Investors in Central America

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Carao Ventures

Carao Ventures, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San José, Costa Rica, is a leading venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments across various sectors, including software, healthcare, fintech, and artificial intelligence. The firm focuses on identifying promising startups in small- and medium-sized countries in Latin America, a region characterized by significant growth potential yet limited financial resources for emerging companies. Carao Ventures employs a distinctive investment strategy that integrates practices from early-stage venture capital, venture-building, and startup acceleration, providing value to both startups and investors interested in frontier markets. The firm also manages a prominent angel investor network, the Carao Ventures Investor Club, which includes over 40 members, predominantly from Central America and other regions, who are engaged in supporting high-potential ventures. Through its targeted approach, Carao Ventures aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the Latin American landscape.
Made 9 investments in Central America

Norfund

Norfund is an economic development agency based in Oslo, Norway, established in 1997. As an active and strategic minority investor, it provides equity, risk capital, and loans to support the growth of businesses in countries with limited access to capital, primarily focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as select regions in Southeast Asia and Central America. Norfund aims to foster sustainable business development in areas where the private sector is underdeveloped, by investing in small and medium-sized enterprises and other targeted sectors. The agency's approach is designed to create significant economic impact and promote long-term growth in these developing markets.
Made 3 investments in Central America

Wren House Infrastructure

Wren House, based in London, UK, was established in 2013 as an operationally independent UK limited company. Wren House is a captive global infrastructure investment manager, with a focus on delivering attractive risk-adjusted equity returns through a disciplined investment approach, a long-term responsible investment horizon and active asset management. With a flexible and commercial approach to investment, Wren House has a clear mandate and a long-term view without the need to exit. Wren House Infrastructure has a team of over 20 professionals and has invested approximately $4bn of private debt and equity capital. The Wren House portfolio includes investments in airports, ports, water, energy generation (conventional and renewables), distribution and transmission, and spans 12 countries and over 10,000 employees in the UK, Europe, Australia, Central and South America. Wren House is also active in midstream, digital infrastructure (including towers, fibre and cloud), healthcare and education infrastructure. Wren House is an affiliate of the Kuwait Investment Office ("KIO"). The KIO is the London office of the Kuwait Investment Authority. Wren House currently has a commitment of $5bn to fund investment. Wren House's other investments in the UK and Europe include Associated British Ports (ABP), London City Airport and Thames Water.
Made 1 investment in Central America

Fresh Del Monte Produce

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (Fresh Del Monte) is a holding company. The Company is a producer, marketer and distributor of fruit and vegetables, as well as a producer and distributor of prepared fruit and vegetables, juices, beverages and snacks in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The Company markets its products worldwide under the DEL MONTE brand. It sources its fresh produce products (bananas, pineapples, melons, tomatoes, grapes, apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries, citrus, avocados, blueberries and kiwi) primarily from Central and South America, Africa, the Philippines, North America and Europe. The Company sources its prepared food products primarily from Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Its products are sourced from company-owned operations, through joint venture arrangements and through supply contracts with independent producers. It distributes its products in North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America.
Made 1 investment in Central America

RBC

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates globally. It provides a wide array of services, including personal and commercial banking, credit cards, insurance, and wealth management. RBC serves various sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, technology, and retail, offering products like checking accounts, home equity financing, and investment solutions. Its Wealth Management segment caters to high net worth individuals and institutional clients, while the Insurance segment provides life, health, and business insurance services. RBC's Investor & Treasury Services offers asset and cash management solutions to institutional clients, and its Capital Markets segment specializes in corporate and investment banking, as well as trading services. Additionally, RBC Capital Partners, the firm's private equity and venture capital unit, focuses on investments across different stages and sectors, including technology and life sciences. Founded in 1864, RBC continues to enhance its services and strengthen its position as a leading financial institution.
Made 1 investment in Central America

Scotiabank Chile

Scotiabank Chile is a comprehensive financial institution headquartered in Santiago, Chile, originally established in 1944 as Banco Sud Americano. The bank provides a wide array of services, including retail banking, commercial and corporate banking, investment services, and wealth management. It caters to the diverse needs of individual customers as well as micro, small, and mid-sized enterprises. Additionally, Scotiabank Chile offers products such as credit facilities, savings accounts, mutual funds, insurance brokerage, and financial advisory services. The bank utilizes various distribution channels, including a call center, internet banking, an external sales force, and a network of ATMs to enhance customer accessibility and convenience. Through its commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs, Scotiabank Chile aims to support the financial well-being of individuals and businesses alike.
Made 1 investment in Central America

