About 4 Lunatics Ventures
We are a strategic advisory and capital structuring firm focused on real estate and hospitality development. We help developers—especially mid-sized multifamily and mixed-use sponsors—optimize their capital stacks, improve project returns, and scale their businesses by accessing alternative financing solutions.
What We Do
Capital Structuring
We design optimal capital stacks that maximize project returns while minimizing risk through strategic debt and equity placement.
Alternative Financing
Access to private equity, debt funds, family offices, and venture capital sources that traditional banks can't provide.
Strategic Advisory
Expert guidance on project positioning, market analysis, and growth strategies to maximize development potential.
Our Expertise
Multifamily Development
Specialized knowledge in apartment complexes, condominiums, and mixed-income housing projects.
Hospitality Projects
Hotels, resorts, and hospitality-focused mixed-use developments with unique financing needs.
Mixed-Use Development
Complex projects combining residential, commercial, and retail components requiring sophisticated capital structures.
Our Team
David Bernardino
Chief Marketing Officer
Brand growth expert with 25+ years driving success across building materials, consumer goods, and healthcare sectors. Strategic advisor for Fortune 100 companies including P&G, Merck, and Samsung.
Frank Coppola
Chief Operating Officer
Former commodities and equities trader who founded Coppola Brothers LLC, evolving from residential renovations to marquee construction management. Brings Wall Street knowledge, branding expertise, and proven ability to assemble expert teams for complex development projects.
Daren Koster
Chief Executive Officer
Accomplished executive with 25 years on Wall Street from sales assistant to C-Suite. Pioneered first-gen internet-based market research platforms and brings cross-sector experience in tech, media, and real estate.
Greg Stouffer
Chief Financial Officer
Executive with 25+ years growing professional service firms. Veteran of Morgan Stanley and Fidelity with deep finance expertise and a track record of scaling startups and Fortune 500s.
Our Values
Partnership Approach
We align our success with yours through success-based fee structures and long-term relationships.
Results-Driven
Our focus is on delivering measurable outcomes that maximize your project returns and growth potential.
Innovation
We leverage creative financing solutions and alternative capital sources to overcome traditional barriers.
Ready to Optimize Your Development Capital?
Let's discuss how our strategic advisory services and alternative financing solutions can enhance your next development project.
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