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Roberto Arbe

CFO at EQUIP

Peru

Overview 

Roberto Arbe is currently serving as the CFO at Equip, leveraging his extensive experience as a strategic finance lead at Clara and an investment associate at AVP Ventures. With a background in product management and finance, he specializes in advising startups and has a strong focus on investments in sectors such as TransportationTech, Marketplaces, and SaaS in Latin America.

Work Experience 

  • Chief Financial Officer

    2023 - Current

    Construction materials digital distributor startup in LatAm - Led cross-functional teams to align financial and operational strategies, driving growth and optimizing performance. - Partnered with the CEO on fundraising efforts, securing investments from venture capital funds. - Supervised growth initiatives across departments with C-levels, enhancing scalability and cost efficiency to support long-term strategic goals.

  • Product Lead

    2023 - 2023

    - Led the development of Clara's new banking unit business plan, aligning product roadmap and tech execution across teams. - Managed leadership team and external stakeholders' engagement to ensure the product met strategic objectives and timelines.

  • Strategic Finance Lead

    2021 - 2023

    Clara is the leading spend management platform for companies in Latin America: - Contributed to the $60M Series B round and $150M debt facility, collaborating with global teams and investors throughout the processes. - Collaborated with marketing, sales, and country heads to optimize financial strategies, driving growth and profitability improvements. -Helped shape Clara’s M&A strategy, identifying potential acquisition targets and assessing key opportunities in Mexico and Brazil.

  • Investment Associate

    2021 - 2021

  • Investment Analyst

    2019 - 2021

    Seed stage venture capital fund based in Peru investing across Spanish-speaking Latin America

  • FP&A Intern

    2018 - 2019

    Premier distributor of mining, construction, and agriculture equipment.

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