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. 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: OpenCo, KLYM, Board Observer:Klar, ProducePay, Creditas, Demica, ProducePay, + more
Investor Type: DFI
Preferred Sector(s): Fintech, Embedded Finance
Preferred Stage(s): Series B+
Preferred Geo(s): Latin America and Emerging Markets
Sample Companies: ProducePay, eFactor, Konfio, Klar, Omni/KLYM, RecargaPay, Contabilizei, SolFacil, Pier, Demica, Bold, ScannTech
LAVCA Honors
Top Women Investors in Latin America 2023, 2024