IA Capital Group

IA Capital Group, Inc. is a venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 1992. Specializing in insurtech and fintech, the firm focuses on innovative early and growth stage companies within the insurance and financial services sectors. IA Capital Group engages in direct investments, including private equity, buyouts, and venture capital, targeting areas such as payments, financial infrastructure, property and casualty insurtech, health insurtech, and wealth technology. The firm invests between $1.5 million and $10 million in companies with sales exceeding $2 million, typically holding both majority and minority stakes. With a strong emphasis on strategic partnerships, IA Capital Group manages venture capital programs for multiple insurers and has a proven track record of fostering emerging growth companies across the United States, Canada, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Kennedy Funding Financial

Kennedy Funding Financial is a global direct private lender that specializes in providing bridge loans for various commercial real estate needs, including property acquisition, development, workouts, bankruptcies, and foreclosures. The firm has successfully closed over $4 billion in loans, showcasing its expertise in creative financing solutions. Kennedy Funding offers loans ranging from $1 million to more than $50 million, with the capability of funding up to 75% of the loan-to-value ratio. The company is known for its efficient process, enabling loan closures in as little as five days, and it operates across the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Canada, and Central and South America.

Ball

Ball Corporation is a leading global supplier of aluminum packaging products, primarily serving the beverage, personal care, automotive, paint, healthcare, and household products industries. Established in 1880 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, the company operates across four segments: Beverage Packaging in North and Central America, Beverage Packaging in South America, Beverage Packaging in Europe, and Aerospace. Ball manufactures aluminum beverage containers for various drinks, including carbonated soft drinks and beer, while also offering a range of aerospace technologies and services. This includes the development of spacecraft, sensors, and systems for civil and national security applications, as well as defense hardware and satellite operational services. With a workforce of over 15,000 employees and operations in more than 90 locations worldwide, Ball Corporation is recognized for its innovation and sustainability in packaging solutions.

Social Capital

Social Capital, also known as SoCap, is a consulting and lifestyle agency focused on the travel and hospitality industry. It specializes in supporting resorts and boutique hotels by enhancing brand experiences and increasing direct bookings, customer loyalty, and room rates. The agency emphasizes the importance of transparency and effective attribution of marketing investments to ensure successful partnerships. By leveraging innovative ideas and approaches, Social Capital aims to foster deeper connections between brands and consumers, ultimately driving engagement and revenue for companies looking to disrupt their respective markets. Based in Denver, the agency operates on a global scale, targeting emerging tourism markets in regions such as the Caribbean, Central America, and Southeast Asia to enhance the visibility and appeal of destinations and boutique hotels to international travelers.

Tecnoglass

Tecnoglass Inc. is a Colombian company that specializes in the manufacturing, supply, and installation of architectural glass and aluminum products for the construction industry across North, Central, and South America. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Barranquilla, the company offers a diverse range of products, including low emissivity, laminated, tempered, and solar control glass, as well as aluminum bars, plates, and profiles. Tecnoglass focuses on delivering high-quality glass solutions for various applications, such as floating facades, curtain walls, windows, and doors in commercial and residential buildings. The company markets its products under the Tecnoglass, ES Windows, and Alutions brands, utilizing both internal and independent sales representatives to reach distributors and customers. A significant portion of its revenue is generated from the sale and installation of these products in the United States, emphasizing its role as a key player in the architectural glass market.

Innogen Capital Ventures

Innogen Capital Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2018 and based in San Salvador, El Salvador. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage and growth companies across Central America, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia. Innogen Capital focuses on businesses with proven models, particularly those that incorporate a social impact mission. In addition to financial investment, the firm aims to provide its partners with valuable expertise and connections through a network of professionals from various fields.

Green Peak Capital Partners

Green Peak Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Clayton, Missouri, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in thematically focused investments in a variety of sectors, including additive manufacturing, battery testing and power conversion, infrastructure, food ingredients, credentialing, outsourced healthcare equipment services, and advanced materials. Green Peak Capital Partners aims to identify and invest in companies within these industries, particularly across Central America and Mexico, to drive growth and innovation.

