Elisa Alvares has 25+years experience in finance, of which 20 years focused on the Media & Entertainment sector. Originally a corporate finance lawyer (Clifford Chance, UK), Elisa moved into investment banking (Dresdner Bank) and then on to asset management (Taurus Finance Group) and commercial banking (BANK LEUMI), prior to founding JACARANDA. As a Principal to Jacaranda, Elisa advises VC Funds and Family Offices and has originated and structured over $250m worth of Entertainment finance deals with US major studios and indies in North America, Europe and Latin America.