Accial Capital

CEO of Accial Capital, cited as the author explaining the meaning behind the Accial Capital name.

Software architect and senior developer with 15+ years of experience designing software and data solutions. Co-founded ARSI, a data and technology platform for emerging market enterprises, where he led business strategy and product development.

Investment professional with more than 20 years of experience in credit and alternative investments. Previously a Managing Director at Ares Management overseeing a $2 billion private credit portfolio, and held leadership roles in underwriting and portfolio management.

Actuary with experience in product, risk, and data science roles across fintech, insurtech, and financial services companies in Latin America. Previously served as Chief Product & Risk Officer at Flevo, an education fintech.

Investment professional specializing in financial inclusion across emerging markets. Previously worked with impact funds in Africa and conducted fintech and gender research at Accion Center for Financial Inclusion.

Arjuna Costa is a co-founder and Managing Partner at Flourish Ventures, which grew out of the Omidyar Network where he joined in 2010 to develop its technology-for-financial-inclusion work. He began his career as an investment banker in the early 1990s before moving into microfinance, bank restructuring under World Bank and IMF structural adjustment programs, and a bank turnaround fund. At Flourish he focuses on fintech and financial health investing across emerging markets including Latin America, Southeast Asia, India, and Africa.

Financial advisor with nearly 30 years at the International Finance Corporation. Currently manages Grovepike Associates, a financial advisory firm serving multilaterals and corporations in impact investment, climate finance, infrastructure, and fintech.

Full-stack senior developer with 13+ years of experience in software and data solutions design and development. Co-founded ARSI and previously oversaw software development projects across Latin America as a senior developer at Magnus ERP.

Investment professional with over 30 years in fixed income portfolio management, private debt, and impact investing. Served as Chief Investment Officer of Accial until January 2025 and previously led private debt and emerging market debt management at major financial institutions.

Investment analyst with experience in the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem. Previously led business development at ICS, an embedded lending startup, and worked as a strategy consultant focused on financial services at Deloitte Consulting.

Data infrastructure leader with 10+ years of experience building and managing data platforms and products. Previously led data aggregation and analytics projects at startups across the MENA region.

Data engineer with 3+ years of experience in Python and data solutions, focused on ETL pipeline development for Southeast Asian borrowers. Previously worked as a machine learning engineer at a Singapore-based big data and IoT company.

Finance professional with over 6 years of experience spanning banking and multiple industries including airport services, education, agroindustry, and real estate. Specializes in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial modeling.

Systems engineer with over 15 years in technical and data roles. Previously worked as a Data Engineer at Entrepreneurial Finance Lab in Peru.

Legal professional with over 10 years of experience in law and transactions across Colombia and New York. Worked in M&A, banking, and finance divisions at leading law firms and Colombia's largest merchant bank.

Business strategist focused on scaling enterprises in emerging markets. Brings experience from incubators, accelerators, venture capital, and startup operating roles, with expertise in capital raising, competitive analysis, and strategic initiative management.

Managing Member of Davis Capital Partners, a multi-billion-dollar family office focused on financial services investments. Previously managed an investment fund specializing in financial services that achieved strong returns before transitioning to family office structure.

Actuary with 5 years of banking industry experience and an ongoing master's degree in data science. Evaluates potential portfolio companies and analyzes credit facility performance.

Financial administrator specializing in innovation with experience across business consulting, development management, and project direction. Previously worked with private investors, startups, fintechs, and enterprises on innovation initiatives.

Legal professional with over 10 years of experience in transactions and law across emerging markets. Worked on M&A, corporate, and structured finance at international and boutique law firms in Mexico, with expertise in facility agreements and collateral packages.

Investment analyst covering the Latin American startup ecosystem. Previously managed investment strategy at Kampachi Farms, an aquaculture startup, and served as an analyst in macroeconomic strategy development at Vector Casa de Bolsa.

Fund board director with extensive fiduciary, compliance, and risk oversight experience. Previously served as Head of Hedge Fund Group and Global Head of Alternatives Distribution at BlackRock, leading distribution of alternative products globally.

Finance and operations professional with over 13 years in fund administration, accounting, and client services across private and public markets. Previously led fund management engagements at Opus Fund Services and held roles at major financial institutions including State Street and BNY Mellon.

Investor and advisor with 30 years of financial services experience. Founded Pumori Capital in 2014 and previously served as senior executive at Credit Suisse managing global businesses. Currently advises growth-stage companies and serves on investment committees for various funds.