Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Where Capital Finds Calm Waters

Quiet Harbor Capital is a principal investment and capital deployment platform — deploying capital into private credit instruments and select real estate opportunities for a small, stable group of high-net-worth investors.

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About Us

A Quiet Approach
to Steady Wealth

Quiet Harbor Capital is a principal investment and capital deployment platform — deploying capital into private credit and select real estate opportunities alongside a small, stable group of high-net-worth investors.

Boutique by design. Relationship-driven by intention. Structured to preserve privacy, flexibility, and control.

Leadership

Key Leadership

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Ian Lassonde
Chief Investment Officer

A Naval Academy graduate and banking executive with a career spanning technology and risk management at some of the world's largest financial institutions. Ian has led high-performing teams and transformative initiatives, applying the same precision and discipline to private investment that defined his career in banking.

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Donnie Carper
Chief Operating Officer

A recovering banker with deep roots in commercial real estate, corporate strategy, financial planning & analysis, and risk management. Donnie has held senior leadership roles across mergers, high-profile institutional initiatives, and large-scale operations — bringing a rigorous, analytical lens to every transaction.

Our Mission

We invest alongside you.
Every time.

We believe the best deals are built on trust, alignment, and simplicity. We put our own capital into every transaction we bring to partners — because we believe in what we're doing, and we want you to know that.

01

Skin in the Game

We commit our own capital to every deal. If it's not good enough for us to invest in, we won't bring it to you.

02

Small by Choice

We work with a small circle of investors — people we know and trust. That keeps us focused, accountable, and aligned with the people who matter.

03

No Surprises

Every opportunity comes with clear terms, straightforward documentation, and honest communication. You always know exactly what you're getting into.

Our Edge

Built-In Advantages on Every Deal

On real estate transactions, Quiet Harbor Capital works alongside RCH Construction — a builder with over two decades of commercial and residential construction experience, and a track record of delivering projects that outperform on cost and timing.

Construction Partner
RCH Construction
  • 01
    Value Per Square Foot Selective, buyer-preferred build choices that maximize the value of every dollar invested — properties that consistently punch above their cost-per-square-foot weight class.
  • 02
    Commercial-Grade Speed Commercial construction methodologies applied to residential and mixed-use projects deliver record timing — compressing timelines and reducing carrying costs.
  • 03
    Pre-Completion Sales Every speculative property built by RCH Construction has sold prior to project completion — a track record that speaks directly to market positioning and execution quality.

What We Invest In

Three Ways We
Put Capital to Work

Every investment is its own deal — with clear terms, defined returns, and no commingled capital. You know exactly what you're in, what you stand to earn, and how it closes. Each opportunity is underwritten conservatively, with downside scenarios modeled before any capital is committed.

Ground-Up Construction

Speculative Builds

We develop ground-up residential and light commercial projects — acquiring the land, managing the build, and selling the completed asset. Each project has a defined scope, budget, and exit target before capital is committed.

Ground-Up  ·  Defined Exit
Value-Add Real Estate

Renovations

We acquire properties with strong upside, renovate them to a higher standard, and sell or refinance at completion. Scope and budget are set before a dollar moves — no open-ended commitments.

Acquire  ·  Improve  ·  Exit
Private Lending

Private Credit

We extend short- to medium-term private loans to creditworthy borrowers. Fixed returns, clear repayment terms, and full documentation — each loan is a standalone transaction with no cross-exposure to other deals.

Fixed Returns  ·  Defined Term

Get In Touch

Ready to
Learn More?

We work with a small number of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and closely held entities. We'd welcome a conversation.

Email
invest@quietharborcapital.com

Quiet Harbor Capital is a principal investor and capital partner — not a registered investment adviser, financial advisor, or fiduciary. We do not provide individualized investment advice or manage client assets.

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