traded corporate clients.

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The M&A Advisory group specializes in providing mergers & acquisitions, capital advisory and strategic advisory services to middle-market clients. Our team has a long track record of advising families, business owners, corporates, and financial sponsors on a wide range of strategic and financial engagements. We combine extensive transaction experience with deep sector insight to deliver optimal outcomes on behalf of our clients.

Sell-Side M&A
Buy-Side M&A
Corporate Divestitures

Debt Advisory
Growth / Structured Equity
Restructuring Advisory

Board Advisory
Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships
Strategic Alternatives

Sales and trading

Global Equities

Our Global Equities division is equipped with the expertise and resources necessary to successfully navigate the complexities of global markets. Leveraging a robust network of more than 60 local and international brokers, we ensure comprehensive access and seamless execution across diverse regions.

Our Global Equities team offers comprehensive trading coverage across international markets, ensuring seamless execution, settlement, and clearing of securities.

“Best of breed” algorithmic trading providers, vetted and monitored by your dedicated trader and flexible “white label” options to set your own trading parameters.

Daily Market Color and Game Plan • Technical Analysis and Charting • Pairs Trading Insights • Intraday Commentary and Alerts

Fully Integrated Trading Solutions • Real-Time Back-Office Matching Systems • Integrated Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) • Scheduled Performance Reporting

To ensure robust compliance and risk management across the trading lifecycle, we employ industry-leading market surveillance and monitoring tools.

Our salespeople have deep experience covering the entire range of institutional investors.

Our traders in Chicago and New York focus on the investor’s need for liquidity, market access and relative value trade ideas.

Our team broke into the top 20 negotiated underwriters in 2025 with over $2B senior managed par and we were the top 16 co-manager in 2024 at over $62B par.

As an active liquidity provider in U.S. Treasuries and Agency, we offer reliable execution for clients in these markets.

We provide customized strategic solutions, value-added guidance, and superior execution across the investment-grade and high-yield corporate bond markets.

Our Taxable Fixed Income (TFI) division helps clients navigate today’s complex fixed-income landscape, offering deep expertise across our core products, which include rates, credit and structured products.

Real Estate

CCP primarily focuses on developing and acquiring four different types of projects, including Market Rate Multi Family, Student Living Single Family Build-to-Rent & Corporate/Workforce Housing

Our Real Estate Investment Management platform is built to strategically align capital with opportunities across a wide range of real estate asset classes.

We provide comprehensive advisory and consulting services that span the full lifecycle of real estate development and investment.

Our team brings deep expertise in various areas of finance, ensuring thoughtful and effective solutions.

The Cabrera Capital Difference

Our mission is to help our clients build sustainable growth and long-term prosperity by offering innovative financial solutions paired with unparalleled service

We measure success not only by the value we bring to our clients, but also by the positive impact we make on the world around us.

Charting our journey of growth, from our founding in 2001 to our global expansion in 2021.

Cabrera Capital operates eight offices across the United States, providing nationwide coverage for our clients. Each location is staffed by experienced professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional financial services.

Market Insights

Cabrera Capital Markets releases market insights on a weekly and quarterly basis to keep you up to date on the latest trends.

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Since 2001, Cabrera Capital has been a trusted advisor committed to executing impactful transactions for our clients nationwide. The following highlights demonstrate our proven ability to deliver innovative financial solutions and successful outcomes.

Careers

Our Story

Proudly charting our journey of growth, from our founding in 2001 to our global expansion in 2021.

2001

Firm Founded

Martin Cabrera, Jr. establishes Cabrera Capital Markets LLC in Chicago, focusing on municipal investment banking and institutional brokerage. Early efforts center on underwriting municipal bonds and serving institutional investors, laying the foundation for a full-service firm.

2003

Early Growth

The firm incorporates in Illinois and expands into municipal bond and taxable fixed-income trading, strengthening client transaction support.

2006

National Reach

Cabrera expands its Public Finance business nationwide, securing underwriting roles in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and beyond. The Municipal Sales & Trading desk grows, handling secondary-market trading and supporting issuer financings.

2007

Real Estate Expansion

Cabrera Capital Partners (CCP) launches to provide real estate advisory, development, and investment services, complementing the firm’s financial platform.

2010

Diversifying Services

The firm launches a Corporate Finance division for debt and equity offerings, a Global Equities desk for domestic and international trading, and strengthens Taxable Fixed Income. Real estate operations expand with an in-house acquisition and development team.

2016

Accelerated Growth

Cabrera opens and grows offices in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Tampa, and Houston. By 2020, the firm is recognized as a leading national investment bank and one of the largest minority-owned financial services firms in the U.S.

2019

LeClaire Redevelopment

CCP wins the $550M redevelopment of Chicago’s former LeClaire Courts into a mixed-use community, advancing its mission of community impact through real estate.

2021

Global Expansion

Cabrera adds trading personnel in London, enhancing global trading capacity.

2022

M&A Advisory Launch

The firm establishes an M&A Advisory practice focused on middle-market companies, offering mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic advisory across diverse industries.