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Cloud Capital

Private equity

Washington, D.C. · Seed–Late Stage · 29 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Cloud Capital specializes in data center investments by leveraging deep sector expertise and strategic collaboration with CloudHQ, a major global developer and operator. The firm pursues proprietary, de-risked data center acquisitions in tier-one markets with high barriers to entry, combined with value-add and development opportunities across various segments. This integrated approach and established industry relationships provide competitive advantages in sourcing off-market transactions globally.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Washington, D.C., US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2020
AUM
$300.2M

Team · 29 people

from the firm's website
Hossein Fateh· Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Founder and CEO of Cloud Capital and CloudHQ with over 25 years of experience developing and operating data centers. Previously CEO and Co-Founder of DuPont Fabros Technology, which was sold for $7.8 billion in 2016. Has built and operated over 700MW of data center space worldwide.

John Comerford· Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer

COO and CCO at Cloud Capital responsible for finance, operations, compliance, and ESG functions. Brings over 30 years of financial services experience and served as a founding partner for 18 of those years at prior firms including Everett Capital Advisors and Brennus Asset Management.

Shariar Mohajer· President and Chief Investment Officer

President and CIO at Cloud Capital, helping to establish it in 2020. Brings over 30 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity advisory focused on communications infrastructure, with execution of over $100 billion in transactions. Previously led Communications Infrastructure M&A at RBC Capital Markets.

Jason R. Weaver· Executive Vice President, Head of Capital Markets

Executive Vice President and Head of Capital Markets at Cloud Capital. Brings over 30 years of banking and capital markets experience focused on real estate, telecom, and communications infrastructure. Previously held senior positions at KeyBank leading debt capital raises for REITs and investment funds.

Jerome Combredet· Head of IR and Capital Formation, EMEA

Head of IR and Capital Formation, EMEA at Cloud Capital. Brings 28 years of experience in investor relations and capital formation within banking and asset management, including 10 years at Brookfield AM. Fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Kristin Leung· Managing Director, Head of North American Investments

Managing Director and Head of North American Investments at Cloud Capital. Brings over 25 years of finance and investment management experience, including 16 years at GIC where she led the Americas Real Estate team and oversaw global data center investment strategy since 2018. Previously Vice President at Morgan Stanley covering REITs.

Kyle Lewis· Managing Director, Investment and Asset Management

Managing Director of Investment and Asset Management at Cloud Capital since 2020. Focuses on evaluating and managing global investment opportunities with over 15 years in digital real estate and infrastructure sectors. Previously spent nearly a decade at RBC Capital Markets advising on digital real estate M&A transactions exceeding $15 billion in value.

Vivian Tongalson· Head of IR and Capital Formation, Americas

Head of IR and Capital Formation, Americas at Cloud Capital leading capital formation and investor relations for the region. Brings over 20 years in alternative asset classes including real estate and infrastructure with extensive experience developing institutional investor relationships. Previously Managing Director at Grubb Properties and Northwood Investors.

Fredrik Stocklassa· Vice President, Investment and Asset Management

Vice President of Investment and Asset Management at Cloud Capital since 2021. Responsible for evaluation and execution of investments. Previously spent 4 years in investment banking as an associate in the Transport & Infrastructure team at Rothschild & Co, focusing on M&A and debt transactions in digital infrastructure and energy sectors.

Lisa Bollard· Vice President, Compliance

Vice President of Compliance at Cloud Capital responsible for regulatory compliance and governance framework implementation. Brings more than 20 years in financial services including compliance, corporate administration, and governance roles at startups and established companies.

Lisa Collado· Vice President, Transaction Management and Closing

Vice President of Transaction Management and Closing at Cloud Capital. Brings 25+ years in commercial real estate across healthcare, data center, retail, office, industrial, and multifamily properties. Previously Vice President of Due Diligence and Insurance at Sila Realty Trust.

Octave Bellet· Vice President, Investment and Asset Management

Vice President of Investment and Asset Management at Cloud Capital. Responsible for evaluation and execution of data center investments. Brings 2 years of data center investment experience and 4 years in M&A execution, including work at NextEra Energy Resources deploying over $500 million in data center and renewable energy investments.

Vivian Kuo· Vice President, Investment and Asset Management

Vice President of Investment and Asset Management at Cloud Capital. Responsible for evaluation and execution of data center investments. Brings over 6 years of data center investment and M&A experience, previously on the M&A team at RBC Capital Markets covering communications infrastructure.

