The Crystal Cove Capital Markets difference
A history of execution
John Scavo founded Crystal Cove Capital Markets after originating more than $1 billion in transaction opportunities across mergers and acquisitions, private placements, real estate financings, and strategic advisory engagements.
Institutional capital markets
His work spans LP equity, co-GP capital, preferred equity, senior and bridge debt, construction financing, private placements, and institutional joint venture structuring across commercial and residential real estate.
Senior-level attention
Clients work directly with senior judgment throughout positioning, outreach, diligence, negotiation, and closing. The process stays focused on value, structure, capital fit, and execution certainty.
"Every transaction deserves disciplined analysis,creative structuring, and relentless execution."
John Scavo
John Scavo
Founder and Managing Director
LinkedInJohn Scavo is the Founder and Managing Director of Crystal Cove Capital Markets, an independent advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, real estate capital markets, joint venture advisory, bridge loan advisory, private capital placement, and strategic financial advisory.
John advises private companies, developers, sponsors, and investors on strategic transactions ranging from acquisitions and dispositions to complex equity and debt financings. His practice includes raising LP equity, co-GP capital, preferred equity, senior and bridge debt, construction financing, and structuring institutional joint ventures.
In addition to leading Crystal Cove Capital Markets, John serves as Director of Finance and Capital Markets for Hunter Financial's Credit Card Rate Lending, a specialty finance company and private debt fund focused on originating and acquiring consumer credit assets.
John is a Registered Representative affiliated with Finalis Securities LLC and holds the Securities Industry Essentials, Series 79, Series 82, and Series 63 licenses. He earned his degree in Economics from the University of Southern California, where he was recognized as a Presidential Scholar.
Transaction readiness
Before outreach begins, the work centers on clean materials, a credible narrative, diligence organization, and a clear view of the decision the client is making.
Capital partner fit
The process is designed to match sponsors, owners, and companies with qualified capital sources whose mandate, risk tolerance, and timing fit the transaction.
Execution certainty
Analysis, outreach, term comparison, diligence coordination, and negotiation are managed around the practical issues that affect closing.