Erlinda Arriola

Senior Investment Associate

Erlinda is a Senior Investment Associate at JLL Spark, where she will source and invest in early stage global proptech startups. Prior to joining JLL Spark, Erlinda served as a Director at Fitch Ventures where she backed capital markets startups focused on institutional credit, climate, AI, cybersecurity, and risk intelligence and VP – Corporate Development and Strategic Investments at Synchrony and GE Capital where she completed acquisitions, minority investments, divestitures, and joint ventures in payments and e-commerce startups. She was also a Scout at HearstLab, a Hearst Corporation venture fund investing in women-led startups in US, Europe, Japan, and Middle East.

Erlinda holds an MBA with specialization in Asset Management from Yale School of Management.


Location

New York City, New York

Favorite building

Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet

Hobbies

Hiking, golf, and exploring European Christmas Markets.

Latest posts

  • The construction tech revolution – Building a sustainable future

    Recent challenges in our industry have only accelerated the need for innovation, particularly in construction technology. With tighter margins, a push for greater efficiency, and an increasing focus on sustainability, we’re witnessing a surge in adoption of new solutions that promise to reshape how we build and renovate.

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  • JLL Spark Global Ventures: Pioneering the future of real estate through innovation 

    Technological advancements are transforming industries at an unprecedented rate, and the real estate sector stands to benefit tremendously from this revolution.

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  • JLL Spark’s CVC series, part 3: What sets us apart

    JLL Spark Global Ventures stands out for our unique approach to investing in PropTech and built world technology. With a strong focus on commercial real estate, we strive to make a profound impact on the future of the built world.

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  • The future of company culture

    Fostering a successful remote or hybrid company culture is a challenging yet rewarding task. For this to be successful, technology and programs are required to support a positive and productive work environment.

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  • Trending now in CRE: Sustainability

    Since real estate is responsible for nearly 40% of global CO2 emissions, it’s no surprise that the built world is focused on sustainability and climate action.

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