Axel de Chevron Villette
Investment Banking and Real Estate Investment in Sarasota, FL
Axel de Chevron Villette is a French-born entrepreneur who founded Clever Rental LLC, a well-established real estate investment and management firm in Sarasota, Florida. He has built a diverse portfolio of real estate properties and has worked on the renovation of several historic buildings in both France and Florida.
Before transitioning into real estate in 2014, Axel enjoyed a highly successful career spanning nearly 15 years with some of the world’s most respected financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Barclays Capital. His expertise lies in economics, quantitative finance, and advanced mathematics.
Axel was raised in France and is fluent in French, English, and Spanish. He has lived in London for 12 years, Tokyo for one year, and Sarasota for over a decade, which has shaped his international perspective.
Axel founded Clever Rental LLC to provide affordable, high-quality housing for low—and middle-income families. His business approach emphasizes long-term value creation, responsible property management, and sustainable growth.
Under his leadership, Clever Rental LLC has successfully navigated various economic cycles, making strategic investments and converting challenges into growth opportunities. Axel's business acumen has helped the company grow during uncertain economic times.
One notable project he worked on was the Rose Hill East Apartments, a historic property he owned in Venice, Florida. Built in 1925, the apartments were part of a historic district near downtown. Axel recognized the building's value and took on a renovation project to preserve its historical architecture while making it a modern and functional living space. His efforts were covered in The Herald Tribune.
Axel’s investment banking career focused on exotic interest rate derivatives, where he managed risk and capitalized on market opportunities. Throughout his tenure at Goldman Sachs, Barclays Capital, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, he helped generate significant profits, working with various complex financial products.
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