Episode Description
Matthew Medrano shares how Dynamo Capital scaled from a $5M goal to a $100M+ private credit fund by focusing on speed, alignment, and Midwest lending.
In this episode of RealDealChat, Matthew Medrano of Dynamo Capital breaks down how a frustrated mortgage broker built a direct lending fund focused on fast funding, flexible terms, and aligned incentives.
We cover:
- Why Dynamo offers 100% loan-to-cost on select fix-and-flip projects
- How they structured their fund without the traditional “2 and 20” model
- Why Midwest lending looks different than Wall Street lending
- The painful lessons from 30 duplex developments
- Scaling from a $5M goal to over $100M in just two years
- Why doing the right thing simplifies decision-making
Matthew also shares how Dynamo uses AI and custom-built tech (including monday.com and in-house development) to free up staff for human interaction — not replace it. The result? More meaningful borrower relationships and better underwriting discipline.
If you’re raising capital, deploying capital, or borrowing capital — this conversation gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how a private credit fund really operates.
🌐 Learn more: 👉 https://dynamocapital.com
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Keywords: private lending fund, Matthew Medrano, Dynamo Capital, 100% loan to cost, fix and flip lending, Midwest real estate investing, private credit real estate, fund incentive alignment, no 2 and 20 fund structure, business purpose lending, AI in lending, RealDealChat podcast
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