SN Power

SN Power invests in clean, renewable energy on commercial basis in emerging markets. The company has operations in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Central America and the focus is to acquire, develop, construct and operate hydropower assets. SN Power has several running Hydropower plants in The Philippines, Laos, Zambia and Panama, and the company consist of a multinational team of people employed globally in its operations and projects. In addition to the operating assets, SN Power has an office in Amsterdam, Netherlands and is Head-quartered in Oslo, Norway.

IDC Network

IDC Network is a financial consulting firm based in Guatemala, established in 1994. The company specializes in providing a range of services to corporations and family businesses, including financial valuations, mergers and acquisitions, liability restructuring, heritage strategy, and share issuance. IDC Network serves various sectors, such as agroindustry, financial services, consumer goods, industrial, technology, and telecommunications, demonstrating its versatility and expertise in the financial landscape of Central America.

Alaya Capital

Alaya Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 and based in Cordoba, Argentina. The firm focuses on investing in various sectors, including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) markets, as well as information technology, software as a service (SaaS), artificial intelligence, big data, climate technology, e-commerce, education technology, financial technology, food technology, and supply chain technology. Alaya Capital aims to promote and enhance the value of companies and technological ventures in Central and South America, contributing to the development of a new economy in the region that leverages technology and knowledge to make a global impact.

National Bank of Canada

National Bank of Canada, founded in 1859 and headquartered in Montreal, is a prominent commercial bank providing a wide array of financial products and services to retail, commercial, corporate, and institutional clients both in Canada and internationally. The bank operates through four main segments: Personal and Commercial, Wealth Management, Financial Markets, and U.S. Specialty Finance and International. Its Personal and Commercial segment offers services such as personal banking, mortgage loans, consumer loans, and commercial banking solutions, including foreign exchange and cash management. The Wealth Management segment delivers investment solutions, trust services, and various banking and lending options. The Financial Markets segment specializes in risk management, underwriting, and advisory services. Additionally, the U.S. Specialty Finance and International segment focuses on providing specialty finance services and products to clients in emerging markets like Cambodia. With a network of 483 branches and 1,573 banking machines, the bank is committed to customer satisfaction and community development, ensuring access to comprehensive financial services.
Made 1 investment in Central America

Upload Ventures

Upload Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2022 and based in São Paulo, Brazil. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily targeting technology startups within sectors such as innovation, healthcare, and consumer products. It assesses potential investment opportunities by analyzing market trends and the strengths of founding teams. Upload Ventures is focused on fostering growth in Central and South America, aiming to support companies that demonstrate potential for significant impact in their respective industries.

Ridgemont Equity Partners

Ridgemont Equity Partners is a private equity firm founded in 1993 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an additional office in Dallas, Texas. The firm specializes in direct investments, focusing primarily on middle-market buyouts and growth equity. Ridgemont invests across various sectors, including industrial services, energy, healthcare, technology, telecommunications, and media. Within healthcare, the firm targets areas such as behavioral health, specialty distribution, and physician services. In the environmental and infrastructure sector, it seeks investments in services related to water management and energy transition. Ridgemont also emphasizes technology investments in software and telecom infrastructure. The firm typically invests between $25 million and $250 million in companies with EBITDA ranging from $5 million to $50 million, preferring to hold majority or minority stakes and to lead equity investments for growth through acquisitions. Ridgemont focuses its efforts primarily in North America, including the United States, Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, with an investment horizon of three to seven years.

SBA Communications

SBA Communications is a U.S.-based company founded in 1999 that specializes in owning and operating wireless communications infrastructure across North, Central, and South America, as well as parts of Africa. It manages nearly 40,000 cell towers, with a significant presence in the United States, where it owns over 17,000 towers, contributing to approximately 70% of its total revenue. The company leases space on its multi-tenant towers to various wireless service providers, enabling them to install equipment necessary for their networks. Additionally, SBA offers site development services, assisting wireless operators with site acquisition, zoning, construction, and installation. Its international operations are notably strong in Brazil, where it operates around 10,000 towers.

