In this feature celebrating Enterprising Women of the Year, we shine a spotlight on Ángela Álvarez, Founder and CEO of Aglaia Capital.
Aglaia Capital was founded with a bold vision to revolutionize traditional corporate finance and to innovate transactional technology within the financial industry, particularly through blockchain.
Under Ángela Álvarez’s exceptional leadership, Aglaia Capital has seen remarkable growth and evolution. She is widely regarded as one of the most promising and influential figures in the industry, known for her strong leadership and unmatched expertise.
Ángela is not only a true leader and entrepreneur but also an inspiration for budding entrepreneurs.
What inspired you to establish the company?
Ángela’s inspiration for founding Aglaia Capital stemmed from a profound belief in addressing industry challenges and her own professional journey. Driven by a desire to create meaningful impact and contribute to a better world, she set out to establish a company that would imprint a vision and personalized approach onto the industries she had worked in.
Her vision involved combining the rigor and expertise of investment banking with cutting-edge technologies like blockchain. Ángela aimed to develop a blockchain platform to streamline and scale the process of funding and investment, while infusing a dynamic and customized approach into traditional deals.
Furthermore, Aglaia Capital and its team sought to make a positive global impact by conducting business guided by values such as innovation, sustainability, integrity, diversity, and social impact. Ángela was committed to instilling a fair code of ethics and transparency into the company’s operations, ensuring a balanced and trustworthy approach to business dealings.
Throughout her professional and personal journey, Ángela has embraced serendipity, passion, and vision, along with paradoxical thinking. She acknowledges the influence of individuals she has encountered along the way, who have played a role in shaping her trajectory to where she stands today.
Ángela Álvarez
What does Aglaia Capital offer, and how does the company stand out?
Aglaia Capital provides distinctive services in two primary areas. Firstly, the firm specializes in advisory Corporate Finance, M&A, and Private Equity, focusing on niche funds and investors, off-market deals, primarily within Spain and Europe, and selectively in other regions. Their expertise lies in financing structures for Real Estate and Corporates, as well as off-market transactions involving hotels, Real Estate, and Distressed Assets. These services are tailored to adapt to changing market conditions and are characterized by personalized, independent advice with a deep understanding of investor ecosystems and financing options.
Secondly, Aglaia Capital focuses on Fintech, Blockchain, and Digital Assets, offering advisory services on token generating events and managing the operational cycle of digital assets. They are about to launch their Permissioned Platform for tokenization, known as the Aglaia Capital DeFi Platform, which integrates seamlessly with the digitalization of securities on the Ethereum Blockchain. This platform represents the evolution of traditional Corporate Finance and private capital markets combined with blockchain technology to address industry challenges effectively.
The Team
The team at Aglaia Capital takes pride in their unwavering focus on technology while maintaining a strong sense of humanity and integrity. Ángela emphasizes the importance of diversity as a competitive advantage in today’s complex world, believing in nurturing the unique abilities and traits of each team member to contribute to the collective success. Furthermore, she advocates for adherence to government codes based on consensus and best practices.
Innovation and creativity are fundamental values at Aglaia Capital, serving as the driving force behind its ongoing growth and development. Given the nature of Corporate Finance deals, particularly those involving digital assets and Token generating events projects, a healthy dose of innovation and creativity is essential for every member of the team.
The CEO of Aglaia Capital
The CEO of Aglaia Capital, Ángela Álvarez, is renowned for her extensive professional background, having held executive positions and chaired boards in prominent global banks and entities. Her expertise spans Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Investment Banking, with a primary focus on sectors such as Financial, Real Estate, Hotels, Restructuring, and Alternative Financing. Álvarez’s early interest in Fintech Blockchain led her to recognize its potential in addressing industry challenges.
Founding Aglaia Capital allowed Ángela Álvarez to manifest her vision and merge traditional Corporate Finance with Blockchain technology. Additionally, she established the Aglaia Capital DeFi Platform, a Permissioned Blockchain Platform deployed on Ethereum Blockchain. This platform emphasizes tokenization of securities and digital assets, offering a new generation of Corporate Finance, Alternative Investments, and Private Capital Markets. Further expanding her business endeavors, Álvarez established an affiliate company, a Private Office, and a Corporate Finance boutique in London.
Ángela Álvarez is actively engaged in Economic Forums and the international M&A, Fintech, and Blockchain communities. She is passionate about decentralized technologies and cooperative business models, recognized as a Top Fintech Influencer, Top Women Leader, Top CEO, and Elite innovator. Both Álvarez and her company have been honored with various innovation and excellence awards since their inception.
Ángela Álvarez’s guiding principle is encapsulated in the quote: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
