Jigsaw Aviation Ventures Takes Flight
Jeff Silverman partners with Odeon Securities to launch a specialised aviation finance and strategic advisory platform — and joins AFG Aviation Ireland as Global Head of Capital Markets and Financing.
Two Roles, One Vision
Jigsaw Aviation Ventures
A new platform connecting airlines, lessors, aircraft owners, and aviation investors with a broader range of institutional capital — built on 30+ years of alternative credit and leveraged finance expertise.
AFG Aviation Ireland
As Global Head of Capital Markets and Financing, Silverman will develop and execute financing solutions across AFG's international aircraft trading, leasing, and investment platform.
About AFG Aviation Ireland
Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG) is a leading aviation specialist offering bespoke aircraft trading, leasing, and financing solutions across all major aircraft markets worldwide. With teams spanning 18 cities across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas, and beyond, AFG structures sophisticated transactions from start to finish.
Commercial Aircraft
Tailor-made solutions for investors and operators across virtually all commercial aircraft markets in the world, including Airbus and Boeing narrowbody and widebody fleets.
Freighter Aircraft
A dedicated freighter practice launched in 2019, with deep access to prime cargo operators and strong expertise in the economics of cargo airlines globally.
Business Aviation
Decades of experience in corporate aircraft sale, acquisition, and trading — covering leading manufacturers including Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, Bombardier, and Embraer.
Visit afg.aero to learn more.
The Core Mission
"Jigsaw was created around a simple idea: aviation should have access to the same breadth of sophisticated capital available across the broader alternative credit markets."
— Jeff Silverman
Working with AFG, Silverman will originate, structure, and execute financing solutions involving commercial aircraft, freighter aircraft, and other aviation assets.
30+ Years of Capital Markets Expertise
Jeff Silverman spent three decades at the highest levels of leveraged finance and alternative credit before turning that expertise toward one of the world's most capital-intensive industries. The result is Jigsaw Aviation Ventures — built on the conviction that aviation deserves access to the same sophisticated capital markets tools long available to other asset classes.
Credit Suisse
Senior role specializing in leveraged finance and alternative credit markets, structuring complex debt solutions across a broad range of asset classes and credit strategies.
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette
Deep expertise in special situations and distressed debt, navigating complex credit environments and identifying value across the capital structure.
Société Générale
Leadership in institutional capital markets and structured finance, executing sophisticated financing transactions for major institutional clients globally.
Capital Commitments at Scale
Capital Arranged
Total capital commitments arranged across aviation transactions.
Funded
Approximately $250 million funded from those commitments.
Panels & Conferences
Aviation industry panels attended internationally.
Representative Transactions
$150M — European Cargo Airline Acquisition
Institutional financing supporting acquisition of a 49% interest in European Cargo Limited.
~$700M — U.S. Defense ISR Program
Financing for an Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance program utilizing Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft.
$250M — Boeing 737 MAX 8 PDPs
Pre-delivery payment financing mandate supporting a Boeing 737 MAX 8 order book.
Where the Market Is Heading
"Traditional aviation lenders remain essential, but there is a growing opportunity to broaden the capital base by bringing alternative credit providers, private capital firms and other institutional investors into transactions."
— Jeff Silverman
What Jigsaw & AFG Offer
Capital Raising
Connecting aviation assets with institutional and private capital sources.
Structured Finance
Innovative structures for commercial, freighter, and business aviation.
Strategic Advisory
Introducing new sponsors, investors, and financing participants to the global market.
Alternative Credit
Bringing non-traditional lenders into aviation alongside established financing sources.
Global Aviation Finance Presence
Through his work with Airline Economics and its global conference platform, Silverman has contributed to aviation finance discussions across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the United States — participating in more than 20 industry panels and conferences internationally.
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Connect with Jeff Silverman
Jigsaw Aviation Ventures and AFG are positioned at the intersection of traditional aviation finance and the next generation of institutional capital. Reach out to explore financing, advisory, or investment opportunities.
Jeffrey Silverman
CEO, Jigsaw Aviation Ventures
Global Head of Capital Markets & Financing, AFG Aviation Ireland
✉ jeff@jigsaviationventures.com
✉ jeffrey.silverman@afg.aero
📞 +1 917 370 3840 / +1 310 927 5109