Brandon Arvon· Senior Associate, Asset Management

Senior Associate of Asset Management at Cloud Capital. Oversees the firm's data center investment portfolio and leads strategic asset management initiatives. Brings over seven years of experience in data center, retail, and institutional real estate from prior roles at AWS and JLL.

Christof Hammerli· Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor at Cloud Capital with over 25 years in acquisitions, corporate development, finance, and risk management. Previously led Cloud Capital's data center acquisitions and led the Digital Infrastructure Division at Landmark Dividend, overseeing acquisition of approximately $1.5 billion in data center assets.

Dawn Yu· Tax Director

Tax Director at Cloud Capital responsible for U.S. REIT and fund entity tax compliance and planning. Brings 18 years of tax experience in public accounting and private industries, including Tax Managing Director role at BDO specializing in partnership tax for private equity and real estate clients.

Dermot Heron· Tax Director

European Tax Director at Cloud Capital since January 2024. Responsible for tax compliance and structuring of European fund. Brings over 13 years of experience advising corporates and partnerships. Previously Director at Deloitte focusing on real assets clients.

George Airs· Associate, Investment and Asset Management

Associate of Investment and Asset Management at Cloud Capital since 2024. Responsible for evaluation and execution of data center investments. Previously worked in investment banking advisory covering Digital Infrastructure at Torch Partners on various M&A transactions.

Isaac Stewart· Investor Relations Associate

Investor Relations Associate at Cloud Capital. Supports investor relations, fundraising, and marketing initiatives. Previously worked as an investment analyst at JBWere conducting due diligence on alternative investment opportunities. Admitted lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

Jeffrey H. Foster· Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor at Cloud Capital since March 2024. Previously served as Chief Financial Officer and led finance efforts for the fund. Brings extensive financial experience from DuPont Fabros Technology including CFO roles guiding the company through its 2007 IPO and 2017 $7.8 billion acquisition. Currently Adjunct Professor of Real Estate at Georgetown University.

John Forbes· Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor and recognized authority on real estate fund structure, operation, and governance. Established John Forbes Consulting LLP in 2013 and advises fund managers and investors on open and closed-ended funds. Previously spent 26 years at PwC as partner and international subject matter expert for real estate funds.

John Siegmund· Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager at Cloud Capital overseeing valuation, performance measurement, and investor reporting. Brings over seven years of institutional portfolio and asset management experience across real estate sectors, including prior roles at American Real Estate Partners and ASB Real Estate Investments.

Liridon Sylisufi· European Counsel

European Counsel at Cloud Capital. Manages legal affairs for the company in Europe including acquisitions, sales, joint ventures, and financing. Brings 10 years of legal practice with M&A and JV experience at Jones Day and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, and secondment to CBRE Investment Management.

Luke Oppermann· Fund Finance Manager

Fund Finance Manager at Cloud Capital since December 2024. Oversees fund finance operations including investor reporting and financial close processes. Brings 6 years of professional experience including qualification as Chartered Accountant and roles in private equity real estate.

Mia Martin· Paralegal

Paralegal at Cloud Capital since 2026 based in London. Supports the team with legal matters and documentation. Previously gained experience at a Magic Circle law firm across legal contracts, corporate governance, and compliance with background in transactional and governance matters.

Neal Diplock· Senior Tax Advisor

Senior Tax Advisor at Cloud Capital since June 2023. Previously worked at PwC for approximately 25 years specializing in advising real estate funds, joint ventures, and separate accounts on structuring and transactional matters. Prior to PwC, served as Assistant Principal Inspector at HMRC for over 20 years.

Richard Stubbs· Fund Controller

Fund Controller for Europe at Cloud Capital. Leads fund setup, documentation, investor onboarding, and reporting. Brings over 25 years of real estate and private equity investment management experience in senior finance roles, including Head of Fund Financial Administration at SCP Group.

Spencer Yang· Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant at Cloud Capital with 5 years of experience in public accounting and private equity. Previously on audit teams at BDO USA and Deloitte focused on publicly traded technology clients and international financial organizations. Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Tatiana Commette· Chief Accounting Officer

Chief Accounting Officer at Cloud Capital overseeing accounting and financial reporting for fund entities and investments. Brings nearly 20 years of experience in private equity, leveraged finance, structured products, and real estate. Previously SVP and Co-CAO at ASB Real Estate Investments managing a $9 billion fund.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Cloud Capital invest at?
Cloud Capital invests at the Seed, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Cloud Capital focus on?
Cloud Capital focuses on Cloud Computing, Data & Infrastructure.
Where is Cloud Capital located?
Cloud Capital is headquartered in Washington, D.C., US.
Does Cloud Capital lead rounds?
Cloud Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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