Preservation Capital

Returns With Purpose

Preservation Capital is an impact oriented commercial financing and direct investment firm serving the small and middle markets. We specialize in assisting companies seeking to access new capital markets, helping them acquire capital and hone their business for growth through tailored advisory services, principal investment, and capital placement.

About Us

Preservation Capital is a capital markets advisory and investment firm focused on delivering superior, risk-adjusted returns through disciplined structuring, strategic investing, and active portfolio management. With an average of 20 years of experience, our team combines rigorous financial analysis, operational insight, and exceptional capital access to execute complex transactions as both advisor and principal investor. We invest with a stewardship mindset, integrating impact into underwriting and portfolio oversight while partnering with limited partners to deploy capital prudently and deliver durable, long-term value.

Our Mission & Vision

At Preservation Capital, our vision is to be a leading force in the sustainable development of historic properties. We strive to transform iconic structures into vibrant spaces that stand as testaments to both their history and future potential. Through thoughtful preservation and innovation, we aim to create timeless assets that enrich communities, foster cultural pride, and provide enduring value for generations to come.

Preservation Capital exists to create enduring value by helping businesses grow stronger, more resilient, and more impactful. We deliver disciplined, innovative capital solutions that align financial performance with responsible investment, combining execution excellence, deep operational insight, and trusted access to capital. By partnering closely with our clients and investors, we drive sustainable growth, positive economic impact, and long-term value creation.

Our Team

Preservation Capital is an impact-focused capital markets advisory and investment firm. With over 20 years of average experience, our team delivers strategic advisory, capital structuring, and disciplined investment solutions across debt and equity markets, supporting small to middle-market companies with differentiated capital, strong performance, and measurable impact.

Our team brings:

Backed by a track record of billions of dollars in executed transactions, we deliver actionable strategies grounded in real-world experience

John Hudson

Managing Partner

John Hudson brings over 20 years of experience in debt and equity capital markets, impact investing, and strategic advisory. As Managing Partner of Preservation Capital Partners, he structures complex transactions and sources high-performance capital solutions that deliver superior financial and blended-value outcomes.
John has led billions of dollars in transactions across M&A, capital structuring, restructurings, and strategic financings, leveraging deep relationships across specialty finance and institutional markets. Known for his hands-on leadership, he works closely with clients to develop focused strategies that accelerate growth, enhance performance, and deliver lasting results.

Experience & Capabilities

Preservation Capital delivers strategic advisory, structured finance, and disciplined portfolio management services to help companies navigate complex decisions and achieve superior financial outcomes. We work closely with leadership teams to evaluate strategic and investment opportunities and design customized capital solutions across debt, equity, and hybrid structures. Drawing on decades of experience and deep institutional relationships, we help clients secure the right capital, optimize resources, and unlock long-term value.

Advising Senior Leaders

Strategic counsel for executives navigating complex investment landscapes with a focus on sustainable, long-term value creation.

Maximizing Financial, Social, and Environmental Performance

Optimizing financial, social, and environmental returns through integrated impact measurement and management frameworks.

Executing Impact and Efficiency Services

End-to-end execution support for impact initiatives, from strategy development to operational implementation.

Performing Product Portfolio Management

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Delivering Structured Finance Solutions

Innovative financing structures that align capital with impact objectives while managing risk and return profiles.

Our Science

A rigorous, research-driven approach to impact investment that combines academic theory with practical application.

Rigorous Research

Our approach is grounded in academic research and empirical evidence. We collaborate with leading universities and research institutions to stay at the frontier of impact investment science.

Quantitative Analysis

We employ sophisticated quantitative methods to measure and predict impact outcomes, ensuring our recommendations are backed by data rather than intuition alone.

Risk Management

Our proprietary risk frameworks integrate both financial and impact risks, providing a comprehensive view of portfolio exposure and potential downside scenarios.

Continuous Innovation

We continuously refine our methodologies based on new research, market developments, and lessons learned from our advisory engagements.

Ready to Transform Your Investment Approach?

Connect with our team of advisors to discuss how we can help you achieve sustainable returns while creating lasting positive impact.

Our Team

Colleagues, Friends & Professionals

Our team brings together decades of experience across investment management, strategy consulting, and impact measurement. We are colleagues, friends, and trusted advisors to senior leaders worldwide.

Returns With Purpose

About Us

Our Mission & Vision

Our Team

Our team brings:

John Hudson

Managing Partner

Experience & Capabilities

Advising Senior Leaders

Maximizing Financial, Social, and Environmental Performance

Executing Impact and Efficiency Services

Performing Product Portfolio Management

Delivering Structured Finance Solutions

Our Science

Rigorous Research

Quantitative Analysis

Risk Management

Continuous Innovation

Ready to Transform Your Investment Approach?

Our Team

Colleagues, Friends & Professionals

John Hudson

Duke Neck

Robert Ben

Bill Gilton

Returns With Purpose

Our Team

Colleagues, Friends & Professionals

John Hudson

Duke Neck

Robert Ben

Bill Gilton

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