WAMEX Private Equity

WAMEX Private Equity Management is a private equity firm established in 1999 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, with additional offices in Stuttgart and Ottobrunn, Germany. The firm specializes in middle market investments, focusing on established family-owned businesses in Mexico and Europe, primarily in the manufacturing and services sectors. WAMEX typically targets companies with annual revenues around $10 million and aims to take influential minority or majority stakes through privately owned equity or convertible debt. The firm generally invests between $10 million and $15 million per transaction, with an investment horizon of three to five years for its portfolio companies.

Luis Carrera

Partner

Jose Antonio Contreras

Senior Managing Partner

Christian Hernandez

Principal

Ernesto Warnholtz

Senior Partner

12 past transactions

IPS

Private Equity Round in 2021
IPS offers services such as gas delivery, water treatment service, and plant cooling in addition to the power supply. IPS improves the competitiveness of businesses in the transformation sector and removes bottlenecks in the National Electric System (SEN) using commercial schemes that are just B2B (without CFE) to assist the industrial development of Mexico.

Awen Developers

Private Equity Round in 2019
Awen Developers is a company focused on creating wellness lifestyle real estate communities, operating primarily along the prime coasts of Mexico. As the leading entity within Awen Group, it coordinates four specialized companies that work collaboratively to design, build, commercialize, and operate these communities. Awen Developers aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by fostering holistic wellness environments that integrate various aspects of healthy living. Through its comprehensive approach, the company not only develops real estate projects but also promotes a lifestyle centered on wellness and community engagement.

Ecofrio

Private Equity Round in 2017
Ecofrio is a company that operates a temperature-controlled distribution center. The company specializes in providing access to other roads and roads of significant logistical importance. It also specializes in climate-controlled facilities with refrigeration equipment with high efficiency and low power usage.

Productos Medix

Private Equity Round in 2013
Productos Medix, S.A. de C.V. is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the development and supply of medical treatments for conditions related to obesity, metabolism, and the central nervous system. The company operates a laboratory that focuses on providing comprehensive health solutions, particularly for patients suffering from overweight and obesity issues. By offering innovative and effective treatments, Productos Medix aims to address the diverse needs and complexities associated with these health challenges, specifically within the realms of metabolism and gastroenterology.

Kua Mex Foods

Private Equity Round in 2013
KUA Mex Foods is an investment firm focused on the food and beverage sector, specializing in the identification and development of Mexican companies and brands with significant growth potential. The company aims to consolidate various niches within the industry, capitalizing on opportunities for growth and synergies to enhance supply across multiple distribution channels. By strategically investing in businesses that align with the increasing demand for healthy food options, KUA Mex Foods positions itself to foster innovation and expansion in the market.

Hoteles City Express

Private Equity Round in 2013
Hoteles City Express is a Mexican hotel chain established in 2002, specializing in the economic segment of the business traveler market. The company launched its first hotel under the City Express brand in 2003 and subsequently expanded its portfolio to include City Suites in 2004 and City Junior in 2008. With a rapidly growing presence, Hoteles City Express operates over 96 hotels across Mexico and has distinguished itself as the fastest-growing hotel chain in the country. It is notable for being the first hotel chain in Latin America to receive LEED certification, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability through effective water and energy management, emissions reduction, and waste management programs. The combination of high-quality standards in design, construction, and safety, along with a skilled workforce, positions Hoteles City Express as a preferred lodging option for business travelers and an attractive investment opportunity for those seeking modern hotel franchises.

Hoteles City Express

Private Equity Round in 2010
Hoteles City Express is a Mexican hotel chain established in 2002, specializing in the economic segment of the business traveler market. The company launched its first hotel under the City Express brand in 2003 and subsequently expanded its portfolio to include City Suites in 2004 and City Junior in 2008. With a rapidly growing presence, Hoteles City Express operates over 96 hotels across Mexico and has distinguished itself as the fastest-growing hotel chain in the country. It is notable for being the first hotel chain in Latin America to receive LEED certification, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability through effective water and energy management, emissions reduction, and waste management programs. The combination of high-quality standards in design, construction, and safety, along with a skilled workforce, positions Hoteles City Express as a preferred lodging option for business travelers and an attractive investment opportunity for those seeking modern hotel franchises.

MediAccess

Private Equity Round in 2008
MediAccess is an integrated healthcare management company that specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare administrator services. The company focuses on enhancing access to medical health services with an emphasis on preventive care. MediAccess offers a diverse range of integrated medical services, including various medical insurance and prepaid programs, which are available through its own clinics as well as a wide national network of doctors and service providers. Additionally, the company caters to the needs of tourists in Mexico by providing tailored medical insurance options.

Aladia

Private Equity Round in 2006
Aladia is a tourism company based in Monterrey, Mexico, specializing in providing comprehensive travel services for foreign tourists. The company focuses on the sale of accommodation, ground transportation, and air transportation packages, facilitating seamless travel experiences for visitors to Mexico. By combining various travel elements, Aladia aims to cater to the diverse needs of its clientele, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable journey. With its expertise in the tourism sector, Aladia plays a significant role in enhancing the travel experience for international guests exploring Mexico.

VOIT Automotive GmbH

Private Equity Round in 2005
OIT Automotive is a multinational system supplier for the automotive industry. As a technology partner for the engineering, process development, and mass production, they focus on high-precision, customer-specific components for drive technology and driver assistance systems. The core competence is to optimize the complex product designs of his customers at an early stage and manufacture them in series with a reliable process. VOIT offers solutions from a single source: from product and process engineering to prototyping, toolmaking, large-scale production in foundries and stamping shops, surface processing, component assembly, and functional testing to just-in-time delivery of ready-to-install series parts. VOIT is already moving in the world of electrification and autonomous driving of tomorrow.

Ruhrpumpen

Private Equity Round in 2004
Ruhrpumpen, established in 1979 as part of Corporación EG, has evolved from a small machine shop into a global leader in the manufacturing of centrifugal pump systems. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including oil and gas, chemicals, power, water, and industrial markets. Ruhrpumpen offers an extensive portfolio of products, including overhung, magnetic, between-bearing, vertical, horizontal, reciprocating, decoking, and special service pumps. This wide array of pumping technologies enables the company to meet and exceed the diverse requirements of its clients across various applications. Through continuous capital investments, strategic acquisitions, and a strong focus on customer needs, Ruhrpumpen has solidified its position as a trusted supplier in the global marketplace.

Eckerle Holding

Private Equity Round in 2003
Eckerle Holding develops brush systems and EC modules and offers solutions for automotive, automation, electronics, and plastic technology.
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