Our Team

  • Joshua Miguel Jongewaard - Founder and Chief Executive Officer

    Twenty-five (25) years of investment and asset management experience in North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia with large investment companies such as Cargill Inc (Global Food Corporation), Symbiotics Group (social impact fund), and MicroVest Capital Management (social impact fund).

    Significant experience in microfinance and SME financing including factoring and leasing, agricultural value chain financing, affordable housing, innovative technology, clean water, renewable energy, and health services. Joshua also has a strong background in restructuring and refinancing troubled loans.

    Joshua is from the US and has worked directly in Singapore (2 years), England (1 year), Mexico (2 years), and Colombia (8 years). He is fluent in both English (native) and Spanish.

  • Keyla Patricia Torres Chavarria - Director of Investments

    Master in business management and Agro-industrial Engineer from Universidad Nacional UNI RUACS. Over 12 years of experience in the field of agribusiness, accounting and finance, investment analysis, due diligence and monitoring in Latin America, presentation of investment proposals in the agricultural and micro-finance sectors.

    Adivsory services in accounting systems, cash flow preparation, strategic plan, financial projections, accounting booking for agro-exporters, cooepratives, private companies and microfinance institutions.

    Fluent in both Spanish (native) and English.

  • Lina Maria Camacho Orozco - Investment Manager

    Industrial Engineer with a Master's Degree in Economics focused on corporate finance from the Universidad de los Andes. More than sixteen (16) years experience in investment banking, financial expertise, asset management experience and asset investment experience (micro-finance, triple bottom line companies, agriculture, education among others).

    More than ten (10) years experience managing finance and accounting areas as well as creation of new businesses. Independent consultant in business models, investment projects, business valuation, process reengineering, advice on personal finances and strategic planning processes, in addition to preparing and structuring fairness opinion reports and participating in court processes, arbitration and friendly composition.

    Fluent in both Spanish (native) and English, intermediate level French.

  • Lorena Marcely Rosa Rodriguez - Investment Manager

    Seven (7) years of experience in agribusiness, organizational performance management, research, finance, and investment analysis fields.

    Lorena performs financial and social impact analysis in the agri-food and finance industries including due diligence reviews, country risk analysis, and market intelligence. She also presents investment proposals to investment committees.

    Lorena is fluent in both Spanish (native) and English.

  • Verónica Zamora - Investment Manager

    Business Administration, Msc. Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez in Chile

    Business Administrator with nineteen (19) years of experience in the financial Industry, specifically in financial inclusion, capital markets and impact investments in the Latin American and Carribean (LAC) region. Extensive knowledge and experience in structured finance in emerging markets, coupled with an extensive network in the finance and capital markets industry in LAC.

    Veronica is fluent in both Spanish (native) and English.

  • Julio David Castellanos - Investment Manager

    Thirty (30) years of working experience in development finance institutions and private sector organizations in Central America, serving as a member of the Board, CEO and International Consultant.

    Areas of expertise include impact investment, development economics, inclusive finance, strategic planning, corporate governance and project evaluation.

    Julio is fluent in both Spanish (native) and English.

  • Federico Casablanca - Relationship Manager

    Over six (6) years of experience in Finance and Investment. Expertise in crafting and analyzing predictive financial models to optimize strategic decision-making.

    Strong understanding of corporate finance and investment valuation, leveraging financial statements and cash flow analyses to assess risks and drive performance improvement.

    Proficient in ERP systems and advanced data analytics tools, streamlining workflows and maximizing efficiency.

    Federico is fluent in Italian (native), English, and Spanish.

  • Caren Yulieth Espinoza Castillo - Accounting Manager

    Degree in Public Accounting and Finance, with thirteen (13) years of experience in accounting and project management, finance, and administrative financial advice.

    Caren is an expert in accounting package systems, reports, physical inventories, financial statements, records accounting, and monthly and annual fiscal closings.

    She worked as General Accountant at EOS International Nicaragua for two (2) years, and as Project Fund Accountant at FUNICA for more than five (5) years.

    Caren is fluent in Spanish (Native).