Quick Bio:

• 10+ years of experience across private equity, operations, and entrepreneurship


• Private Equity Analyst at Black Lake Capital, working directly with a Managing Partner from McKinsey, AEA Investors, and H.I.G. Capital
  • Supported full deal lifecycle: seller communication, market research, diligence, investor/lender materials, data room management, and financial modeling (LBO, expansion, convertible mezzanine)
  • Played a key role in structuring LOIs with $50M+ companies and collaborating with lenders and investment banks on financing


• Led the full buildout of SRC’s deal origination strategy, including:
  • Creating SRC's first-ever intermediary & proprietary sourcing pipelines and tailored CRM system
  • Outreach infrastructure and marketing engine
  • Identified key target industries and developed the firm’s strategic expansion plan


• Former UPS operations leader:
  • Managed logistics ops generating $40M+ in annual revenue
  • Added $5M in new revenue from service expansion
  • Led operational transformations that generated $72M+ in annual cost savings
  • Managed and retrained hundreds of employees directly and thousands indirectly


• Co-founder of two tech startups and the Georgetown Distressed Debt & Restructuring Club, which grew to 20+ paying members and 50+ LinkedIn community members in under 2 months


• Holds a BBA in Finance and Marketing (Cum Laude) from the University of Kentucky


• Pursuing a Master’s in Finance at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business


• Combining top-down strategy with bottom-up execution to drive a thesis-led, operator-first approach to value creation and scalable growth

Full Bio:
Christian Ibarra leads Clelia Capital with a decade of combined experience in private equity, operations, and entrepreneurship.

In private equity, Christian has played a critical role in driving strategic growth, most notably as the lead consultant for SRC’s deal origination overhaul. Tasked with addressing the firm’s challenges in securing its next fund due to a limited network of strategic partnerships, he built SRC’s first-ever sourcing pipeline, outreach infrastructure, and marketing engine from the ground up. He developed high-impact marketing materials, implemented a tailored CRM system, and identified key industries for strategic expansion. His contributions enabled SRC to systematically source and expand partnerships, ensuring long-term fund sustainability and continued growth.

Additionally, Christian supported investment evaluation at Black Lake Capital, a middle-market private equity firm led by a distinguished managing partner whose career spans McKinsey, AEA Investors, and H.I.G. Capital. At Black Lake, he helped model and assess several SaaS and tech-enabled services companies. His contributions spanned comprehensive diligence processes, advising on market research, growth opportunities, operational risks and challenges, and turnaround strategies. He also played a key role in LOI negotiations—partnering with the managing partner to structure deal financing directly with investment bankers and lenders. This hands-on experience further sharpened his thesis-driven approach to identifying value and scaling operational performance.

Beyond private equity, Christian has a strong background in operational leadership. While at UPS, he directly managed operations grossing over $40M, expanded services to generate $5M in new revenue, and spearheaded operational transformations that saved over $72M annually. He also managed, trained, and optimized hundreds of employees directly and thousands indirectly, establishing his site as the model for all U.S. operations.

Christian holds a BBA in Finance and Marketing (Cum Laude) from the University of Kentucky’s Gatton School of Business and is currently at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business for a Master‘s with a concentration in Finance.

Christian is a decisive leader and forward-thinking operator with a proven track record in financial and operational roles. He bridges high-level strategy with execution on the ground, bringing deep business acumen to every venture. His focus is clear: unlock value, scale efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes.