Member Profile- Zac Hoevelman

• Zac Hoevelman

• Origination, 1858 Capital Partners

• LinkedIn Profile

• ACG Member Since: 2026

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Tell us about your role/firm.

I am an investment banker with 1858 Capital Partners, focused primarily on sell-side M&A for lower middle-market business owners. I work with founders and family-owned companies through the full transaction process, from positioning and valuation through buyer outreach, negotiations, diligence, and closing. Our firm also handles smaller business brokerage transactions, using the same institutional deal process and team that we bring to our larger investment banking engagements.

What are you currently focused on? What’s your biggest challenge or opportunity right now?

Currently, I am representing a custom home builder with $13M in revenue and $2M in EBITDA. I’m focused on founder-owned businesses considering a sale, as well as building relationships with buyers and trusted advisors.

My biggest opportunity is making 1858 Capital Partners known for bringing a Wall Street-level deal team and process to Main Street businesses.

What motivated you to join ACG Orlando?

I really enjoyed the happy hour at Crown Alley a couple of months ago. Jay made the suggestion, and it’s been a great opportunity. Mostly relationship-building for the deal process that we run.

What's one thing people would be surprised to learn about you?

The term “investment banking” can be a bit intimidating. I’ve really tried to simplify it. We help people buy and sell businesses. For me, I just want people to know I’m a regular dude who loves putting deals together.