Our Firm

NewGate Capital Partners

At NewGate Capital, we pride ourselves on performance, integrity and hard work. With over 70 years of combined experience in business ownership, the Partners at NewGate Capital truly understand the nuances of buying and selling businesses, angel investing in startups and diversifying an investor’s portfolio with alternative investments. NewGate Capital, led by seasoned entrepreneurs, is committed to guiding you through these major business and financial decisions with proven expertise and firsthand experience.

Our Team

Meet The Partners

Larry D. Maschhoff

Larry Maschhoff joined NewGate as a Partner in 2015 after moving down to Florida from Illinois.

Larry D. Maschhoff

Partner
Joe Alvarez Jr

As Founder, Joe Alvarez oversees the direction and strategy for NewGate?s day-to-day operations, including marketing, sales, consulting and support.

Joe A. Alvarez, Jr.

Founding Partner
Chris Shenefelt

After starting his career at Lockheed-Martin, Chris spent more than 20 years in the Washington DC area providing technical and executive leadership to firms ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Chris Shenefelt

Partner

Peter focuses on investments; most recently in the real estate market, as both a passive and active investor.

Peter Amico

Partner

Jan has been involved in the Central Florida real estate market as an agent and broker since 1991. She has also been the owner of two different successful real estate companies.

Jan Walker

Partner

Rob’s legal and business background are a unique value to the firm. His background has taught him the art of negotiating and client advocacy.

 

Rob Hoekstra

Partner
Tim Ajayi

Hailing from London, Tim Ajayi joined NewGate Capital Partners as an Intern. Now, as an Associate, Tim focuses on Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Brokerage, procuring new business while managing current accounts.

Tim Ajayi

Senior Associate
Charlie W. Clayton

Charlie comes from a family of Central Florida Builders, Realtors and Developers.

Charlie W. Clayton III

Partner
larry walker

Larry Walker co-founded NewGate in 2000. Today, he serves as Executive Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, where his team provides strategic business solutions to companies throughout Florida and beyond.

Larry K. Walker

Partner Emeritus