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Luis Javier Castro

Investor

Co-founder & Managing Director at Mesoamerica

Costa Rica

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About

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.

Experience

  1. AlejandríaFounder & CEOcurrent2021 — presentBogota,D.C., Capital District, Colombia
  2. MesoamericaFounder & Managing Directorcurrent1998 — presentBogota,D.C., Capital District, Colombia
  3. The Abundance CircleCo-Foundercurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  4. United WayBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentUnited States
  5. YPOBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentGlobal
  6. One Young WorldBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  7. Grupo Energía de BogotáBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentBogota,D.C., Capital District, Colombia
  8. Yo Emprendedor CRFounder & Board Membercurrent2011 — presentCosta Rica
  9. Alianza Empresarial para el Desarrollo, AEDFounder & Board Membercurrent1997 — present

Colleagues at Mesoamerica

Jose Antonio Sauma
Managing Director at Mesoamerica

Frequently asked questions

Who is Luis Javier Castro?
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.
Where does Luis Javier Castro work?
Luis Javier Castro is Co-founder & Managing Director at Mesoamerica.
Where did Luis Javier Castro go to school?
Luis Javier Castro studied at Georgetown University (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management); Texas A&M University (Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Business and Management).

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