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Oriol Rius

Investor

Venture Partner at Alaya Capital

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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Jared HechtunlockedOriol: together at Columbia University (2005–2006)
Oriol: together at Columbia University
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Oriol: together at BBVA New York

About

Oriol Rius is Chief Executive Officer at Microwd Inversiones and brings over 20 years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, and corporate finance across Latin America. He has worked with government institutions, asset managers, corporations, and high-net-worth families to develop financial solutions, with a focus on impact investing and sustainable finance.

Experience

  1. Microwd InversionesChief Executive Officercurrent2024 — present
  2. Microwd InversionesFinance & IR Committee Member2022 — 2023
  3. empatIAChief Financial Officercurrent2023 — present
  4. ALAYA CAPITALVenture Partnercurrent2021 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  5. Vista Alta Management Solutions Inc.Co-Founder2020 — 2023New York
  6. Santander Private Banking InternationalHead of Corporate Finance Solutions2016 — 2020Miami
  7. Santander Corporate & Investment BankingMD Corporate Finance - Santander Investment Securities Inc2013 — 2016New York City
  8. Banco SantanderManaging Director2009 — 2013Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area
  9. Merrill LynchDirector of Structured Clients Solutions for Latin America2005 — 2009New York City Metropolitan Area
  10. BBVA New YorkHead of Sales1999 — 2005
  11. BBVA New YorkInstitutional Sales1997 — 1999
  12. CaixaBankSales & Trading / Treasurer Caixabank1993 — 1997

Skills & more

Latin America3Strategic Planning3Management4Strategy10Derivatives71Structured Finance14Investment Banking48Corporate Finance43Trading11Portfolio Management35Equities37Cross-functional Team Leadership1
+12 moreSalesTreasuryStructured ProductsInvestmentsAsset ManagementCapital MarketsFinanceFixed IncomeHedgingBankingEquity DerivativesFX Options

Languages Catalan · English · French · Spanish

  • The Age of Sustainable Development, by Jeffrey Sachs — Columbia University
  • Series 24, 79 & 63 — FINRA

From Oriol's professional profile.

Colleagues at Alaya Capital

Bruno Pérez Celio
Venture Partner at Alaya Capital
Carlos Baradello
Investor at Alaya Capital
Claudio Barahona
Director at Alaya Capital
Eugenio Selle
Controller at Alaya Capital
Gabriel Allasia
Presidente at ADDventure
Giuliana Bonaparte
CFO at Alaya Capital
Josh Ferrufino
Venture Partner at Alaya Capital
Juan Griner
Director at Alaya Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Oriol Rius?
Oriol Rius is Chief Executive Officer at Microwd Inversiones and brings over 20 years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, and corporate finance across Latin America. He has worked with government institutions, asset managers, corporations, and high-net-worth families to develop financial solutions, with a focus on impact investing and sustainable finance.
Where does Oriol Rius work?
Oriol Rius is Venture Partner at Alaya Capital.
What check size does Oriol Rius write?
Oriol Rius typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Oriol Rius go to school?
Oriol Rius studied at Columbia University (Master, International and Public Affairs); Columbia | SIPA (Executive MPA, International Public Affairs); Universitat de Barcelona (Bachelor, Business School).

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