Growth Capital Transactions in Colombia

GHL Hotels offers solutions for accommodation, events, restaurants, and entertainment in each of the 62 properties they manage. GHL Hotels has more than 56 years of experience operating world-renowned brands such as Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Sonesta, Hyatt, and Radisson. GHL Hotels is based in Bogota, Colombia.

Advent International
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Boston, Massachusetts
www.adventinternational.com

Farmalisto is a technology healthcare platform in Latin America that connects providers and users of the healthcare system to enhance value creation and delivery to end customers. The company has operations in Mexico, Colombia, and Chile. Farmalisto is expanding its services to become a partner of choice for pharmaceutical companies in logistics, marketing and disease management. Farmalisto was founded in 2013 and is based in Bogotá, Colombia.

HBM Partners AG
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Zug, Switzerland
www.hbmpartners.com

Digital Ware is specialized in developing and selling ERP software, payroll human capital management (HCM) solutions, as well as hospital information systems and state-of-the-art business process management (BPM) applications for highly complex business environments. Digital Ware is based in Bogota, Colombia.

H.I.G. Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Miami, Florida
www.higprivateequity.com

Biopas is an independent marketing and distribution company serving international biopharmaceutical firms that focuses on carving out strong market positions for exclusive products. Biopas was founded in 2002 and is based in Bogotá, Colombia.

Darby Overseas Investments
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Washington, District of Columbia
www.darbyoverseas.com

Merqueo is an online supermarket that you always have on hand, you can pay as you like, find your favorite brands and receive your order at your doorstep. Merqueo was established in 2015 and is based in Chapinero, Colombia.

Portland Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
St. Michael, Barbados
portlandpe.com

The Reve Group is a Colombian retailer in the discount grocery sector and consumer foodservice business which operates under its flagship banners “Justo y Bueno” and “Tostao”. Reve is a fast-growing company that is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the expansion and modernization of the Colombian food retail sector. Reve Group operations are comprised of two main business units: (i) a discount supermarket chain (“Justo & Bueno”) providing high-quality consumer staples at the lowest prices; and (ii) a specialty coffee chain (“Tostao”) that offers low-priced, high-quality coffee and baked goods as well as cold beverages and ready-to-eat meals. The Reve Group was founded in 2015 and is based in Colombia.

Australis Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.australispartners.com

Empresas Públicas de Medellín is a multi-utility company operates in the energy, telecommunications, and water sectors in Colombia. Empresas Públicas de Medellín was founded in 1955 and is based in Medellín, Colombia.

CDPQ
Investor
Asset Manager
Québec, Quebec
www.cdpq.com/en/investments/private-equity

Siigo is a provider of accounting and administrative software for small and medium-sized companies. Company serves over 100,000 clients and more than 15,000 accountants. Their solutions include accounting, payroll, invoicing, inventory management and as well manages the finance, accounting and administrative aspects of small and mi-sized businesses. Siigo was founded in 1988 and is based in Cundinamarca, Colombia.

Accel-KKR
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Menlo Park, California
www.accel-kkr.com

Grupo IGA is a dominant food service platform in the Colombian market and has some of Colombia’s most iconic brands, including Kokoriko, Andrés Carnes de Res, and Mimo’s.

Portland Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
St. Michael, Barbados
portlandpe.com

Bodytech is the second-largest gym company in Latin America. Bodytech has more than 140 locations in Colombia, Peru and Chile. Its offerings include full service gyms (via the Bodytech & Sportlife brands), high performance gyms (Bodytech Sports Medicine), gyms for kids (Bodytech Active Kids) and Life Fitness gym products sold for personal and commercial use. Bodytech is focused on building full-service gym locations with offerings such as advanced cardio and weight training, group classes from indoor cycling to pilates and yoga, swimming pools, and sauna/spa services. In addition, Bodytech has a network of doctors, physiotherapists and nutritionists to provide integrated health services to its members. Bodytech is based in Bogota, Colombia.

L Catterton Partners
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
Greenwich, Connecticut
www.lcatterton.com

Torres Unidas is an independent owner and operator of communication towers in Peru and Chile with experience in tower management, tower and rooftop site development, build-to-suit and tower acquisitions. Company portfolio of over 750 towers is located strategically throughout Chile and Peru, and includes urban, suburban, highway and rural locations.

Berkshire Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Boston, Massachusetts
www.berkshirepartners.com

Estrella provides oil & gas field and geothermal services mainly to the E&P industry in Latin America. Estrella has three main service lines: drilling and workover, directional drilling and well services, project management and consulting services. Its main operations are in Colombia with additional assets deployed in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Estrella is based in Bogota, Colombia.

Southern Cross Group
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Santiago, Chile
www.southerncrossgroup.com
Advisor: Chadbourne & Parke LLP

Sura Asset Management is a pension and wealth management firm in Latin America with operations in Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, and El Salvador. Sura Asset Management was founded in 2011 and is based in Medellin, Colombia.

General Atlantic
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
New York, New York
www.generalatlantic.com

Credivalores is one of the fastest growing non-bank lenders in Colombia focused on providing under-banked segments of the population with access to consumer credit and microinsurance through structured loan products designed to minimize loan losses. With total assets in excess of $500mm, Credivalores has been one of the few non-bank lenders able to access the local Colombian capital markets. Credivalores was founded in 2003 and is based in Bogota, Colombia.

ACON Investments
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Washington, District of Columbia
www.aconinvestments.com