Portland Private Equity

Portland Private Equity L.P. is a Barbados-based private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2008. The firm specializes in investments within the Caribbean region, focusing on companies that are members of CARICOM, associate member states, and those based in the Dominican Republic. It primarily targets sectors such as telecommunications, financial services, and energy. Portland Private Equity typically invests between $10 million and $40 million per deal, with a preference for companies that generate revenues exceeding $100 million and EBITDA above $10 million. The firm engages in both organic and acquisition growth investments, often co-investing in its portfolio companies while seeking minority interests. Its investment strategy encompasses countries including Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Colombia, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, as well as Belize, Guyana, Panama, and Haiti.

Robert Almeida

Managing Partner

Douglas Hewson

Managing Partner

Ricardo Hutchinson

Vice President, Investments

Kip Thompson

Managing Partner

Joe Vescio

Managing Partner

Past deals in Colombia

Merqueo

Series A in 2019
Merqueo is an online grocery delivery service based in Bogota, Colombia, founded in 2015. The company operates a digital platform where customers can browse and purchase a wide range of grocery items from their favorite brands. With a focus on convenience, Merqueo allows customers to pay using various methods and ensures that orders are delivered directly to their doorsteps. This service caters to the growing demand for accessible and efficient grocery shopping solutions in Colombia.

Kokoriko

Private Equity Round in 2017
Kokoriko is a restaurant conglomerate based in Colombia, specializing in both quick service and full-service dining. The company operates a chain of fast food restaurants that are well-known for their fried and roasted chicken, as well as a diverse menu of other food products. By focusing on delivering delicious meals that are quickly prepared and affordably priced, Kokoriko aims to meet the needs of customers seeking convenient dining options.