Our team
Managing Partner, Head of Real Estate
Dr. Hesham A. Baky is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for high-growth companies. He is the founder of Triangle Family Dentistry, Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry, and AB&B Dental Management. He has grown his dental brands to 16 dental offices with a private equity exit in 2019 (Lightwave Dental). He also founded AB&B CRE, a property management company that owns and/or manages 20+ assets worth over $230 million across the Mid-Atlantic, focused on dental holdings. Hesham holds a computer engineering degree from NC State & a dental degree from UNC Chapel Hill. He sits on multiple non-profit boards while also serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs. He has successfully led multiple exits in the dental and real estate industry with an aggregate deal size of over $100 million. He is passionate about bringing teams together & utilizing a data-driven approach to growth. He is married with four children & resides in the beautiful state of North Carolina.
Partner, Head of Finance
Gerhard Renner is a founding member of Scale Finance LLC, which provides fractional CFO, controller, and accounting services to growth companies in the SE U.S. Over the past 16 years, Scale Finance has grown into a leading provider of outsourced & strategic financial services in the S.E. U.S., with a transactional team to provide capital solutions, including debt & equity investments and M&A transactions to its client base. Under his leadership, the Scale Finance team has completed over 100 engagements, exceeding $500M in total financing value. As a CFO, Gerhard has led numerous ventures from start-up to over $100M (including successful exits). Gerhard has served as the CFO of ABB CRE for the past two years (Dr. Baky’s real estate company). Gerhard holds a JD/MBA from the University of Southern California, and a BA in Economics and Rhetoric from UC Berkeley. He is a member of the California Bar & a FINRA-licensed investment banker, & lives in North Carolina with his wife & two children.
Acquisitions Manager
Jennifer is a seasoned commercial real estate professional who holds a CCIM designation and is a licensed real estate broker across multiple states, bringing a strong track record in healthcare real estate advisory, investment sales, and leasing. She specializes in advising healthcare providers, investors, and developers on strategic site selection, portfolio optimization, and the execution of complex transactions across medical office and outpatient-focused assets. Her approach combines deep market expertise with rigorous financial analysis and a relationship-driven mindset, consistently delivering results aligned with her clients’ long-term objectives. At Vantico, Jennifer is a driving force behind acquisitions and client strategy, bringing clarity and precision to every stage of the deal lifecycle. She plays a key role in sourcing and evaluating opportunities, guiding transactions from underwriting through closing, and ensuring seamless coordination among stakeholders. Recognized for her professionalism, responsiveness, and disciplined execution, Jennifer is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes while continuously elevating her impact.
Acquisition Coordinator
Griffen brings a background in commercial real estate acquisitions, development, and transaction management, with experience spanning healthcare, retail, and infrastructure-oriented real estate. Prior to joining Vantico, he supported the rapid expansion of urgent and primary care concepts on behalf of a high-growth startup, leading site selection, development coordination, and early-stage financial underwriting. His experience combines strategic site evaluation with disciplined transaction execution, working closely with stakeholders and outside vendors to move deals efficiently from contract to closing to operational asset. At Vantico, Griffen serves as the coordination hub across the acquisitions and development lifecycle, ensuring that complex transactions are managed with precision and that every moving part stays on track. He is driven by a commitment to continual growth and a belief that consistent, disciplined effort compounds over time — a philosophy he applies equally to his professional goals and his life outside of work, which includes time with his family, long walks with his two golden retrievers, and a round of golf whenever the opportunity arises.
Investor Relations
Aya A. Rahman is a finance professional specializing in investor relations and financial analysis at Vantico Investments. She brings experience in underwriting support, investor communications, and capital raising, with a focus on enhancing investor engagement, streamlining onboarding processes, and supporting the evaluation of investment opportunities. Her work centers on managing investor relationships, executing targeted outreach strategies, and maintaining ongoing communication with investors to ensure long-term engagement and strong, sustainable relationships.
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Dr. Anas Albakour is a strategic leader with expertise in medicine, law, and business. As Director of Investor Relations & Marketing at Blue Ridge Capital Fund, he drives investor engagement, market expansion, and high-impact growth strategies. With an M.D. from Maastricht University and an LL.B. from IMSIU University, Dr. Anas bridges Middle Eastern and U.S. markets, navigates complex transactions, and builds trusted investor relationships. Beyond investments, he is a proven entrepreneur, having founded multiple successful brands in Saudi Arabia. His deep experience in brand development, business scaling, and strategic investments fuels his commitment to long-term value creation and sustainable success.
Executive Assistant
With over 12 years of extensive experience in human resources and project coordination, Hadeer Abdelrahman is a results-driven professional dedicated to transforming organizational talent and culture. Beyond her professional pursuits, Hadeer is deeply passionate about community engagement, actively participating in volunteer initiatives focused on education and economic empowerment. Her commitment to ethical practices and continuous improvement underpins her approach to fostering inclusive and productive workplaces.