Kandeo
Private equityBogotá · Growth–Late Stage · 18 people tracked
Investment thesis
Kandeo invests across Latin America with a focus on financial inclusion and essential financial services for underserved populations. Its private equity strategy acquires and grows middle-market enterprises in Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, while its private debt strategy closes SME financing gaps through customized credit solutions. Additional strategies include payroll-deduction lending (libranzas) in Colombia, supply chain finance through Supply Capital Technologies leveraging electronic invoicing and credit insurance, acquisition of Colombian government legal judgments for early liquidity, and financing the transition to natural gas vehicles in partnership with Ecopetrol. The firm emphasizes capital protection, transparency, and secured, insured returns.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's website
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA supply chain finance initiative combining real-time infrastructure and data analytics to deliver insured returns, including a credit insurance API connected to Munich Re.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Kandeo invest at?
- Kandeo invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Kandeo focus on?
- Kandeo focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Fintech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Kandeo located?
- Kandeo is headquartered in Bogotá, CO.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEduardo Michelsen Delgado, Kandeo Asset Management at GBM: Latin America & Caribbean 2024
Global Banking & Markets · Eduardo Michelsen Delgado
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