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American Capital Partners & Hawkeye Systems.

Martin's current platforms — one example of a broader career dedicated to helping organizations create long-term value.

American Capital Partners

The flagship advisory platform.

American Capital Partners helps businesses solve their hardest capital and growth problems.

The firm helps companies raise capital, secure private investment, structure financing, execute acquisitions, increase valuation, develop long-term strategic growth plans, and prepare for institutional investment.

American Capital Partners, Inc. is a private investment firm co-founded by Martin Sumichrast focused on building and growing American businesses. The firm provides capital, strategic advisory, and operational support to private companies seeking to scale, execute acquisitions, or access public markets. With decades of experience in equity capital markets, merchant banking, and private equity, American Capital Partners serves founders, management teams, and investors who are navigating complex growth or transition decisions.

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Hawkeye Systems

Chairman.

Martin currently serves as Chairman of Hawkeye Systems, helping guide its transformation into a modern merchant banking, private equity, and strategic advisory platform.

His work there includes strengthening the leadership team, supporting a strengthened balance sheet, expanding merchant banking initiatives, supporting strategic acquisitions, and building relationships with institutional investors — while evaluating opportunities across financial technology, blockchain infrastructure, digital assets, tokenization, stablecoin payments, and emerging technologies.

Hawkeye Systems, Inc. (OTC: HWKE) is transforming into a private equity and merchant banking platform with an initial focus on crypto, blockchain technology, and cybersecurity, and plans to expand into other high-growth verticals in financial services and advanced technology. Martin was appointed Chairman of the Board in May 2026, bringing his 35+ years of capital markets and public company experience to guide the company's strategic direction and growth.

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