What stage does Mesoamerica invest at?

Mesoamerica invests at the Growth stage.

What sectors does Mesoamerica focus on?

Mesoamerica focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Consumer, Energy, FoodTech.

Where is Mesoamerica located?

Mesoamerica is headquartered in San Jose, CR.

Mesoamerica

Private equity

San Jose · Growth · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Mesoamerica invests across Latin America, viewing capital as a catalyst for development, innovation and prosperity. Building on decades of strategic advisory and investment banking experience, the firm operates as a private equity investor and strategic advisor, backing high-impact transformations such as broadband connectivity in Central America, renewable energy in Mexico, and modernized dairy production in Colombia. Its strategy is grounded in the belief that companies delivering real societal value also deliver superior financial returns. Mesoamerica favors long-term partnerships with business owners, investors and entrepreneurs, disciplined execution, and a model combining commercial success with regional development and lasting value for communities and the environment.

Invests inAgTech Cleantech Consumer Energy FoodTech Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Latin America Nicaragua Panama San Jose San José

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage

Growth

San Jose, CR

Instruments

Equity

Team · 2 people

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Luis Javier Castro· Co-founder & Managing Director· Costa Ricain

Luis Javier Castro is co-founder and managing director of Mesoamerica, a venture firm he established over 20 years ago after working as a consultant at Bain & Company. Recognized as one of the 100 most influential business leaders in Latin America, he has received multiple awards for his leadership and expansion of the firm across the region. Castro is deeply involved in social impact work through educational and sustainability initiatives across Costa Rica and Latin America.

Jose Antonio Sauma· Managing Director· Costa Rica

Jose Antonio Sauma is a Managing Director at Mesoamerica, where he has worked for more than 20 years. He structures and manages private equity investments across Latin America in sectors including telecom, renewable power, infrastructure services, consumer goods, and agroindustry, and has led mergers, acquisitions, and advisory projects in banking, construction materials, and beverages. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a business degree from Ithaca College.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Mesoamerica invest at?: Mesoamerica invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does Mesoamerica focus on?: Mesoamerica focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Consumer, Energy, FoodTech.
Where is Mesoamerica located?: Mesoamerica is headquartered in San Jose, CR.

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