Francisco Chiu

Mesoamerica

Mesoamerica is the leading private equity and M&A advisory firm in Central America and the Andean region, with offices in San Jose, Costa Rica, and Bogota, Colombia, with a toolkit and strategic approach that stems from its close ties to its sister organizations: Bain & Company and Bain Capital. Since its origins in the mid 1990's, Mesoamerica has adapted world class knowledge and proven methodologies to the region's business environment and challenges. The firm concentrates on investing in and/or serving local companies, family businesses and multi-regional groups, assisting them in identifying where value can be created and helping them capture that value – either through defined growth strategies, mergers and acquisitions, or joint ventures, among others. Since its foundation, the firm has accumulated vast experience in different industries, geographies and disciplines. Mesoamerica is proud to be the firm that attracts the best talent in order to contribute to the region's development. The team includes more than 8 nationalities and 100+ alumni, and is comprised of professionals coming from the world's top universities, with experience in several of the leading global consulting and investment banking firms. The team is guided by a set of principles which serve as the foundation for always keeping their objectives in line with those of its clients, investors and investments.