Growth-focused European private equity firm Jolt Capital has named Dr Tara Akhavan as Value Creation Partner, effective 1 May, 2026. Based in Montreal, Akhavan will join Jolt’s newly formed value creation team to enhance portfolio company performance and support international growth initiatives.
Akhavan is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur, with experience scaling startups, scale-ups, and large corporations. She has led the launch of over 30 products across consumer electronics, automotive, and health technology, holds a PhD in Computer Science and AI, and is the inventor of more than 50 patents.
At Jolt, she will work closely with portfolio executives to define growth strategies, accelerate go-to-market plans, and strengthen the firm’s operational support approach. Jean Schmitt, President and Managing Partner at Jolt, highlighted Akhavan’s deep technical expertise and entrepreneurial experience as key assets for driving portfolio growth.
Akhavan added that she was “excited to support the growth of Jolt’s portfolio and global presence,” noting her background in deeptech, medtech, and M&A as a natural fit for the role.
