Mike Packer serves as QED's Head of LatAm, positioning the firm as a fintech specialist in Latin America rather than a generalist global investor, and acts as a bridge between US capital and local founders by translating how top-tier global funds think about risk and returns to the realities of building in Brazil, Mexico, and broader LatAm. He brings a Capital One operator background in credit and data-driven consumer finance to his investment approach, with deep conviction in AI-driven financial services platforms that can underwrite risk and personalize financial products at scale, while frequently serving as a market educator who breaks down unit economics and regulatory realities for the LatAm fintech ecosystem.

• Strong conviction in the Latin American fintech ecosystem. He consistently highlights the region as a core focus for deployment, celebrating specific funding rounds in places like Mexico and explicitly stating that his firm remains long on the region despite broader market conditions.
• Focus on operational efficiency and execution speed. He appreciates founders who prioritize building sustainable businesses over chasing immediate exits, noting that companies should focus on execution rather than just waiting for the IPO window to open.
• Bullish outlook on the long-term growth of financial technology. He frequently cites reports projecting massive revenue increases for the sector over the coming decade and shares enthusiasm for major infrastructure developments, such as stablecoin integration by industry giants like Stripe.
• Appreciation for the regulatory and technical nuances of banking. He views regulation as a critical factor for the market to internalize and engages with technical discussions regarding asset liability management within the financial system.