Hector Shibata is an experienced investment professional specializing in Venture Capital (VC), Private Equity (PE), and Corporate Investment Banking. He currently leads the Global Digital Finance practice at IFC, based in Washington, focusing on financing fintechs, tech-enable companies and funds in emerging markets worldwide. His work includes mezzanine finance and venture debt, with a strong emphasis on financial inclusion and health, gender equality, climate change, and the food supply chain.