Fundraising FoxDiscovery Americas
Private equityMexico City · Growth · 20 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Discovery Americas focuses on private equity investment in the Mexican middle market, drawing on a 20-year track record of outperformance across multiple market cycles. The firm partners with strong management teams to build market-leading franchises, contributing functional expertise in finance, strategy, capital markets, and M&A. It leverages an extensive network of industry experts, mentors, and advisors across Mexico, the US, and Latin America, and emphasizes long-term, collaborative partnerships. Its philosophy is impact-driven, aiming to create positive change within portfolio companies and their communities, supported by a meritocratic culture centered on teamwork, integrity, and excellence.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 20 people
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2 people who came through Discovery Americas went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 12 of 44 portfolio companiesLogistics & Supply Chain ×7Mobility & Transportation ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×1Consumer ×1Defense Tech ×1EdTech ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:Mexico×6United States×1
Investments · 44 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAISG provides aircraft maintenance, repair, and engineering services across multiple locations globally, serving airlines and aviation operators with certifications including EASA 145 and compliance with international aviation standards.
Defense TechMobility & TransportationCancún, MX
Amco offers an educational platform serving educational leaders, teachers, and parents across Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and the United States.
EdTech
Arrendamás provides equipment and asset financing for businesses and self-employed entrepreneurs, offering pure leasing (including sale-and-leaseback), simple credit for purchasing vehicles, machinery, equipment and property, and working-capital loans.
Fintech
IK Asistencia is a Mexican company that provides assistance services designed to give people more free time by handling everyday tasks and needs.
Consumer
Global operator of children's edutainment centers designed as kid-sized urban ecosystems for learning and play.
BBA Logistics provides cross-border logistics, transshipment, and storage services across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, handling customs paperwork, compliance, and communication under the USMCA framework.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Mexican cargo airline specializing in the transport of perishables, floriculture, auto parts, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and live animals.
Logistics & Supply Chain
SERVIMSA provides logistics and industrial services, including warehouse management, supply chain management, point-of-use supply, sequencing, sub-assembly, and the design and fabrication of handling equipment.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply Chain
South Breeze Aviation provides aircraft maintenance services through its AMO, including daily maintenance checks, meet & greets, and 24/7 AOG support for airlines.
Mobility & Transportation
TRAXION is a Mexican freight transport, mobility and logistics group offering 3PL/4PL services, warehousing, intermodal and cross-border transport, customs advisory, personnel transport and last-mile delivery through subsidiaries such as Solistica, Traxporta, Medistik and LiPU.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsNexxus Capital
V Modal provides multimodal freight logistics that combine rail, road, and sea transport, coordinating door-to-door supply chain services for industries such as automotive, aerospace, agroindustry, retail, and construction.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Ultra-low-cost airline operating point-to-point flights across Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America.
Enrique J. Beltranena M.(Founder)in
Co-investorsGefinor Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AirsiteAnne Sullivan SchoolArrenda+ (A+)Auto Express Frontera Norte (AFN)Autotransportes MyRAviation Integrated Services Group (AISG)Baden Powell SchoolBBA LogisticsEncompassAirFlygalistairGalistairGrupo SettepiGrupo SIDH+HmasIkeInstituto Mexicano Americano de Veracruz (IMA)LipumasMedica Tec 100 HospitalMedistikMeritedRedpackReina Isabel SchoolResidencia VillazulSEMATransportadora EGOBATransportes Roncalli LolekUmbral CapitalUTEP
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Discovery Americas made?
- Discovery Americas has 44 tracked investments.
- What stage does Discovery Americas invest at?
- Discovery Americas invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Discovery Americas focus on?
- Discovery Americas focuses on EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Discovery Americas located?
- Discovery Americas is headquartered in Mexico City, MX.
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