Linzor Capital Partners

Linzor Capital Partners L.P. is a private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market companies throughout Latin America, with a particular emphasis on Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, and Peru. The firm specializes in leveraged buyouts, growth capital, turnarounds, and investments in distressed situations, targeting companies with enterprise values ranging from $100 million to $400 million and EBITDA between $10 million and $100 million. Linzor typically invests between $20 million and $90 million and prefers to acquire controlling stakes in its portfolio companies. The firm aims to create value through strategic initiatives and operational improvements, ultimately seeking exits via sales to strategic buyers, IPOs, or recapitalizations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, Linzor has established a strong local presence with offices in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, and Bogotá, and benefits from a team of partners with extensive experience in the Latin American investment landscape.

Gerardo Biagi

Partner

Agostina Colaizzo

Associate

Jose Escobedo

Associate

Tomás García Escudero

VP | Chile

Jean Ide Gerard

Partner

Ana Giannareas

Vice President of Investor Relations and Finance

Matias Gutierrez

Partner

Carlos Gómez

Partner

Carlos Ingham

Partner

Alfredo Irigoin

Partner

Felipe Jaramillo

Associate

Jorge Matheu

Principal

Sharon Matthews

Partner and CFO

Agustín Onagoity

Associate

Timothy C. Purcell

Managing Partner

Javier Reyes

Associate

Cipriano Santisteban

Partner

Ignacio Spiniak

Private Equity Vice President

Tomas Stegmann

Vice President

Carlos Villarreal

Associate

Ricardo Yunis

Principal

13 past transactions

Universidad Tecnológica Latinoamericana

Private Equity Round in 2018
Universidad Tecnológica Latinoamericana is an online University that brings together global leadership and local experience with the best technological innovation.

Universidad Insurgentes

Acquisition in 2017
Universidad Insurgentes provides of secondary undergraduate education in mexico.

Engenium Capital

Acquisition in 2016
Engenium Capital is a financial company based in Mexico City, Mexico, specializing in business loans and leasing solutions. The firm focuses on delivering comprehensive financing options tailored to the needs of its clients across various sectors. Engenium Capital is experienced in financing a wide array of equipment, including technology, fleet management, transportation, manufacturing, construction, medical equipment, and energy generation. The company aims to support businesses in acquiring essential strategic assets, facilitating growth and operational efficiency in the Mexican market.

Originar Soluciones

Acquisition in 2015
Originar Soluciones specializing in payroll lending and taxi vehicle financing.

Komax

Private Equity Round in 2014
Komax is an apparel and footwear retailers in Chile and Peru with exclusive rights to a portfolio of 14 well-known global brands. The company sells through: (i) retail stores operated by Komax, mostly located in shopping malls, and (ii) wholesale, mainly to department stores. Komax operates 105 stores in Chile, and 32 stores in Peru.

Pagnifique

Acquisition in 2013
Pagnifique is a Uruguayan company with a recognized international trajectory, equipped with the latest technology for the production of ultra-frozen high-quality baked goods.

R2 Energy Solutions

Acquisition in 2013
R2 Energy Solutions SAS, an oilfield service company, pursues long term surface infrastructure and equipment opportunities in Latin America. The company focuses on delivering specialized non-diesel fired power generation solutions in Colombia. It provides non-diesel fired power generation equipment, as well as outsourcing services for the management and maintenance of the power generation center at the operating location; and develops and acquires local mid-stream and energy infrastructure projects.

Farmashop

Acquisition in 2013
Farmashop, which operates 78 pharmacies throughout the country.

Grupo Efe

Acquisition in 2012
Grupo Efe operates in the home appliance retail space through two banner names, Tiendas EFE and La Curacao; in the motorcycle retail space through Motocorp; and offers consumer financing through Financiera Efectiva.

TIP México

Acquisition in 2011
TIP leases and rents a diverse range of trailers and transportation engine equipment (autos and trucks), with over 23,000 units and over $500 million in assets. Customers include trucking companies, logistics providers, and large private fleets.

Opticas Devlyn

Acquisition in 2011
Devlyn offers ophthalmic and sun glasses from licensed and proprietary brands and operates through standalone and store-within-a-store formats.

Colfondos

Acquisition in 2009
Colfondos providing high quality pension savings services, offering peace of mind and confidence, through ethical commitment, prudent and professional management of entrusted resources, generating the satisfaction of Shareholders, Clients and Employees; contributing to the orderly development of savings in society.