About Us
We understand that every business has unique financial needs, and that's why we work closely with our clients to tailor our solutions to fit their specific requirements.
The Firm
Closehaul Capital is your partner for growth. With over 250M available in our asset portfolio we serve businesses, individuals and investors by building custom financial strategies that deliver lasting growth.
What We Build: Financial Security
We build custom financing solutions that deliver low risk leverage. Leveraging current dormant assets we are able to grow your individual net worth and business value quicker. Leverage strategies include the following: Business Equity, Charitable Trust, Tax credits, Oil and Gas Investments. Leverage increases cash flow now to reinvest in the business for long term growth. Each client's business is dynamic and different as a result we work with your current CPA and Advisors to deliver the unique financing solution that meets your unique needs.
Our firm’s success is only possible because of our most valuable asset: our people.
There are no patents in the world of finance. Our success instead derives from the talent of our team and network of advisors with a combined mission to be the best at what we do on behalf of our clients and investors.
Michael Diyanni
Finance and Tax Attorney
Michael Diyanni began his professional career in the United States Air Force working as a Flying crew chief on a KC-135. He served in three wars: Operation Allied Force during the Kosovo War, Operation Enduring Freedom during the Afghanistan war and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Michael graduated with a Finance degree from Ohio State University. After college he began working in Finance with his family’s 5th generation Home Building Company in Columbus Ohio Diyanni Homes. He then attended Law School at both the University of San Diego and Stetson University with a focus on Finance. During Law School at Stetson University he was invited to study in the Cayman Islands. Michael was a part of the first group of U.S law students to study at Truman Bodden Law School in George Town, Cayman Islands. As a result of his experience and the fact that 85% of all U.S Hedge funds are incorporated in the Cayman Islands Michael began to focus on the development of financial products.
After Law School his first position was with a Sydney based consulting firm working on Superannuation funds. Next, he was recruited by a consulting firm in Rancho Sante Fe, San Diego to grow a niche area of financial products serving high net worth individuals over 20M of net worth. The firm had a direct lending platform with Wintrust Bank, Lake Forest Bank and Voya. He left the consulting firm in 2018 to join Closehaul Capital LLC.
At Closehaul Capital, Michael works on both the client and investor side. On the client side he works closely with the client and their CPA to tailor and manage financial solutions. On the investment side he builds relationships to grow assets and reduce outstanding portfolio liability risk.
Javier Gonzalez
Vice President of Lending
Javier is an expert in Tax Strategies and Tax Planning he has helped CPA's and their business clients save over 200M in Taxes. He has been able to accomplish this large amount of tax savings by utilizing Tax Planning software and developing customized Tax Strategies. With over 20 years of experience under his belt, Javier is an expert in marketing automation and business growth. He has worked with some of the leading companies in the industry, including Infusionsoft, HubSpot, Chime, and Corvee. Throughout his career, Javier has helped over 500 firms achieve $1M in revenue by transitioning from compliance to advisory services. His skills as a tax plan strategist have also been invaluable, as he has assisted CPA firms in saving over $200M in taxes for their clients.
Javier's expertise extends beyond tax planning, as he is also an expert in Charitable Financing. He understands the importance of giving back to the community and has helped many businesses make a positive impact through strategic charitable giving. Javier is passionate about helping businesses succeed and is committed to delivering exceptional results for his clients. With his vast knowledge and experience, Javier is a trusted advisor for businesses looking to grow and thrive in a competitive marketplace.
Jafet Martinez
Jafet Martínez Molina is a Magna Cum Laude JD/MBA graduate from the University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras. He is a Puerto Rico attorney with experience as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico and a Law Clerk for Monserrate, Simonet & Gierbolini. He also worked as a Legal Research Assistant for the University of Puerto Rico and a Paralegal for Seed Law LLC.
In addition, Jafet was a Fellow at the Cyberlaw Clinic at Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, where he prepared motions and conducted research on Contract Law, Cyber Law, Intellectual Property Law, and First Amendment law for clients and policy review.
Jafet is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and has critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
He is proficient in using LexisNexis, Westlaw, Microjuris, Clio Legal Software, Microsoft Office, Trello, Google & Microsoft environments. He has experience in legal research, team building, and management, and is a technological innovator for productivity. Jafet has a Conflict Resolution and Mediation Certification and is a Federal Bar Association – Puerto Rico Chapter member.
