Decades of Experience, Dedicated to Founders

Juan Ignacio brings over 20 years of experience in investment banking and private equity, with key roles at Merrill Lynch and Portobello Capital. He has successfully executed more than 100 transactions, including high-profile deals such as the billion-dollar sale of Maxam to Advent and the IPO of Técnicas Reunidas. As co-founder and CFO of Cabify, Juan Ignacio played a pivotal role in raising $500M in funding and scaling the company’s revenue from $1M to $800M annually. At L40°, he leads the firm's strategic direction and advises on complex, high-value transactions. He holds a Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering.

Manuel brings over 12 years of experience in M&A, strategic advisory, and international expansion. At Deloitte, he conducted multimillion-dollar valuations, and at Sareb, he contributed to the sale of €400M in real estate loan portfolios. He later advised financial institutions on restructuring and growth strategies at McKinsey and led DiDi’s expansion across Latin America, Europe, and Central Asia. At L40°, Manuel leverages his global expertise to help tech founders achieve successful M&A transactions. He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and an MBA from INSEAD.

Ignacio brings extensive experience in sell-side M&A, advising founders on transactions involving roll-ups, strategic buyers, and private equity funds across SaaS, e-commerce, and marketplaces. With a deep understanding of the tech sector, he has successfully closed numerous high-value transactions and is recognized for his expertise in navigating complex processes. Before joining L40°, Ignacio led fintech sales teams at Fuell (acquired by Factorial) and represented Spain at the Olympics during his decade-long career as a professional athlete. He holds an MBA from Garrigues and a Law & Business degree.

Carlos has over 7 years of experience in corporate banking and asset management, with a strong focus on digital businesses. At L40º, he has evaluated thousands of companies, providing critical analysis to support financing and acquisition transactions. Prior to L40º, he launched the Private Banking group at UnionBank of the Philippines, developing tailored financial solutions for high-net-worth clients. Carlos holds an International MBA from IE Business School and represents the Philippines as a national baseball athlete.

Ricardo is an Associate at L40° with a background in transaction advisory. Before joining the team, he worked at PwC Deals, where he rotated across various departments and gained hands-on experience throughout the deal lifecycle. He later specialized in valuations and financial modelling, advising on both buy-side and sell-side transactions across diverse sectors. Ricardo holds a dual degree in Law and Business from CUNEF.

Afonso is an Associate at L40° with a background in financial advisory and cross-border M&A. He started his career at BNP Paribas in the TMT M&A team and later joined the corporate development team at SAMY Alliance. His experience includes high-profile transactions such as FDJ’s €350M acquisition of Premier Lotteries Ireland and the €4 billion IPO of Lottomatica. Afonso holds a Master’s in Finance from ESADE and a BBA from Universidade Católica Portuguesa. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.