Digicel Group

Digicel Group Limited is a telecommunications company that delivers mobile communication, internet services, and home entertainment solutions across the Caribbean, Central America, and the Asia Pacific. Founded in 2001 by Irish businessman Denis O'Brien, Digicel has established a significant presence in over 32 markets, rapidly expanding its services after its initial launch in Jamaica. The company has diversified its offerings through acquisitions, including cable and internet companies, and has enhanced its portfolio with the introduction of media and live streaming services. Notable developments include the launch of the Play Go streaming app and a transition to a digital operator, providing customers with a suite of applications for sports, music, news, and messaging. Digicel is dedicated to community engagement, supporting educational initiatives and social entrepreneurship through its foundation, which has built schools and delivered health services in various countries. The company has received multiple awards for its services, underscoring its commitment to delivering high-quality communication solutions to its customers.

Bank of America

Bank of America is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering a comprehensive suite of banking, investing, asset management, and risk management services. It caters to individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, as well as large corporations and governments. The bank specializes in corporate banking, investment banking, and trading across various asset classes, delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Additionally, it provides retail banking, small business services, and trust services for individuals, alongside global commercial and corporate banking for enterprises. Bank of America is dedicated to supporting its clients with innovative and accessible financial products designed to enhance their growth and success.
Made 1 investment in Central America

UBS

UBS is a global financial services firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with a history spanning over 150 years. The company operates in various sectors, including wealth management, investment banking, and asset management, serving a diverse clientele that includes individuals, families, institutions, and corporations worldwide. UBS Wealth Management specializes in offering tailored asset management solutions, particularly for high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, focusing on building strong relationships through experienced Financial Advisors. The Investment Bank division provides a range of services, such as financial advisory on mergers and acquisitions, capital market financing, and access to global capital markets. Additionally, UBS Asset Management combines independent research and risk management to enhance investment performance for its clients. With offices in over 50 countries, UBS aims to deliver comprehensive financial solutions that address the unique needs of its clients.
Made 1 investment in Central America

Foxconn Technology Group

Foxconn Technology Group, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., is a Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturing company headquartered in Tucheng, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is the world's largest electronics contract manufacturer, and the fourth-largest information technology company by revenue. The company manufactures connectors for use in PCs in Taiwan and also manufactures connectors and cable assemblies worldwide. The company also manufactures enclosures, primarily for desktop PCs and PC servers. Foxconn is the registered trade name for the Company. Connectors & Cable Assemblies Connectors have applications in various industries - computers, automobiles, communications, consumer products, medical, and defense. Foxconn focuses on offering a range of connectors and cable assemblies for desktop and notebook PCs and PC peripherals. Approximately 500 types of connectors are produced and sold under the Company's own Foxconn brand name. Foxconn has branched into manufacturing connectors for communications and consumer products. PC Enclosures Foxconn manufactures PC enclosures for desktop computers. Depending on its client's specifications, the casings can be sold together with floppy disk drives, switching power supplies, connectors, cable assemblies, and riser cards. Foxconn provides integrated mechanical solutions for clients to deal with thermal, acoustic, environmental, mechanical, functional, and design problems. The Company primarily serves in Taiwan. In addition, it has distribution centers in various key cities in Asia, Europe, and America. Foxconn's principal manufacturing operations are based in Taiwan and mainland China. It has also set up production facilities in Europe and the United States. Foxconn is in the process of setting up new production facilities in Ireland and is also considering Central America as a production center. Significant Events Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. has established a unit to enter the business of assembling liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions. The company and Chi Mei Optoelectronics Corp. have formed a joint venture, Ampower Holding Ltd, that makes inverters meant for television sets fitted with TFT-LCD screens. The company has formed a strategic partnership with United Keys, Inc. As part of this partnership, Foxconn would build display-key input devices using United Keys technology. Display keys are regular key switches with small OLED displays embedded in their tops. This allows interactive and image-based communication between software and users. On September 5, 2009, Sony Corporation announced that it had agreed to form a partnership with Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. for the production of LCD TVs for the Americas region.

Orion Energy Partners

Orion Energy Partners, L.P. is a private equity firm based in New York, with an additional office in Houston, specializing in investments in energy infrastructure. Founded in 2015, the firm focuses on the middle market, targeting various energy subsectors, including midstream, downstream, renewable energy, conventional electric power, and energy efficiency. Orion seeks to provide creative debt and preferred equity solutions, investing between $25 million and $200 million in companies primarily located in North America, as well as select markets in the Caribbean and Central America. The firm emphasizes sectors such as sustainable power generation, waste and recycling, water, transportation, and asset-heavy energy services, aiming to support businesses that contribute to a more efficient and sustainable energy landscape.

