Malcolm Davies, WAY Capital

Malcolm Davies

Founder & CEO

    Malcolm Davies

    Founder & CEO

    Malcolm has over 25 years of experience as an award-winning capital advisor and developer, having advised and been involved with over $20B+ worth of total capitalizations, both in the equity and debt markets. Davies has utilized his expertise to lead developers and investors to structure and capitalize billions of dollars-worth of commercial real estate ventures. He has extensive experience in structuring transactions across the capital stack, including non-recourse senior and stretch-senior debt, mezzanine and preferred equity financings, and Co-GP and LP equity financing solutions for development, value add and stabilized projects.

    Malcolm has vast experience in structuring various scenarios within the capital stack including non-recourse senior debt, mezzanine, and preferred & JV equity financings in the construction, value add, and permanent finance marketplace. Malcolm’s expertise as a developer has been instrumental in advising his clients through his real-world experiences in various stages of the real estate cycle, including the Great Recession.

    Malcolm is also a Co-Founder of the PEERS Organization, which stands for Philanthropy, Entrepreneurism, Environment, Relationships & Social Endeavors. Through their annual galas, the organization has raised over $1M for charitable organizations such as Challenged Athlete’s Foundation, Just In Time Foster Youth, TKF Foundation and Equinox.

    Malcolm is a graduate of the University of Arizona’s Regional Development program. He is happily married with three children.

    • Real Estate Capital USA 2022 Awards: Boutique Debt Advisor of the Year
    • GlobeSt.com: 2022 Rainmakers In Debt & Equity Finance
    • GlobeSt.com: 2020 Rainmakers In Debt & Equity Finance
    • Real Estate Forum Magazine: 2015 50 Under 40
    • Commercial Property Executive: 2015 Stars To Watch
    • Real Estate Forum Magazine: 2013 Tomorrow’s Leaders SoCal
    • San Diego Daily Transcript: 2010 Top Influentials
    • City of San Diego: Malcolm Davies Day, May 16th 2008
    • San Diego Metropolitan Magazine: 2007 Top 40 Under 40
    • Biz San Diego Magazine: 2007 Top 8 Rising Business Stars
    • PEERS Network: Co-Founder
    • Active Member of Urban Land Institute: UDMUC Bronze Flight (Urban Development & Mixed Use Council