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AIP Capital Announces Matt Stevens as Managing Director, Americas

Jun 6, 2026 | By Startuprise io

AIP Capital, an alternative investment manager focused on asset based finance opportunities, has announced the appointment of Matt Stevens as Managing Director. In this role he will lead the firms commercial activities across the Americas.

Before joining AIP Capital, Matt served as Vice President of Marketing at Air Lease Corporation. In that role, he was responsible for developing business with airlines across the Americas and Spain.

Matt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of California, Los Angeles and an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management. He is also a licensed pilot certified by the FAA.

"We are excited to formally announce Matt's joining to bolster AIP's commercial efforts and AIP's ability to serve regional and global industry clients across the firm's client base," said Jared Ailstock, Managing Partner at AIP Capital. "Matt brings deep experience and a track record in aircraft financing, sales, leasing, and partnering with airline customers over more than 15 years."

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Matt Stevens commented, "I'm honored to join AIP Capital and look forward to serving our valued airline customers across the Americas, strengthening our partnerships and delivering bespoke fleet and financing solutions that support their long term success."

About AIP Capital

Founded in 2023, AIP Capital is a global alternative investment manager focused on asset-based finance opportunities, including aviation, and equipment finance. Together with its affiliates, the firm manages approximately $7.5 billion in assets for a diverse group of investors worldwide. AIP has a team of more than 70 professionals working across its offices in Stamford, New York City, Dublin, Singapore, Seoul and Tokyo.

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