Meet Our Team

Co-Founder & CFO

Gerardo Grajales is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of management experience in leading complex negotiations, business integrations, startups, and value creation. His expertise extends to talent development, IPOs, and NYSE listings. Gerardo has successfully navigated transactions exceeding $37 billion in negotiations and capital markets, demonstrating his exceptional strategic and financial acumen.

Co-Founder & Regulatory and Compliance Advisor

Martha Susana Mantilla is a senior professional with 30 years of experience in regulatory, legal, and compliance matters. She excels in managing complex projects and leading global teams, with a track record of structuring legal frameworks to support business growth. Susana specializes in regulatory affairs, M&A, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. Fluent in Spanish, French, and English.

Chief Growth Officer
I build strategic partnerships and investor relationships that foster growth in private equity, hospitality, and cultural initiatives. As Chief Growth Officer at Manhattan Funds, I focus on business development, working with founders preparing for fundraising, investors seeking strategic opportunities, and business owners ready to expand. My goal is to structure funds that enable ongoing growth and successful capital raising.

Advisor of the Board

Kunal Sood is an advisor on the board of Manhattan Funds, with a background that spans from working in Mumbai's slums alongside Harvard to leading movements with the United Nations. He connects leaders, innovators, and artists to create meaningful impact, driven by a mission to positively affect a billion lives and promote a just, sustainable world.

As an impact entrepreneur and strategist, Kunal champions initiatives like #WeTheFuture and #WeThePlanet, emphasizing that our biggest challenges arise from a leadership crisis. He believes in cultivating inner strength and courage to transform individual and collective potential, serving a greater purpose for humanity.