Hotel Vets Launch Banking, Brokerage Firm

Davis and the new firm’s co-founder, Angelo Stambules, have more than 70 years’ lodging sector experience between them.

NEW YORK CITY—Hospitality veterans Geoff Davis and Angelo Stambules have launched Davis Hotel Capital, an investment banking and mortgage brokerage firm focusing on the lodging sector. With offices in New York and Denver, the new firm will specialize in raising debt and equity for hotel owners, as well as direct equity investment in hotel assets.

Over the course of his career, Davis says, “During my career, I have arranged more than $6 billion of hotel capital and completed over $14 billion in total hotel industry transactions, providing the company with diverse experience and expertise. Additionally, Angelo has in-depth finance experience, having served in senior leadership positions within Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International, where he oversaw direct real estate investments.” Stambules has also held senior level banking positions at Capmark Finance, formerly GMAC Commercial Mortgage, and GE Capital, where he participated in sourcing, structuring and underwriting more than $10 billion of hotel loans.