Maria Ester Zaha

Maria Ester Zaha is a Partner at Impacta VC, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Santiago, Chile. Working alongside General Partner David Alvo, she helps direct the firm's investment strategy, which was established in 2020 to support purpose-driven technology startups across the broader Latin American market. Her primary investment scope targets emerging companies operating within the EdTech, FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, and ClimateTech sectors. Zaha evaluates prospective portfolio additions based on their direct alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring that capital deployment generates measurable social and environmental outcomes. Beyond providing initial funding, she facilitates structured mentorship programs and strategic network access for regional founders navigating the early stages of enterprise growth. Her current focus remains centered on scaling the Latin American impact investing ecosystem by backing sustainable ventures that address critical regional challenges.