AMF Bakery Systems

AMF Bakery Systems is the world's leading manufacturer of high speed bakery equipment. They provide complete automated bakery solutions including dough mixing, dividing, make-up, proofing, baking, cooling, packaging, basket/case loading, and product distribution. Customers around the world rely on their expertise in the high speed bread, bun and soft roll baking market. They have diligently worked to produce solutions that represent industry leading quality, innovation and value. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, USA, AMF has developed a worldwide presence with offices and manufacturing facilities in the USA, Canada, Central/South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand. Through this global infrastructure of equipment supply, engineering expertise, and parts and service support, they develop and maintain automated bakery plants at a level that is unmatched in their market. They believe that success comes from an expert understanding of the complete bread, bun and soft roll baking process. Their commitment to complete solution excellence, backed by innovative technologies, is what makes us unique. It is what makes us AMF.

Cambium Networks

Cambium Networks Corporation offers wireless broadband networking infrastructure products and solutions designed for network operators, including medium-sized wireless Internet service providers, enterprises, and government agencies. The company’s portfolio includes intelligent radios, smart antennas, and network management software that facilitate high-speed connectivity over extensive distances. Cambium specializes in point-to-point and point-to-multipoint solutions, providing wireless broadband backhaul and distributed access for both indoor and outdoor environments. Its cnPilot and Xirrus Wi-Fi solutions cater to users in various settings, while cnReach technology supports narrow-band connectivity for sensors and devices. Additionally, the cnMatrix cloud-managed switching solution connects wireless and wired networks, optimizing data flow. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Cambium Networks operates primarily in North America, with a presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Central and Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

CRC Industries

CRC is a global supplier of chemical specialty products, manufacturing over 1,300 items and developing specialized formulas to meet the unique needs of the Automotive, Marine, Heavy Truck, Hardware, Electrical, Industrial and Aviation markets. CRC serves customers around the world with manufacturing and distribution throughout North, Central and South America, Europe, South Africa and Asia-Pacific marketing areas. CRC operates 26 facilities that produce more than 80 million cans of aerosol products each year.

Glisco Partners

Glisco Partners Inc. is a private equity firm based in Mexico City, Mexico, focused on investments in the Mexican and Central American markets. Established in 2016, the firm specializes in various stages of investment, including seed, startup, early venture, mid venture, late venture, and growth capital, with a particular emphasis on the middle market. Glisco Partners targets companies across diverse sectors, including education and training services, retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, software, materials and resources, and real estate. The firm has built a reputation for executing and exiting high-quality transactions, making it a significant player in the region's investment landscape.

Base Partners

Base Partners is a growth equity firm established in 2016 and headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It specializes in investing in technology companies across various stages, including seed, early, and later stages. The firm primarily focuses on sectors such as software-as-a-service, cloud technology, and DevOps, with an emphasis on opportunities within Central and South America. Backed by a group of Brazilian business owners, Base Partners aims to support the growth of innovative technology ventures in the region.

Terracotta Ventures

Terracotta Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The firm specializes in investing in startups within the construction and real estate technology sectors. With a focus on the Central and South American markets, Terracotta Ventures targets companies at various stages, including seed, early-stage, and later-stage ventures. Through its investments, the firm aims to support innovation and growth in the construction and proptech industries across the region.

99 Startups

99 Startups is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and located in Mexico City, Mexico. The firm focuses on funding seed-stage and early-stage startups, primarily in the fintech, healthcare, and logistics sectors across Latin America. In addition to these areas, 99 Startups also seeks investment opportunities in business products, business services, financial services, information technology, and manufacturing. By concentrating on these sectors, the firm aims to support innovative companies that can drive growth and development in Central and South America.

Fyffes

Fyffes plc has operations in Europe, the US and Central and South America. Our primary activities are the production, procurement, shipping, ripening, distribution and marketing of bananas, pineapples and melons. A commitment to the principles of corporate responsibility is at the heart of the Fyffes brand.

Caribbean Property Group

Caribbean Property Group, founded in 1998 and based in New York, is a prominent private equity real estate investor focused on the Caribbean, Central, and South America. The firm specializes in making equity and debt investments across various sectors, including retail, office, industrial, commercial, lodging, hospitality, and residential real estate. Caribbean Property Group employs opportunistic and value-added investment strategies to generate superior risk-adjusted returns. Its investment activities encompass a range of partnerships and funds, catering to real estate investment advisors, hedge funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm has built a reputation for its strategic approach to identifying and capitalizing on investment opportunities in the region.

