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A Co-GP & Advisory Firm

Capital, built for
modern growth.

Growing investment funds and syndications through modern capital formation, technology, and hands-on partnership.

The Firm

We focus on growing funds.

We work as Co-GP or as an advisor, with capital formation at the center of every engagement. This is what we do.

I

Capital Formation

The investor sourcing system, qualification process, and IR infrastructure your team uses to raise.

II

Fund Operations

Back-office infrastructure, reporting systems, and investor portal setup so the fund runs cleanly from day one.

III

Investor Relations

LP onboarding, CRM architecture, and communication frameworks built to retain and grow your investor base.

IV

Fund Growth Strategy

Fund II and III planning, brand positioning, and LP expansion strategy developed alongside your team.

V

Deal Sourcing

Co-investor networks and proprietary deal flow pipelines that give portfolio funds a consistent acquisition edge.

VI

AI & Automation

Workflow automation and AI-driven systems that cut overhead, speed up reporting, and scale operations without adding headcount.

Mandate

The asset classes we focus on.

IPrivate Equity & Business Acquisitions→
IIReal Estate→
IIIHedge Funds→
IVOil & Gas→
VPrivate Credit→
VIVenture Capital & Alternatives→

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Principles

How we operate.

01

Aligned Incentives

As Co-GP, our upside is tied to yours through fund economics. As advisors, our fee is set by the scope of work, never a percentage of capital raised.

02

Embedded by Default

Whether we partner or advise, we work inside the operation, alongside your team.

03

Selective by Design

We take on a limited number of funds at any time. Every engagement gets our full execution capacity.

How We Engage

Two ways to work with us.

Partner

Co-GP Partnership

We take a GP equity position and operate alongside your team.

  • We build and run capital formation, investor relations, and operations with you
  • Compensation comes through fund economics
  • Best for funds that want an operating partner
Advise

Advisory

The same areas, delivered as hands-on strategy and advisory.

  • Your team executes. We advise on what to build and how to run it
  • Scope and terms agreed up front
  • Best for funds with an in-house team
Contact

Begin a conversation.

We review every inquiry. If there is a potential fit, we will respond directly.

This form does not constitute an offer or solicitation of any investment. By submitting, you confirm you are an institutional or professional party.

About

Built for fund managers and syndicators who are serious about growth.

We specialize in growing funds. We work as Co-GP or as an advisor, with capital formation at the center of every engagement.

"Most fund managers and operators excel at what they do. What they often lack is the time or specialized expertise to scale the fund, or to run one that has already scaled. That is where we come in."

The Firm

We specialize in growing funds.

01

Capital Formation

Investor sourcing, qualification, and IR systems your team uses to raise and keep capital. This is where most engagements start.

02

Operations and Growth

Fund operations, investor relations, growth strategy, deal sourcing, and AI-driven automation that let the fund scale cleanly.

03

Asset Classes

Private equity and business acquisitions, real estate, hedge funds, oil and gas, private credit, venture capital, and alternatives.

How We Engage

Partner or advise.

Partner

Co-GP Partnership

We take a GP equity position and operate alongside your team.

  • We build and run capital formation, investor relations, and operations with you
  • Compensation comes through fund economics
  • Best for funds that want an operating partner
Advise

Advisory

The same areas, delivered as hands-on strategy and advisory.

  • Your team executes. We advise on what to build and how to run it
  • Scope and terms agreed up front
  • Best for funds with an in-house team
Leadership
Patrick VanDusen
Founder & Managing Partner

Patrick VanDusen

Tampa, FL

Patrick VanDusen is the Founder and Managing Partner of Optia Capital. He exited his first company at 23 and has since built his career around private equity, business acquisitions, and raising capital for his own projects.

Patrick has advised on or sourced more than $350 million in private market transactions to date.

He has also built the systems that funds use to raise capital, manage investor relationships, and generate deal flow.

Various advisors and team members across portfolio companies are not listed publicly.

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What We Do

How we grow funds.

We partner with and advise fund managers and syndicators across six asset classes, from first raise to fully scaled.

Services

Pick what you need.

Select one area or several. For each, we can partner as Co-GP or advise your team. Your selections carry into the inquiry below.

I

Capital Formation

The investor sourcing system, qualification process, and IR infrastructure your team uses to raise.

II

Fund Operations

Back-office infrastructure, reporting systems, and investor portal setup so the fund runs cleanly from day one.

III

Investor Relations

LP onboarding, CRM architecture, and communication frameworks built to retain and grow your investor base.

IV

Fund Growth Strategy

Fund II and III planning, brand positioning, and LP expansion strategy developed alongside your team.

V

Deal Sourcing

Co-investor networks and proprietary deal flow pipelines that give portfolio funds a consistent acquisition edge.

VI

AI & Automation

Workflow automation and AI-driven systems that cut overhead, speed up reporting, and scale operations without adding headcount.

$350M+
In private market transactions advised on or sourced
$100M+
Monthly pipeline of investor capital & deal flow sourced across the portfolio
Asset Classes

The asset classes we work in.

I

Private Equity & Business Acquisitions

Private equity funds, business acquisition vehicles, independent sponsors, and syndicators buying cash-generative businesses with experienced operator teams.

II

Real Estate

Income-producing multifamily, commercial, and specialty property funds and syndications with a defined acquisition and exit strategy.

III

Hedge Funds

Systematic and discretionary strategies with a verifiable track record, institutional-grade risk management, and clear investor reporting.

IV

Oil & Gas

Direct interest funds in producing oil and gas assets, including working interest and royalty-based structures with tax-advantaged profiles.

V

Private Credit

Debt funds, specialty finance, and private lending vehicles with structured underwriting, yield discipline, and investor-grade documentation.

VI

Venture Capital & Alternatives

Venture funds and specialty or nontraditional asset classes, held to the same bar: a clear thesis, a capable team, and a real investor case.

Selection

What we look for in a fund or syndicator.

1

A fundable offering in a sound asset class

The fund needs a defined thesis, a clear offering, and a sound asset class. We work with new funds preparing to launch and established funds ready to scale, whether their investors are individual accredited investors or institutional capital partners.

2

A GP who can execute alongside us

Capital formation infrastructure only works if the fund manager can handle what it generates. We need a GP who is responsive, operationally capable, able to run the portfolio, and prepared to manage investor volume.

3

A track record we can stand behind

We look for a history of execution, whether through prior funds, deals, or operating businesses.

Work With Us

Tell us about your fund.

We review every inquiry. If there is a potential fit, we will respond directly.

By submitting this form, you confirm that you are a fund manager or authorized representative seeking a Co-GP partnership or advisory engagement. This form does not constitute an offer or solicitation of any investment.

Contact

Begin a conversation.

We review every inquiry. If there is a potential fit, we will respond directly.

Send a Message

This form does not constitute an offer or solicitation of any investment. By submitting, you confirm you are an institutional or professional party.

Contact Information
Email
info@optiacapital.com
Location
Tampa, Florida 33602

Optia Capital is a Co-GP and advisory firm. We are not a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, or placement agent. All inquiries are reviewed for fit prior to any response.

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Last Updated: April 10, 2026

1. Nature of the Site

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