Hunton Andrews Kurth Advises Gulf Capital Bank in $93 Million Capital Raise
February 28, 2020
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP recently represented Gulf Capital Bank in connection with its capital raise of more than $93 million, making it the largest capital raise by a de novo bank in Texas history. The firm also advised Gulf Capital Bank in the procurement of its charter in 2019. With its opening in January 2020, Gulf Capital Bank is the first de novo bank to open in Houston since 2009.
Gulf Capital Bank is centered on a philosophy of building personal relationships with its clients, led by a team of seasoned banking professionals. It is located in Houston’s Uptown area providing concierge services as well as traditional walk-in services to both personal and commercial clients.
The Hunton Andrews Kurth team advising Gulf Capital Bank was led by partner Peter Weinstock, with assistance from counsel Jacque Kruppa and associate Marysia Laskowski.