30+
Years Combined Experience
$1.3B
Portfolio Managed
100+
Successful Deals
Zero
Classified Assets

Our Founders

The visionaries who established Texian Capital with a commitment to disciplined investing and client success.

Curt Gaines

Curt Gaines

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer

Curt brings more than 30 years of experience in community banking, with a career defined by innovation, leadership, and a deep commitment to strengthening local economies. He began as a commercial lender and most recently served as Market President and Chief Lending Officer of a $1.3 billion locally owned financial institution.

A graduate of Sam Houston State University with a BBA in Finance, Curt furthered his expertise at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado, completing the program in 2015.

Key Achievements

  • Developed credit analysis templates adopted across Texas
  • Oversaw $560 million loan portfolio with 13 lenders and 5 analysts
  • Achieved merger milestone with zero classified assets
  • Co-founded and served on Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO)

Areas of Expertise

Credit Analysis Portfolio Management Risk Management Commercial Lending
Abdul Subhani

Abdul B. Subhani

Co-Founder, President | Advisor | Venture Capital | Defense Innovator

Abdul is an accomplished entrepreneur, defense innovation leader, and philanthropic trailblazer. Leveraging a unique background at the intersection of national security, technology, and finance, Abdul brings a mission-driven approach to investing in transformative businesses and underserved markets.

Abdul also serves as the CEO of Centex Technologies, a Texas-based IT consulting firm recognized multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list.

Leadership Roles

  • Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Texas (Appointed 2019)
  • Distinguished Chair of Innovation at West Point
  • Senior Advisor to US Military Academy Superintendent
  • CEO of Centex Technologies (Inc. 5000 company)

Areas of Expertise

Venture Capital Defense Technology Strategic Advisory Technology Innovation

Advisory Board

Industry leaders who provide strategic guidance and expertise to our investment committee.

Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Former BlackRock Portfolio Manager

20+ years Investment Experience

Specializes in fixed income and credit strategies with extensive experience in portfolio construction and risk management.

James Wilson

James Wilson

Former JPMorgan Chase VP

CPA, CFA Charterholder

Expert in financial operations, compliance, and risk assessment with 18 years of experience in banking and finance.

Maria Garcia

Maria Garcia

Former Morgan Stanley Operations Director

Stanford MBA

Specializes in operations management, technology implementation, and client service excellence in financial services.

Our Team Culture

The values and principles that guide our team's approach to investing and client service.

Integrity First

We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our dealings, ensuring transparency and trust in every relationship.

Disciplined Excellence

We combine rigorous research with disciplined execution to achieve consistent, superior results for our clients.

Collaborative Approach

Our team of experts works together, leveraging diverse perspectives to develop comprehensive investment solutions.

Connect With Our Leadership

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