Mesoamerica Overview
- Investor Type
-
PE/Buyout
- Status
-
Active
- Professionals
-
8
- Investments
-
10
- Portfolio
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3
- Exits
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7
Mesoamerica General Information
Description
Founded in 1996, Mesoamerica is a private equity investment firm based in San José, Costa Rica. The firm makes private equity investments and deploys capital in high-impact, mid-market businesses in growth markets in Latin America with a specific focus in the areas of health and wellness, telecommunications, cable, construction services, restaurants, renewable energy, and consumer food services sectors.
Contact Information
Website
www.mesoamerica.com
Year Founded
1996
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Trade Association
Latin American Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LAVCA)
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Venture Capital
Primary Office
- Plaza Tempo
- Lobby B. Piso 4. Escazú
- San Jose
- Costa Rica
+506 4101 0000
Mesoamerica Investments (10)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000000000000 | 15-Oct-2020 | 00000 00000 | 0000 | Educational Software | Generating Revenue | |
| 000000í0 | 04-Jun-2019 | 000000000 00 | Food Products | Profitable | 0000 000000 | |
| 00000é 000000 | 14-Dec-2017 | 0000000000 | Specialty Retail | Generating Revenue | ||
| 0000000 (000000000 | 16-Dec-2016 | 0000000000 | Restaurants and Bars | Out of Business | 0000 000000 | |
| Zuma Energía | 05-Sep-2014 | Platform Creation | Energy Production | Generating Revenue |
Mesoamerica Exits (7)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000 00000í0 | 19-Nov-2020 | 000000000000000000 | |
| 0000000 (000000000 | 01-Jan-2018 | 000 00 00000000 | |
| 00000000 000000000 | 27-Dec-2016 | 000000000000000000 | |
| 00000000 000000000 | 19-Jan-2010 | 0000000000 | |
| Esco Interamerica | 01-Oct-2009 | Merger/Acquisition |
Mesoamerica Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
Investments by Region
Mesoamerica Team (20)
| Name | Title | Deals | Funds | Boards | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Strachan JD | Co-Founder & Partner Emeritus | San Jose, Costa Rica | |||
| Alfredo Apestegui JD | Chief Legal Officer & Manager | San Jose, Costa Rica | |||
| Luis Castro | Founder, Partner & Managing Director | 0 | 0 | San Jose, Costa Rica | |
| Jose Antonio Sauma | Partner & Managing Director | 0 | San Jose, Costa Rica | ||
| Silvia Carvajal | Executive | San Jose, Costa Rica |