New Pacific Airlines × PitchNode
Operator-Aligned Capital for a Next-Generation Airline Model
Client Overview
New Pacific Airlines is a next-generation airline operator with routes across the Pacific and Alaska corridor, including operations through Ravn Alaska. The business operates in a capital-intensive sector defined by regulatory complexity, operational scale, and long lead times — requiring investors with direct domain expertise to underwrite both the model and its trajectory.
Engagement Scope
- Operator-led investor targeting
- Investor outreach and engagement management
- Due diligence coordination and preparation
- Support through term negotiation and close
Our Approach
Onboarding (5–7 Business Days)
We worked closely with the leadership team to refine investor criteria specific to the aviation sector, focusing on operator credibility, regulatory familiarity, and long-term alignment. Positioning and outreach strategy were calibrated to resonate with experienced industry participants rather than generalist capital.
After 7 Business Days: Multi-Channel Outreach
Once aligned, outreach was executed through a targeted, relationship-driven approach across email and LinkedIn. Engagement prioritized quality conversations with relevant operators, with ongoing coordination, follow-ups, and refinement based on investor feedback and dialogue.
Investor Strategy & Execution
New Pacific Airlines required a highly specific investor profile — individuals with deep experience in aviation, including former airline executives, operators, and industry veterans who understand regulatory complexity, safety, and operational scale.
Rather than broad outreach, the engagement focused on identifying and engaging investors with direct domain expertise. This included former airline CEOs, operations leaders, and senior executives with firsthand experience navigating the realities of building and scaling aviation businesses.
The objective was not simply to bring in capital, but to align the company with investors capable of underwriting both the operational complexity and long-term vision of the business.
Building on the company's existing momentum and parallel crowdfunding initiative, PitchNode led targeted investor engagement to complement the round with private capital from highly relevant participants.
The Outcome
Strategic capital from domain-experienced aviation operators
PitchNode supported the raise by securing approximately $1.7M in private capital, contributing to a broader $5M round.
Aligned capital from aviation operators and industry veterans
High-quality investor conversations with domain-relevant participants
Clean structure preserving long-term optionality
Strategic complement to existing crowdfunding efforts
Client Testimonial
"When we engaged with Eduardo Fonnegra, he was extremely knowledgeable about the investor targets we needed to reach and where we needed to be."
Tom Hsieh
President, Ravn Alaska
Summary
PitchNode partnered with New Pacific Airlines as a hands-on capital partner, with Eduardo Fonnegra working closely alongside the team from start to finish to support a highly targeted investor strategy focused on aviation operators and industry veterans. By prioritizing domain expertise and alignment over broad outreach, the engagement led to meaningful conversations with investors who understood the operational and regulatory complexity of the business. The process complemented the company's broader fundraising efforts, contributing approximately $1.7M in private capital and reinforcing a disciplined approach to investor selection. This allowed New Pacific to secure aligned partners while preserving flexibility for future strategic and capital decisions.