Joaquin Malolos co-founded Sterling Pacific after nine years in finance and five years lending to SMEs across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Working on both sides of the table — as institutional capital and as a direct lender — he saw the same pattern repeatedly: creditworthy borrowers, willing lenders, and no capital to bridge them.
Sterling Pacific exists to close that gap — not just through fintech disruption, but through patient consolidation of the lenders who already know their markets.
9 years in finance with 5+ in lending. Experienced in M&A, private credit, and SME financing across Europe and Southeast Asia.
Experienced chief executive, board director, and expert in financial services and business turnarounds across Southeast Asia.
French-educated finance professional with experience in M&A and debt transactions across Europe and Asia.
Multi-business operator with Philippines consolidation experience
Global VC partner specializing in fintech platforms