Freddy Fachler leads “seed Powered by EY Central America”, an interdisciplinary service line of Ernst & Young Central America specialized in emerging and innovative niche markets, including venture capital, startups, and impact investing. Freddy is also a Venture Partner of Carao Ventures, a regional early-stage venture capital firm with a portfolio of investments in startups in Latin America.

Prior to joining EY Central America, Freddy was a Partner in a leading Central America law firm where he practiced law for more than 25 years, focused in the areas of corporate law, banking and financial, real estate and complex transactions.

Freddy is a law graduate from the University of Costa Rica; has a Master of Laws (LL.M.)from Harvard Law School; is fluent in Spanish, English and Hebrew and sits on the board of several companies and private organizations. 

“I have always been a firm believer in the idea that one has to think globally and act locally. If we want to change the country and, for that matter the world, what better opportunity than joining an organization like Amigos, that connects individuals and organizations with specific projects and causes in my own country?”