At Waterford Capital Partners, we are defined by our expertise, long-standing industry relationships, and a shared vision to deliver tailored financing solutions. Our leadership team brings together decades of experience in asset financing, real estate, and corporate lending across European and global markets.
Bart Verhelst
Bart is responsible for structuring sales processes and managing relationships with institutional partners. With over 20 years of experience in the Dutch real estate transaction market, Bart brings deep industry knowledge and strategic foresight. Before co-founding Waterford Capital Partners, he founded Sun Lane Capital and served as Executive Director at CBRE, where he led the Capital Markets Team. His earlier roles include tenures at Cushman & Wakefield and ABN AMRO Investment Banking’s M&A team.
Ernst Rost Onnes
Ernst oversees client relationship management and deal structuring. With more than a decade of experience in the international trade of machinery and equipment—primarily within Europe—Ernst brings a sharp commercial acumen to complex financing arrangements. Prior to co-founding Waterford Capital Partners, he worked at Hilco, a U.S.-based investment firm. His career began after completing his International Business and Management Studies in Amsterdam and Chile, with a focus on financial services and client relationship development.