Maelis Carraro

Managing Partner, Catalyst Fund

Maelis Carraro is a Managing Partner at Catalyst Fund. She has over 10 years of experience working alongside fintech startups, development finance institutions, microfinance banks, and impact investors to pioneer tech and data-enabled solutions that benefit underserved communities in emerging markets.

She runs Catalyst Fund and its team and is deeply committed to accelerating early-stage inclusive fintech ventures in emerging markets. To date, she has helped 31 startups across Latin America, Africa, and Asia create innovative, affordable, and relevant financial solutions for underserved populations, designing tailored venture-building projects that meet startups’ needs.