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Matthew HeldermanCEO and co-founderMatthew Helderman is the CEO and co-founder of BondIt Media Capital and Buffalo 8. Helderman founded Buffalo 8 in 2010, while an undergrad student. Buffalo 8 has since premiered projects at Sundance, SXSW, and Berlin, as well as producing the Netflix original film “Rodney King” directed by Spike Lee. In 2013, he co-founded BondIt Media Capital and has led BondIt in the deployment of over $210M of capital in over 380+ film, television, and media opportunities, while raising $30M of equity and debt for a partial sale to Accord Financial (TSX: ACD) in addition to expanding the company’s credit facility to $75M in 2020. BondIt projects include Oscar nominated Loving Vincent, the Roland Emerich directed war epic Midway, and the Indie Spirit winner The Peanut Butter Falcon. Helderman also co-managed the acquisition of 30-year-old entertainment payroll firm, ABS Payroll and serves as an Executive Director, Partner, and Board Member. Helderman graduated from Lake Forest College with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and has been a featured TED speaker and profiled in the New York Times.
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Luke TaylorCOO and co-founderLuke is the co-founder and COO of both Buffalo 8 and BondIt Media Capital. Taylor oversees the financing operations and client management of both businesses on a daily basis. Taylor graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Music Industry and Business.
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Don McGrealCFODonald is the CFO of BondIt Media Capital. McGreal previously held senior finance positions at several media, entertainment, and technology companies including Hulu and Awesomeness. He led finance and treasury teams through significant business expansion as well as multiple corporate transactions and capital raises. McGreal began his career in investment banking with Wells Fargo Securities. He graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Kelley School of Business.
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Tyler GouldVP, Finance and DevelopmentAfter working with BondIt part time in 2018, Tyler graduated in 2019 and joined BondIt as a full time team member. Now the VP of Finance and Development, Tyler is an integral member of the deal team, taking point in negotiating, structuring, and contracting deals in addition to risk analysis, business development, and other ongoing operations. Gould also oversees the internal development slate of projects by reviewing, developing, and packaging projects for original productions. Gould has a background in film production and finance, graduating with degrees in Radio/Television/Film and Economics from Northwestern University.
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Grady CraigVP, Business Development and OperationsAfter selling the company that put him through college, Grady joined BondIt Media Capital in 2018 as the first employee in company history. Now, the VP of Business Development and Operations, Grady is responsible for investment structuring and analysis, business development, and supporting the company’s financing, accounting, operations, marketing, and administration. His versatility serves indie screenwriters, producers, and filmmakers alike, as he’s packaging and pitching a number of feature films and episodic series on his Executive Producing slate. He holds degrees in Economics and Film Studies, with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, from Boston College.
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Genesis JeffersonMarketing and Services CoordinatorGenesis Jefferson is the Marketing and Services Coordinator for BondIt Media Capital and Buffalo 8. Daily, Genesis assists with overseeing and designing marketing content for BondIt and its Family of Companies. Additionally, she helps potential clients identify the best BondIt and Buffalo 8 services for their projects. Genesis has a background in film production and journalism and will be graduating from Loyola Marymount University in 2022 with a BA in both areas of study.
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Thomas MannAnalystAmidst his internship at BondIt Media Capital, Thomas graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 2021 with a degree in Finance before joining the team full-time. Drawing on his emphases in Entertainment Finance and Entertainment Law, Thomas supports media investment opportunities from origination to close, structuring loans, and drafting legal documents. He works closely with the Chief Financial Officer in organizing the company’s accounting, credit compliance, and financial reporting — and separately — runs a handmade surfboard business. His handmade boards can be seen decorating the walls of the BondIt office.
WHAT WE'VE DONE
Transactions
400+
Since Inception
Invested
$210M+
Since Inception
Aggregate Media Spend
$1B+
Since Inception
worldwide box office revenues
$500M+
Since Inception
OUR STORYOUR STORY
THE TEAM
THE BOARD
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Simon HitzigPresident and CEO of Accord FinancialSimon brings fifteen years of financing services experience to Accord and BondIt. Prior to joining the company in 2011, Simon held executive positions in marketing, product development, and distribution strategy at the investment firm Goodman & Company Ltd.
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Irene EddySVPIrene is a member of the executive leadership team at Accord, focusing on all aspects of capital markets, including sourcing, closing and managing financing relationships. She is responsible for planning and securing Accord’s financing requirements by diversifying its sources of capital.
Irene’s most recent experience was as Senior Vice President at DBRS, and prior to that at GE Capital. She has her law degree from Fordham University and is a certified public accountant. -
Cathy OsborneSVP, Business Development, US Asset Based FinanceCathy leads human resources functions across Accord Financial, developing a unified culture between the firm’s six units, and is a member of the executive leadership team. Her responsibilities include driving strategy for human capital and workforce planning to develop engaged employees. Cathy has a wealth of experience leading the HR function as Vice President, Human Resources at Leopardo Construction Company. She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.
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Matthew HeldermanCEO and co-founder
Matthew Helderman is the CEO and co-founder of BondIt Media Capital and Buffalo 8. Helderman founded Buffalo 8 in 2010, while an undergrad student. Buffalo 8 has since premiered projects at Sundance, SXSW, and Berlin, as well as producing the Netflix original film “Rodney King” directed by Spike Lee. In 2013, he co-founded BondIt Media Capital and has led BondIt in the deployment of over $210M of capital in over 380+ film, television, and media opportunities, while raising $30M of equity and debt for a partial sale to Accord Financial (TSX: ACD) in addition to expanding the company’s credit facility to $75M in 2020. BondIt projects include Oscar nominated Loving Vincent, the Roland Emerich directed war epic Midway, and the Indie Spirit winner The Peanut Butter Falcon. Helderman also co-managed the acquisition of 30-year-old entertainment payroll firm, ABS Payroll and serves as an Executive Director, Partner, and Board Member. Helderman graduated from Lake Forest College with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and has been a featured TED speaker and profiled in the New York Times.
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Luke TaylorCOO and co-founder
Luke is the co-founder and COO of both Buffalo 8 and BondIt Media Capital. Taylor oversees the financing operations and client management of both businesses on a daily basis. Taylor graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Music Industry and Business.
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Nick SpicerCeo & Co-founder XYZ FilmsNick started XYZ Films in 2008 with partners Nate Bolotin and Aram Tertzakian. Today Nick leads the team as an industry recognized top producer, sales company, and financier for globally minded genre content.
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Jeff SackmanCo-Founder of Quiver DistributionJeff was the founding President of Lionsgate and lead the film division as he Produced or Executive Produced over 75 films, including AMERICAN PSYCHO, BUFFALO 66, GRAND SEDUCTION, PYEWACKET, WRECKED, MURDER BALL, BECKY and CHICK FIGHT.
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Irene RomeroFormer Manager and BankerIrene is a veteran banker with over 40 years experience servicing the financial and banking needs of the entertainment industry. She has been instrumental in the financing of over 200 films, numerous successful Television series, and high profile live Las Vegas shows.
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Mick LuckhurstFormer CEO American Hole 'N OneMick was a former placekicker for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons for nearly a decade and an on-air TV personality. Mick brings more than 20 years of entrepreneurial, insurance, and marketing experience to the BondIt Advisory Board. Mick served as CEO for the sports and media insurance firm American Hole ’n One from 1994 to 2017.
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Jeremy HitzigManaging Director Duero River VenturesMr. Hitzig began as a principal at Capital Risk Strategies where he focused on emerging risk transfer tools & other capital markets & insurance products. He later joined Distinguished LLC before being named CEO in 2006, serving until the end of 2018.
