About Us
Group 10 Capital Management, LLC is an opportunistic investment company that was established to further the entrepreneurial investment activities of its principals.
Group 10 manages a series of investment partnerships on behalf of principals and investors. Group 10 focuses on alternative investments in its areas of expertise: direct lending, real estate, and medical service related companies..
For each investment opportunity, Group 10 structures specific platforms tailored to reflect the return expectations, risk tolerances and liquidity preferences of its principals and partners.
Our team is experienced in these niche, targeted alternatives and we therefore strive to leverage our knowledge , relationships, and expertise in these specific areas.
Proven Track Record
Group 10 Capital and its partners have demonstrated the ability to originate, analyze, structure, and execute on opportunities with the objective of value creation for all involved. We take pride in our “outside the box” mindset and ability to make quick, yet focused decisions based on years of experience.
Strength in Partnerships
Group 10’s strategy is to create value by partnering with best in class operators.
We seek opportunities where we can serve as both a capital and knowledge partner. We place utmost importance on long lasting friendships that reach beyond just the boardroom.
Through open communication and alignment of interests, we approach deals as more than just numbers, but as true partnerships.
The number “10” represents the first numeral that combines two singular numbers that become one. In our case we believe 1+1 =10
Principals
David Halabu
(Managing Partner)
Started his career as a trader at Broadway Trading in NYC. In 2001, he moved to Miami to head the trading desk for Assent LLC (division of Sungard Data Systems) in South Florida. David is a serial investor in many alternatives such as real estate, distressed debt (public & private), proprietary trading system & medical related businesses.
He co-founded Group 10 in 2013 to invest in non performing real estate debt., Group 10 has since evolved into having separate divisions for private lending, fix and flip, commercial value add, and residential rentals.
Graduate Tulane University. Member of EO Accelerator & Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
Resides in Miami Beach with wife and 3 children.
Born in Michigan & Die Hard Wolverine Fan. (Go Blue!)
Samuel Soriero
(Managing Partner)
Samuel Soriero directs the firm’s origination, acquisition and underwriting activities for various loan and real estate opportunities. Prior to founding Group 10, Mr. Soriero served in several fixed income capacities at Goldman Sachs in New York City including time spent on the senior bank debt, conduit, and whole loan trading desks. Mr. Soriero was also previously with Ashley Capital, one of the largest privately held real estate investment groups in the United States. While at Ashley Capital, Mr. Soriero performed the financial analysis required for the acquisition of under-performing real estate assets through traditional purchases and securitized debt acquisitions. During the economic downturn, Mr. Soriero acted as lead analyst in securing workout arrangements for over $200M in distressed loans which encumbered the firm’s portfolio.
Mr. Soriero participates in a variety of community and charitable organizations throughout South Florida. He also holds an active Florida Real Estate License and is a member of the National Association of Realtors and is a licensed lender in the state of Florida.
Shakib Halabu, DDS
(Principal)
Graduate University of Michigan Dental Program. Began Practicing dentistry in 1976. Shakib has bought and sold over 35 Dental practices in SE Michigan region as a principal. In the late 1990’s he sold a group of dental offices to what eventually has become Great Expressions. In 2014, along with his partner, he again sold a majority share of their 12 office Dental Service Organization to North America Dental Group, a Private Equity backed DSO.. Since then, Dr. Halabu has led and performed operational diligence all Group 10 medical investments. He currently splits his time between Miami Beach, where his 3 children and 6 grand-children reside and the metro Detroit area, where he is very active in the local community.