The Firm strengthens leadership team and expands strategic advisory capabilities to enhance client service offerings
New York, January 8, 2025 – Thalēs, a technology-driven derivatives brokerage and capital raising firm, today announced the promotion of David Modiano to Head of Capital Strategies, effective immediately. With six years at Thalēs and 19 years of experience in the alternative investment space as a hedge fund seeder and business development professional, Modiano brings deep industry expertise to this expanded role.
Leveraging his extensive background, Modiano will utilize Thalēs’ innovative technologies and service platform to help hedge funds shape their stories, refine strategic plans, and develop processes for accelerating their market growth.
“I’m excited to lead our strategic initiatives at this dynamic time,” said David Modiano. “With nearly two decades of experience in alternative investments, I understand the nuanced challenges our clients face. Our team is committed to helping them succeed by providing priority service, expert advice, and operational mentorship that can truly differentiate their market approach.”
Peter Lacalamita, Head of Business Development at Thales Trading Solutions, will also contribute to expanding the firm’s strategic outreach and investor connection capabilities, utilizing the company’s comprehensive technological and advisory infrastructure.
“We’re focused on deploying innovative technologies and services that help our clients enhance their trading infrastructure and grow their assets under management,” Peter Lacalamita noted. “By combining our expertise and networks, we can provide more targeted and impactful support for emerging investment managers.”
Marc Cohen, CEO of Thalēs, highlighted the strategic significance of these developments: “David’s promotion reflects our continued commitment to delivering exceptional value to institutional market participants. We remain dedicated to providing operational solutions and high-touch guidance that help our clients navigate complex market landscapes.”
Thales Capital Partners remains dedicated to its core competencies of providing comprehensive advisory services, capital raising, and sales support to alternative investment funds through its established community of institutional investors.
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About Thalēs
Thalēs is a technology-driven capital raising and derivatives brokerage firm servicing institutional market participants. Our team is comprised of experienced practitioners joining from senior roles in prime brokerage, investment management, capital raising, technology, and operations, who are committed to helping our clients succeed. We deploy innovative technologies which, combined with our service platform and expertise, help our clients enhance their trading infrastructures and grow their assets under management. We believe that priority service, access to expert advice, operational mentorship, and automated workflow solutions are critical to the success of our brokerage clients. We help hedge funds shape their stories, refine their strategic plans, and develop the processes required to efficiently raise capital. Founded in 2012, Thalēs is headquartered in New York and has offices in Chicago.
Thalēs Trading Solutions LLC (“TTS”) and Thalēs Capital Partners LLC (“TCP”) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Thalēs Associates LLC (“Thalēs”). TCP is registered as a Broker-Dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”). In addition, TTS and TCP are registered as Introducing Brokers with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) and members of the National Futures Association (“NFA”). Trading Futures, Options on Futures, and OTC foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. In no event should this content be construed as an express or implied promise, guarantee, or implication by or from Thalēs Trading Solutions LLC, or its affiliates, that you will profit or that losses can or will be limited in any manner whatsoever.
Source: Thalēs
Media Contact:
Marc Quintavalle | Director of Marketing
Thalēs Capital Partners LLC
+1 (646) 664-0644 | mquintavalle@thales.com
