Francisco Vargas Almeida

Francisco Vargas Almeida currently holds the position of Principal at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan's Teachers' Venture Growth since September 2022, previously serving as an Investment Associate in the same division. Additionally, Francisco is a Board Observer at Instagrid, which specializes in providing instant power solutions. Prior experience includes roles at Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank from July 2019 to August 2022, encompassing positions as Investment Banking Associate and Analyst in TMT Coverage and UK Equity Capital Markets. Francisco has also completed internships at Barclays Investment Bank, Løvinne Energy, and Actuaria Consultores Cía. Ltda., along with an accounting internship at Hotel Quito. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in International Management from CEMS and Esade, and a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Universidad San Francisco de Quito, along with various international study experiences.