Itaú BBA International

Itau BBA International plc provides corporate and investment, and private banking services in Europe, North America, Central America.

Volpe Capital

Volpe Capital is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2021 and based in São Paulo, Brazil. The firm focuses on high-growth opportunities within the technology sector across Latin America, specifically targeting markets in Central and South America. Volpe Capital seeks to invest in various sectors, including information technology, e-commerce, edtech, fintech, wellness, and software as a service (SaaS). By concentrating on tech-enabled businesses, Volpe Capital aims to support innovative companies and contribute to the region's economic development.

Upfront Ventures

Upfront Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1996 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The firm specializes in investing in technology-driven companies across various sectors, including digital content and distribution, Ad-Tech, e-commerce, financial services, mobile technology, big data, software, and health. Upfront Ventures primarily focuses on early-stage investments, specifically targeting seed and Series A rounds, with typical investments ranging from $0.5 million to $15 million. The firm strategically invests at least 50% of its capital in North America, particularly in the vibrant ecosystems of Southern California, while also considering opportunities in Europe and other regions, including the Caribbean and Central America. Upfront Ventures takes an active role in its portfolio companies by securing board seats and has a history of backing notable startups such as Ring, TrueCar, and Maker Studios. The firm is led by Managing Partners Yves Sisteron, Mark Suster, and Kara Nortman.

Phoenix Venture Partners

Phoenix Venture Partners LLC is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Singapore and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2009, the firm specializes in investing in startups and growth capital, primarily focusing on technologies and advanced materials. Its investment areas encompass a wide range of sectors, including novel materials, optics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, energy generation, and the Internet of Things. The firm aims to partner with entrepreneurs to commercialize breakthrough innovations in materials science, offering support in business development, customer and supply chain partnerships, and operational strategies. Phoenix Venture Partners primarily targets investments in North America but also explores opportunities in Europe, Asia, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

CIBC

CIBC, or the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, is a prominent commercial banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Established in 1905, the bank offers a wide range of financial solutions tailored for both individuals and businesses. Its services encompass bank accounts, credit cards, mortgages, lending, investments, and insurance. CIBC also operates through its investment banking subsidiary, CIBC World Markets, which provides comprehensive financial services including mergers and acquisitions, capital market products, and advisory services. Additionally, CIBC Capital Markets focuses on corporate and investment banking, offering sustainable finance and a variety of banking solutions. Through its various divisions, CIBC serves diverse sectors such as consumer goods, telecommunications, real estate, and technology, positioning itself as a versatile player in the financial services industry.
Made 1 investment in Central America

NGP Energy Capital Management

NGP Energy Capital Management is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, with additional offices in Houston, London, Santa Fe, and Stamford. The firm specializes in investments across various stages, including seed/start-ups, emerging growth, middle markets, and later stage buyouts, particularly in the energy sector. Its investment focus encompasses oil and natural gas production, midstream services, energy efficiency, alternative energy, and power technology, as well as sectors like water resources, food and agriculture, and coastal protection. NGP Energy Capital Management typically invests between $2 million and $500 million and prefers opportunities in North America, particularly in the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, and Canada. The firm also engages in co-investments in direct oil and gas property interests alongside its portfolio companies.

Capital Resource Partners

Capital Resource Partners is an investment firm based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, established in 1987. The firm focuses on making direct investments in middle-market and late venture companies across various sectors, including business services, consumer products, distribution, industrial products, and information services. Capital Resource Partners engages in private equity buyouts, venture capital, and mezzanine investments, typically seeking to invest between $5 million and $30 million in companies with annual sales ranging from $5 million to $150 million. The firm aims to acquire controlling stakes in its portfolio companies and has a strong preference for investments in the eastern half of the United States, as well as opportunities in Canada, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Altos Ventures

Altos Ventures Management, Inc. is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in early-stage technology investments across various sectors, including enterprise software, financial technology, e-commerce, and consumer services. Altos Ventures seeks to support companies from inception to global growth, focusing on high-growth, capital-efficient, founder-led businesses. The firm typically invests between $500,000 and $3 million initially, with the potential for follow-on investments exceeding $100 million. Altos Ventures has been a lead institutional investor in over 100 companies worldwide, concentrating its investment activities in regions such as California, Canada, Korea, Central America, and the Caribbean. The firm aims for minority stakes in its portfolio companies, which generally have sales exceeding $1 million.

