Vision

We believe that you will notice many things about our firm that are very different from other asset managment firms in the industry. We believe the key to servicing our clients effectively is by providing them with an institutional-class product base to choose from, placing excellent service as our top priority and exemplifying the highest standards of personal and professional ethics.

We develop and maintain long-term relationships with our clients, actively listen to them, build their trust and loyalty and do our best to fulfill their expectations.

At vCap Investments, we have created a culture where the needs of our clients always come first. By adhering to exemplary standards and conducting our business with excellence and integrity, we enhance our reputation and cultivate the growth of our business. Our commitment to you is reflected in all aspects of our business:

• Products & Services- We will always change with the times and strive to provide our clients with superior products and services.
• Customer Service– All of our clients are treated equally. We make sure that all of our clients are treated with the respect they deserve.
• Personal Attention- We dedicate ourselves to helping clients increase their investment knowledge by empowering them with the tools needed to grow their capital in accordance with their financial goals and investment objectives.
• Risk Management- We are always cognizant and mindful of our client’s tolerance for risk and will do all we can to ensure that they are comfortable with the risks they undertake.

No matter who you work with at vCap Investments, you will find comfort in knowing that each of our licensed representatives has undergone extensive ethics and compliance training and has taken an oath to maintain the highest and most stringent ethical standards in the industry.

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David A. Granzotti
Managing Partner, Founder

Our People

Our leadership is committed to maintaining vCap Investments’ status as the premier investment management firm for accreditd investors, qualified purchasers, hedge funds, CTAs, CPOs and fund of hedge funds. vCap Investments was founded by a team that combines a unique blend of in-depth experience in the derivative and equity markets, institutional trading and asset management. This critical mass of seasoned investment professionals represents a distinct convergence of expertise that we believe our clients can benefit from.

We invite you to meet our management team, please review the bios below for a brief history of their background.

Mr. Granzotti founded the vCap family of companies, vCap Holdings LLC, vCap FX LLC, vCap Futures LLC, vCap Investments LLC and vCap Ventures LLC. He brings over 14 years experience to the vCap family of companies with core focuses in asset management, futures and foreign exchange brokerage, proprietary trading, corporate finance and private equity. Prior to the formation of vCap family of companies, Mr. Granzotti managed Alexander Securities Group LLC, a private wealth management and investment advisory firm for high net worth and institutional investors and ASG Market Fund, a long short equities hedge fund. Mr. Granzotti’s earlier career included a financial advisor position at Morgan Stanley and a trader position at Cornerstone Securities. Mr. Granzotti is a registered principal with the Texas State Securities Board, CFTC and NFA member with Series 3 and Series 65 licenses. Mr. Granzotti also holds a degree in Finance from Southwest Texas State University.

Mr. Velcich is co-founder and managing principal of Relativity Systems LLC., owner and developer of the CAX (Central Aggregate Exchange), a matching engine and aggregator of foreign exchange liquidity sources.

He has extensive experience in the FX and futures industry as a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for 17 years, executing orders on the CME floor for Goldman Sachs, Man Financial, Smith Barney, JP Morgan, and other top-tiered banks from 1983-1996, and trading for a major proprietary shop and his personal account from 1996-2000.

Since the summer of 2000, Mr. Velcich has devoted his resources and time to the major components of electronic trading and automated system development and advising institutional clients on clearing, connectivity, and trading system execution, primarily in foreign exchange. Mr. Velcich holds a Series 3 license and is a registered CFTC member and NFA principal.

Mr. Wilson, a professional futures, equities, forex, and bond trader of 10 years, has traded for numerous trading firms and hedge funds including Cornerstone-Protrader (Austin/Chicago/Irvine) , Andover (Houston, New York), CarlinGroup (Philadelphia), and Vantage Capital Management (Dallas), specializing in arbitrage, directional futures equity baskets, and multi-class blackbox strategies. Mr. Wilson has also served as a software consultant for the Electronic Trading Group (New York) and NinjaTrader LLC (Chicago, Denver), is a beta-tester for Tradestation Securities, and is the lead technical consultant for our new TradeVec platform. He has moderated for several online futures trading rooms, is lead moderator of vCapLive, and is the Director of our Derivatives Trading Program. Mr. Wilson holds an Economics degree from the University of Texas at Austin, a Series 3 license, and is a registered CFTC member and NFA principal.

Mr. Lemke has been active in the futures and forex markets since 1993, working as a head trader and manager of operations in multiple countries and exchanges including Germany (LIFFE), Singapore (SIMEX, TSE, TIFFE, Osaka Exchance), and London (LIFFE, EUREX) with specializations including arbitrage, risk management, and back office information technology consultation for such firms as Chicago International Arbitrage and FT Trading. More recently, he was a prop trader for York Trading and a Proprietary Trading Manager for PMB, INC., both of Chicago. From 2000-2002 he was an institutional broker for MAN Financial (Chicago) and assisted in creation of one of the first electronic execution services for institutional option trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Most recently, Mr. Lemke has traded both black box and point and click strategies for Goldenberg Hehmeyer, Shepard Proprietary Trading group, and Logicbox Trading. Mr. Lemke is fluent in German, French, and Italian and brings his broad technical and mechanical knowledge of the markets to assist vCap with providing cutting-edge solutions for institutional trading firms. Mr. Lemke holds a Series 3 license and is a registered CFTC and NFA member.

Recruitment

vCap Investments is comprised of a team that is committed to bringing the best and most innovative talent to our clients. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity and excellence.

People with diverse educational backgrounds, work experiences and personal interests thrive at our firm because they are all united by something unique – a drive, a passion, a focus on learning and a commitment to being part of a team. We have a philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs which is an important part of our culture. Our recruitment process enforces our philosophy in candidates’ understanding of the vCap culture which is as important as the skills and talent they can bring to the firm.

To apply for a job, please visit the link(s) below for more information or email your resume, cover letter & job reference to jobs@vcap.com.

Current Openings:

Institutional Sales Position (Series 3 License Required) – Position is with vCap Futures

Compliance

Our business is predicated on having the trust and respect of our clients and on our integrity and good judgment. By adhering to regulatory compliance requirements, exemplary standards and conducting our business with excellence and integrity, we believe that it will enhance the firm’s reputation and cultivate the growth of our business.

vCap Investments is a member of the National Futures Association and registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as an Independent Introducing Broker (IIB). NFA ID# 0387359. Please click the NFA logo to view our registration information. vCap Investments is also a Registered Investment Advisor with the various States. CRD# 114615.

By maintaining strict compliance with the letter and spirit of the law, our clients will receive the following benefits:

• Oversight – vCap Investments is required to meet strict compliance standards which are strictly regulated and designed to protect our clients.

• Transparency – By visiting the various State Securities Boards in which vCap Investments is registered and the NFA BASIC System, you can view our firm’s regulatory history with clients or regulators. Information regarding any Introducing Broker (IB), Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA), or Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) can be found online at: http://www.nfa.futures.org/basicnet/.

• Dispute Resolution – The U.S. regulatory framework is widely regarded as one of the best in the world for investor protection. If a dispute with an registerd investment advisor arises, investors can turn to the Texas State Securities Board, NASD and SEC.

Click below to review our compliance documents:

• Privacy Policy
• Anti-Money Laundering Policy
• Business Continuity Plan
• Online Access Agreement

The information contained in this website is provided by vCap Investments for informational purposes only. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to amend, supplement or otherwise modify any of the terms and conditions set forth in any client agreement between you and vCap Investments.