Mesoamerica
Private equitySan José · Growth · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Mesoamerica views capital as a catalyst for development, innovation, and prosperity in Latin America. Building on roots in strategic advisory and investment banking, the firm invests as a private equity player and advisor, targeting high-impact transformations in sectors such as telecommunications, renewable energy, infrastructure, dairy production, and consumer markets. Its strategy rests on the belief that companies delivering genuine societal value also produce superior financial returns. It partners with business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs who share a long-term vision that blends commercial success with regional development, aiming to build lasting value for companies, communities, and the environment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder and Managing Director of Mesoamerica who previously worked as a consultant at Bain & Company. He is recognized as a prominent Latin American business leader and is active in numerous social impact, education, and entrepreneurship organizations, holding a BS from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Georgetown University.
Managing Director at Mesoamerica with over 20 years of experience structuring and managing private equity investments across Latin America in high-impact sectors such as telecom, renewable power, infrastructure services, consumer goods, and agroindustry, and leading M&A and advisory projects. He sits on boards of most portfolio companies and Costa Rica's export promotion agency, chairs Yo Emprendedor, and holds an MBA from INSEAD.
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 José, CR.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamLa inversión sostenible, es posible: Luis Javier Castro, Mesoamerica Investments - YouTube
Dirección Cambio Climático Costa Rica · Luis Javier Castro
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