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Private Capital · Real Assets · Advisory

Building enduring value
in the built environment

Norfolk Wayland is a private investment firm deploying disciplined capital across real estate, construction, and targeted industries where our operational expertise creates differentiated outcomes.

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$4.7B
Assets Under Management
38
Portfolio Companies
22+
Years of Experience
3.2x
Average Return Multiple
Modern architecture Construction blueprints
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
About the Firm

A legacy of
strategic partnership

Founded in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, Norfolk Wayland operates at the intersection of deep sector expertise and operational excellence. We deploy patient capital alongside proven playbooks to accelerate growth and unlock latent value within our portfolio.

Our principals have collectively deployed over $8 billion of equity capital and overseen the development and acquisition of assets across the risk-return spectrum.

  • Dedicated operational resources embedded within each investment
  • Concentrated expertise in real estate and construction verticals
  • Partnerships built on trust, transparency, and shared vision
  • Flexible capital structures tailored to each opportunity
Construction cranes
Construction Meridian Infrastructure Group
Urban skyline
Real Estate Atlantic Towers Development
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Commercial Sentinel Commercial REIT
Bridge construction
Infrastructure Keystone Heavy Civil
Portfolio 38 Companies.
$4.7B Deployed.
Our portfolio spans vertically integrated platforms across the built environment.
Residential building
Residential Harborview Communities
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"We don't simply invest in assets — we build enduring platforms that reshape industries."
Elias Norfolk, Co-Managing Partner
Investment Strategy

Three pillars of
value creation

Our disciplined investment framework is built on decades of pattern recognition and operational expertise across market cycles.

Deal sourcing
01

Identify & Acquire

We source proprietary deal flow through an extensive network of industry relationships, advisors, and operating partners, targeting companies with defensible positions and clear paths to value creation.

Operations
02

Transform & Grow

Post-acquisition, we deploy dedicated operational teams alongside management to accelerate organic growth, execute add-on acquisitions, and implement best-in-class practices.

Returns
03

Realize & Return

We pursue thoughtful exit strategies that maximize returns for our investors while positioning portfolio companies for continued long-term success under their next stewards.

Sector Focus

Deep expertise across
targeted verticals

We concentrate our resources in sectors where our team has differentiated knowledge, relationships, and a proven ability to build market leaders.

Luxury real estate
Real estate

Real Estate

Multifamily, commercial, mixed-use development, and value-add repositioning across primary and secondary markets.

Construction

Construction

Heavy civil, specialty contracting, modular construction, and infrastructure services with recurring revenue profiles.

Technology

Technology Services

Enterprise software, data infrastructure, and mission-critical IT platforms serving the built environment.

Financial services

Financial Services

Specialty lending, insurance platforms, and fintech-enabled distribution serving real asset markets.

Leadership

Experienced stewards
of capital

Our senior team brings decades of investing, operating, and advisory experience across our core sectors.

Elias Norfolk

Elias Norfolk

Co-Managing Partner
Pershing Wayland

Pershing Wayland

Co-Managing Partner
Antony Giovini

Antony Giovini

Chief Investment Officer
Chen Jian

Chen Jian

Chief Financial Officer
Asario Belmonte

Asario Belmonte

Chief Strategy Officer
David Goldberg

David Goldberg

Chief Legal Officer
Noah Friedman

Noah Friedman

Chief Risk Officer
Philippe Laurent

Philippe Laurent

Chief Administrative Officer
Danielle Robinson

Danielle Robinson

Chief Human Resources Officer
Get in Touch

Let's discuss
your opportunity

We welcome inquiries from business owners, management teams, intermediaries, and fellow investors exploring partnership opportunities.

Headquarters
Sentinel Drive
Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701
Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST