Southern Cross Group

Southern Cross Group is a private equity firm founded in 1998, with headquarters in Buenos Aires and operations in Santiago, Chile. The firm focuses on investing in Latin American companies that possess valuable assets. Its investment philosophy emphasizes the importance of a targeted strategy, exceptional management teams, and appropriate capital structures to foster sustainable competitive advantages in their respective markets. Southern Cross Group aims to leverage the collective experience of its partners by collaborating with management teams to generate lasting value and build successful companies over time. This approach is not limited to specific sectors, allowing the firm to adapt its strategy to various industries within the Latin American landscape.

Diego Acevedo

Partner and Investment and Executive Committee Member

Agustín Sánchez Alcazar

Partner

Jaime Besa

Partner

Maria Jose Bonadonna

Financial Analyst

Lopez Martinez, Epifanio

Principal

Norberto Morita

Co-Founder, Partner, Member of the Executive and Investment Committees and Chairman

Marcos Mulcahy

Partner

Fabian Paez

Principal

Ricardo Rodriguez

Co-Founder, Partner, President and Member of the Executive and Investment Committees

Gustavo Santos

Partner

Gonzalo Alende Serra

Partner and Chief Administrative Officer

Raúl Sotomayor

Partner and Member of The Investment and Executive Committees

Carlos Valencia

Principal

Sebastián Villa

Partner, Investment Committee Member and Member of Executive Committee

José Gerardo Ortiz D.

Analyst

5 past transactions

Intellego

Venture Round in 2017
INTELLEGO S.C, an IT consulting company, specializes in information, processes, and IT management solutions in Latin America and the United States. It offers information management services, such as information management strategy, data management, content management, business intelligence, advanced analytics, and enterprise performance management solutions. The company also provides management consulting services, including human capital performance and change management, business process management, and process strategy services; and technology services, such as custom software development, enterprise resource management, supply chain management, customer relationship management, and human capital management services. In addition, it offers managed services, such as IT strategy and organization, infrastructure, application managed, IT business process outsourcing, and cloud services. Further, the company provides infrastructure services, including monitoring implementation, help desk implementation, PMOs implementation, and business asset management. It has strategic alliances with AB Initio; EMC; Leap Factor; QlikView; BP Trends Associates; Back Office; HP; Microsoft; SAP; Compuware; Informatica; MicroStrategy; IBM; Inmon Data Systems; DocSolutins; Jack Be; Oracle; and Teradata. INTELLEGO S.C was founded in 1999 and is based in Mexico City, Mexico. The company has locations in Monterrey, México; Bogotá, Colombia; Santiago, Chile; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Miami, Florida.

Axity

Venture Round in 2017
At Exit we help maximize potential in the digital transformation process. We implement end-to-end solutions integrated by the best experts and the best technologies.

Nueva MasVida

Acquisition in 2016
Nueva MasVida is a pension health institution (Isapre), part of the private health insurance system in Chile. Their purpose is to give our contributors the best access to their health care, so that they can enjoy a healthy and full life.

Petrobras

Acquisition in 2016
Petrobras is a Brazil-based integrated energy company, primarily controlled by the Brazilian government, that focuses on the exploration and production of oil and gas, particularly in offshore fields. Established in 1953, Petrobras has developed advanced technology to extract resources from deep and ultra-deep waters, where a significant portion of its reserves, amounting to 10.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, is located. In 2023, the company achieved a production rate of 2.8 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, with oil constituting 80% of this output. Additionally, Petrobras operates ten refineries in Brazil, with a combined capacity of 1.8 million barrels per day, and is involved in the distribution of refined products and natural gas across the country. The company emphasizes socio-environmental responsibility and has been recognized for its sustainability efforts, being listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index since 2006. Its Research Center, the largest in Latin America, is dedicated to continuous innovation and improvement in corporate governance and transparency standards.

Grupo Expansión

Acquisition in 2014
Grupo Expansión is a prominent magazine publisher in Mexico, recognized as the second-largest in the country. It specializes in providing informative content related to business, finance, and the economy through its flagship titles, which include Expansion, Quien, and Life & Style. The company engages its audience by offering a diverse range of media, including magazines, websites, events, and podcasts. This multifaceted approach allows Grupo Expansión to deliver in-depth analysis and commentary on current trends, helping business leaders and decision-makers to remain informed and make strategic decisions.
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