About Chessboard Capital

Strategic thinking, several moves ahead

Our Story

At Chessboard Capital, we believe growth requires strategic thinking—seeing opportunities several moves ahead. As a specialized lender focused on construction and renovation financing with a dedicated capital markets arm, we're not just another financial institution.

We're investors who became lenders.

Leadership That Understands Your Business

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Kyle Chuang

Managing Principal

Led by managing principal Kyle Chuang, our team brings over 20 years of hands-on capital markets and real estate investment experience to every transaction. Kyle offers institutional credibility paired with entrepreneurial agility, combining the best of both worlds to deliver capital solutions that truly work for growing businesses.

This deep industry knowledge means we understand the challenges builders face—because we've faced them ourselves. We know when speed matters, when flexibility makes the difference, and when traditional lenders miss the opportunity.

Experience & Expertise

  • B.A. in Economics from University of California, Berkeley
  • Minor in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business
  • Alumnus of Tsai Hsing Private School, Taipei
  • Active member of Urban Land Institute (ULI)
  • Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Designee
  • Member of Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association (BREAA)

Our Mission

To accelerate the growth of expanding builders and investors by providing strategic capital solutions that think as far ahead as you do.

Why Chessboard?

Just as chess masters think multiple moves ahead, we structure capital solutions with your long-term strategy in mind. Every decision is calculated, every move deliberate. We see the entire board—market conditions, timing, opportunity—and position our capital to help you win.

Your next move is our next move.

Ready to Make Your Next Move?

Let's discuss how strategic capital can accelerate your growth.

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