Despite my history in real estate, my vision was always to expand into other verticals. Top Hat represents our first venture beyond real estate into other exceptional asymmetric opportunities.

When I was approached by Top Hat, what I found so compelling was their post-revenue status and Fortune 500 validation. With contracts already in place with companies like Nike and Home Depot, Top Hat had eliminated much of the typical startup risk. Calem, Patrick, and their deep bench of talent are professionals who have worked in supply chain logistics for decades, and identified a critical gap between software and hardware solutions in the industry. The alignment of interests and how they had approached this opportunity was calculated and conservative. They aren’t trying to get rich, they’re trying to develop and shape the future of an industry. 

The investment opportunity is remarkably asymmetric: a $2 million investment against a $12 million valuation that we believe dramatically undervalues a company with billion-dollar potential. Based on their existing contracts, Top Hat projects distributing cash flow to investors as early as 12 months in—an extraordinary alignment with investor interests. The quality of the team, existing contracts, and conservative valuation create a compelling reward profile, with significantly mitigated risk.

Their accountability structures were already in place before our partnership, demonstrating their commitment to keeping investors informed throughout the growth journey.

Top Hat represents Equity Check's philosophy applied beyond real estate: Exceptional operators with validated business models, an experienced and professional team, conservative valuations, and strong focus on investor success. These are the elements on which I’ve built my trust.