Enhanced Capital

Enhanced Capital Partners, established in 1999 and headquartered in New York City, is a national investment firm focused on providing tailored investment solutions to small and mid-size companies. The firm specializes in various sectors, including small businesses, renewable energy projects, historic real estate rehabilitation, and affordable housing, leveraging federal and state incentive programs. Enhanced Capital employs a versatile approach to investment, offering equity and debt financing options such as tax credit lending and impact lending, aimed at maximizing growth potential for businesses in the lower middle market. With over $400 million under management, the firm is committed to supporting the expansion and development of enterprises positioned for rapid growth.

Wexford Capital

Wexford Capital is an investment advisory and management firm founded in 1994 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm manages approximately $6.5 billion in assets and specializes in hedge funds and private equity funds. Wexford Capital focuses on investments in various sectors, including agriculture, energy and natural resources, real estate, technology, and transportation. Additionally, the firm seeks opportunities in bankruptcy and distressed-related companies. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Wexford Capital is committed to providing strategic investment management services.
Made 1 investment in Central America

Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries

BIO is to support a strong private sector in developing and/or emerging countries, to enable them to gain access to growth and sustainable.
Made 9 investments in Central America

Start-Up Chile

Start-Up Chile is a public business accelerator based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2010. It aims to attract world-class entrepreneurs to establish their startups in Chile, utilizing the country as a launchpad for global expansion. Recognized as one of the largest and most diverse accelerators worldwide, Start-Up Chile accommodates up to 160 startups annually through two distinct programs: a pre-acceleration initiative for startups with female founders and a seed program for startups with less than three years of development. The accelerator focuses on various sectors, including e-commerce, software, social media, education, clean technology, advertising, applications, and information technology, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the region.
Made 5 investments in Central America

Magma Partners

Magma Partners is an early-stage stage venture capital firm that helps the best Latin American entrepreneurs launch and scale in the US market. They focus on fintech, insurance tech, and blockchain startups in Latin America, and global startups with Latin American tech teams that target the US market. Magma Partners has offices in California, Colombia, Mexico, and China, with its headquarters in Santiago, Chile. Since 2014, Magma Partners has invested in 38 companies across Chile, USA, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. They currently investing through their second fund, Magma Fund II, a US$15M fundraised from partners in Chile, the US, and China. Magma Partners also manages the Sino-Latin American accelerator, a program designed to help Chinese entrepreneurs do business in Latin America, and vice versa.
Made 1 investment in Central America

Level Equity

Level Equity Management, LLC is a growth equity firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Francisco. The firm specializes in providing capital to small and mid-sized companies in sectors such as software, data services, internet, media, and e-commerce. Level Equity focuses on investments in growth sectors that are experiencing disruption and seeks opportunities for add-on portfolio acquisitions, particularly in education technology and infrastructure software. The firm does not engage in seed-stage investing or heavily leveraged buyouts, opting instead for minority and majority investments. With a commitment to innovation and rapid growth, Level Equity invests globally, targeting companies that serve large markets and demonstrate strong product and technology capabilities.
Made 5 investments in Central America

Pan-American Life Insurance Company

Pan-American Life Insurance Group is a provider of insurance and financial services throughout the Americas that has been delivering trusted financial services since 1911. The New Orleans-based Group is comprised of more than twenty member companies, employs more than 1,750 worldwide and offers top-rated individual and/or group life, accident and health insurance, employee benefits and financial services in 49 states, the District of Columbia (DC), Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The Group has branches and affiliates in Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, and 13 Caribbean markets, including Barbados, Cayman Islands, Curacao and Trinidad and Tobago.

WNS

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading global business process outsourcing company. WNS offers business value to 200+ global clients by combining operational excellence with deep domain expertise in key industry verticals, including Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare and Utilities. WNS delivers an entire spectrum of business process outsourcing services such as finance and accounting, customer care, technology solutions, research and analytics and industry-specific back-office and front-office processes. WNS has over 25,000 professionals across 29 delivery centers worldwide, including Costa Rica, India, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sri Lanka, UK and US.