Capital for a Better TomorrowTM
Our mission is to preserve wealth and generate income for our investors by providing loans with speed and certainty of execution to help entrepreneurs, investors, and communities thrive.
Preserving Wealth, Creating Growth for Investors
AVANA provides purpose-driven high-yield investment solutions in Private Credit, that supports local communities and create jobs across the USA.
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Our Businesses
Our performance shows our commitment to values-driven investing, delivering lasting impact through smart, sustainable financial solutions.
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Our Values and Social Mission
For 23+ years, we’ve coupled our social mission – to create jobs and make a sustained positive impact on the economy – with a commitment to stewardship of our investors’ capital. We know that by providing consistent returns we can continue to deploy that capital and multiply the impact we have on the communities around us.
WE PROTECT WEALTH
Our team combines industry expertise, diligent analytics, and consultation with independent experts to make prudent and responsible lending decisions with the primary focus of protecting the wealth of our investors.
WE CREATE GROWTH
Job creation has always been the driving force behind what we do at AVANA Capital. We carefully evaluate the positive impact each project has on the community.
WE PARTNER
We treat our borrowers as partners and we strive to do all that we can to enable their success. To us at AVANA, their success is our success.
WE ENABLE CHANGE
We believe that innovative power generation is essential for a sustainable future, and we are committed to providing the capital needed to drive this transformation.
AVANA – A preferred Partner for Investors
AVANA has successfully built lasting relationships with investors, be it leading global institutional investors or family offices, accredited retail investors or Credit Unions
Tailored Investment Solutions
We tailor investment solutions to perfectly match our partner's needs.
Niche Specialization
We understand the unique features of hospitality funding, in order to take advantage of possibilities for higher yields.
Diversification
Private Credit investment in niche CRE sector has low correlation with most other asset classes.
Credit Discipline & Risk Control
We follow a rigorous underwriting process that ensures a low delinquency rate (<1%).
Social Impact
Invest in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) that not only grows your wealth, but also helps communities grow and generates job opportunities.
Trusted Partner
We take pride in earning the trust of global institutional leaders such as Oaktree and IHG through long-term partnerships.
“The AVANA team’s unparalleled expertise and reputation in the CRE lending industry aligns with our focus on risk control in private credit investments.”
Resources
A Few Live Projects to Participate In:
Retail Center in Jackson Deal
Loan Purpose:
Acquisition
Loan Type:
Retail
Loan Amount:
$6,734,000
9-Story Office Building
Loan Purpose:
Acquisition
Loan Type:
Office
Loan Amount:
$14,200,000
65-Unit Hotel Deal
Loan Purpose:
Refinance
Loan Type:
Hotel
Loan Amount:
$18,800,000
Energy Storage Project in NY
Loan Purpose:
Construction
Loan Type:
Renewable Energy
Loan Amount:
$5,408,361
Our Team
About Sanat Patel
As Chief Lending Officer at AVANA Companies and Chair of the Board at AVANA Bank, Sanat Patel brings more than three decades of experience in financial services, private credit and commercial banking, with a proven track record in loan structuring, risk management, and balance sheet growth. Sanat has led strategic initiatives that connect institutional capital with entrepreneurial ambition, supporting the growth of businesses, and owners engaged in commercial real estate across the U.S. He has built and scaled lending platforms in partnership with banks and credit unions, developing tailored financial solutions that drive job creation and foster inclusive economic development.
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About Cathy Ellsworth
Cathy Ellsworth is the Executive Vice President of Investor Relations for AVANA Companies, a private credit/CRE investment manager with approximately $1B in assets. At AVANA, she is responsible for the firm’s fundraising efforts in the United States, working with both retail and institutional investors, including family offices, endowments, foundations, RIA firms, pension funds, insurance companies and investment consultants.