Private Equity with Purpose in Latin America
Private Capital with
Purpose in Latin America
Investment Philosophy
Our investment philosophy is grounded in the conviction that capital is a powerful catalyst for growth and development.
Through disciplined, selective partnerships, we help drive the transformation of key sectors in Latin America while delivering above-market returns for our investors.
We monitor paradigm shifts in global production, technology, and consumer behaviour that are reshaping Latin American markets. Our deep expertise across themes such as the energy transition, circular economy, and natural-capital conservation gives us a unique lens for identifying value.
With over 30 years of experience across multiple industries in Latin America, we combine a local footprint, seasoned networks and institutional discipline to source proprietary investments and shape successful outcomes.
We partner with business owners and investors who value sustainable growth over quick exits. Our governance models and investment vehicles support patient capital committed to enduring value creation.
Core Investment Sectors
Energy Transition
Distributed generation, storage systems, micro-grids, e-mobility, and green-hydrogen solutions.
Core Investment Sectors
Circular Economy
Industrial and plastic-waste management, material reuse, water recycling, biomass and agri-waste valorization.
Core Investment Sectors
Conservation & Natural Capital
Biodiversity management, forest and ocean-ecosystem regeneration, carbon-capture initiatives.
We help portfolio companies embrace the triple-bottom-line: economic, social and environmental value.
Rather than acting as a short-term investor, we integrate with management teams and owners as a trusted partner, aligning incentives and supporting growth over multiple years.
We bring in top global talent and development frameworks to strengthen leadership, culture and operational systems.
We build effective governance structures, management oversight and strategic planning tools to unlock sustainable, scalable performance.
A distinctive network of local and international partners enhances opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and gaining strategic benefits.
Expertise That Creates Value
Why Partner With Us
With decades of experience investing across Latin America, Mesoamerica offers unmatched regional insight, deep relationships, and a proven ability to execute. We collaborate closely with business owners, investors, and family offices who share our long-term vision for responsible, sustainable value creation. Each partnership is supported by carefully structured investment vehicles and robust governance frameworks that ensure transparency, clarity, and scalability. Through our extensive network and regional presence, we gain access to proprietary opportunities and emerging companies positioned to lead the structural transformations shaping Latin America’s future.
Investment Portfolio
Our investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that capital is a powerful catalyst for sustainable development. We see every investment as an opportunity to transform key industries and productive systems across Latin America—driving innovation, growth, and long-term resilience. By empowering companies that generate enduring value, we align the interests of our investors, partners, and communities, while consistently delivering strong, above-market financial returns.
Alquería
Mesoamerica Opportunities Latam Fund
Colombia
2019
In 2019, Mesoamerica strengthened its footprint in Colombia by acquiring a minority stake in Alquería, one of the largest players in the Colombian retail liquid milk category. The Company was founded in 1959 with the dream of bringing well-being and nutrition to Colombians, embodied by its motto, “A bottle of milk, a bottle of health.” Today, Alquería has realized this dream and has become one of the most loved brands by Colombians. Their products continue to provide food and satisfaction in the different regions of the country while maintaining their high social and environmental standards.
Atento
Mesoamerica BPO
Latin America & Spain
2012
In 2012, MesoBPO, a vehicle managed by Mesoamerica, invested alongside Bain Capital, in the acquisition of Atento, the largest provider of customer relationship management and business process outsourcing services and solutions in Latin America and Spain and among the top three providers globally, based on revenues. The company offers solutions to over 400 clients, delivered by more than 150,000 highly engaged customer care specialists throughout the region. Since late 2014 it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Esco Interamerica
Mesorentals
Central America & Caribbean
2007
In 2007 Mesoamerica led the formation of Mesorentals, an investment vehicle that acquired a stake in ESCO Interamerica, a company that rents lightweight construction equipment. With a leading position in Central America, Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago, in conjunction with new operations and aggressive expansion plans in Colombia, Mesorentals identified in ESCO the characteristics needed to become the leading company in its industry with a Latin-American scope. Harsco Corporation, the world’s leader in lightweight construction equipment rentals, acquired 100% of the company in October 2009.
Globeleq Energy
Mesoamerica Power
Central America
2010
In 2010, Mesoamerica Power, a vehicle managed by Mesoamerica, partnered with Globeleq in a joint-venture to develop energy generation projects in Central America and the Andean region. Currently, the company has operations in 3 countries that generate for a total capacity of +400MW, mainly in wind energy.
Grupo Amnet
Mesocable
Mesoamerica
2006
In 2006, Mesoamerica and a group of Central American investors form a vehicle to invest in providing cable TV, high-speed Internet, data services and telephony in Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Dominican Republic and Mexico. On October 2008, Millicom International Cellular S.A. acquired 100% of Amnet. With advice from Mesoamerica’s M&A team, Amnet’s shareholders achieved a successful exit from their investment.
Mesoamerica Fund
Mesoamerica Fund I
Costa Rica
2000
Central America’s first private equity fund was created in 1996 by Mesoamerica’s Partners with the assistance of a professional team that analyzed business opportunities in every country of the region and in various industries. The investment committee analyzed more than 100 businesses.
Zuma Energía
Mesopower Mexico
Mexico
2014
In 2014, Mesopower Mexico, a vehicle managed by Mesoamerica, partnered with Actis to develop energy generation projects in Mexico. To date, there are 50MW of wind energy under construction, with a strategy to reach 750MW in the medium term.