Leila has 20+ years of experience in financial services and technology investments. She heads IFC’s FinTech investments in Latin America and also leads specific verticals globally including TradeTech and Lending and global venture debt strategy. Prior to IFC she worked at Bank of America in financial lending and structured finance products, and the World Bank Group in financial sector development of emerging markets. Leila also had a previous career in programming and technology development that contributes to her enthusiasm for digital finance and fintech innovation.

Investor Profile

Based In: Washington D.C., United States

Board Positions: Board Member: Bold, Klar, OpenCo; Board Observer: Neon, ProducePay, Creditas, Pier

Investor Type: DFI

Preferred Sector(s): Fintech, Embedded and Vertical Finance

Preferred Stage(s): Series B+

Preferred Geo(s): Latin America and Emerging Markets

Sample Companies: Neon, Kanastra, Bold, ProducePay, eFactor, Konfio, Klar, RecargaPay, OpenCo, SolFacil, Pier

LAVCA Honors

Top Women Investors in Latin America 2023, 2024, 2025