Kandeo

Kandeo is a private equity firm established in 2010, specializing in acquisitions and mezzanine investments within the financial services sector in Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. The firm focuses primarily on microfinancing and targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with investment amounts ranging from $15 million to $50 million per transaction. Kandeo aims to acquire controlling positions in its portfolio companies through majority stakes, shareholder agreements, or mezzanine loans with attached warrants or preferred stock, ensuring a role in management and board participation. The firm typically exits its investments by selling to strategic or financial investors. Kandeo is headquartered in Mexico City, with additional offices in Bogota and Miami.