Carla Avila

Founder and Managing Partner at Electa Capital Partners

Speaker

Electa/Capitalaxon connects sophisticated investors with unique, sector-specific investment opportunities, focusing on driving growth and delivering superior returns. Carla Avila is a dynamic entrepreneur and strategic finance executive with extensive international experience in driving growth for firms. Known for exceeding sales goals, building global networks, and raising over $10 billion in capital, she has led client-focused teams at top-tier organizations, including Baron Capital, JPMorgan, and her own advisory firm.

Passionate about alternative investments, portfolio construction, risk management, and strategies that deliver consistent absolute returns, Carla brings governance expertise to family office and investment committee boards. She supports them in navigating strategic decisions, succession planning, and aligning investment strategies with long-term objectives. Her experience with family-owned businesses, corporations, and institutional investors positions her as a valuable connector for growth.

Inspired by financial innovation, private markets, and impact investing in renewable energy, infrastructure, and education, Carla advises the MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy, a financial services marketing agency, a leading fintech credit fund (HCG), and non-profit organizations.