Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV is an international manufacturer of baking products, operating in over 22 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company specializes in a wide array of products, including packed bread, sweet baked goods, salty snacks, cookies, tortillas, pitas, and confectionery items. Key brands under Grupo Bimbo include Bimbo, Ideal, Ricolino, Oroweat, Arnold, Thomas, and Sara Lee. The company maintains a robust direct distribution network, ensuring that products are efficiently delivered from its manufacturing facilities located in regions such as Uruguay, Rio de Janeiro, China, Santiago de Chile, and Argentina to various sales centers and warehouses. Grupo Bimbo's extensive product range includes sliced bread, buns, pastries, cakes, cookies, toast, English muffins, bagels, tortillas, flatbreads, and other snack items.

Established in 2012, IC Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay. It focuses on investing in early-stage startups with disruptive potential in the areas of financial technology (Fintech) and artificial intelligence (AI), particularly those targeting business-to-business markets.

Founded in 2011, NXTP Ventures is a venture capital firm based across offices in Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, and Argentina. It invests in early-stage startups, typically providing checks ranging from $500,000 to $5 million at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. The firm principally supports founders in four B2B verticals: Cloud & SaaS, FinTech, E-Commerce Enablers, and B2B Marketplaces.

Linzor Capital Partners is a Latin America focused private equity firm that targets mid-sized companies across sectors such as technology, IT, healthcare, B2B services, media, retail, industrials, fintech, and related areas. The firm pursues growth through strategic initiatives and operational improvements, often seeking to acquire controlling stakes and to exit via strategic sales, IPOs, or recapitalizations. It focuses on Latin America excluding Brazil, with activity in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Argentina, and has historically invested in companies with enterprise values roughly $100 million to $400 million and EBITDA of $10 million to $100 million, typically placing investments in the $20–$90 million range. Established in 2006 and based in Santiago, Chile, Linzor operates with additional offices in the region to support mid-market opportunities and co-investments with limited partners when appropriate.

MrPink VC is a venture capital firm based in Punta del Este, Uruguay, founded in 2021. It makes early-stage investments in startups across Spanish-speaking Latin America and Spain, including the CAPUC region (Chile, Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, and Colombia). The firm targets companies in blockchain, artificial intelligence, education, food, technology, and services, with a focus on ventures that strengthen social connections and improve human well-being. It emphasizes a founder-centric, long-term partnership built on honesty and clarity.

Aqua Capital, established in 2009, is a private equity firm headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. The company specializes in mid-market control growth equity investments, primarily focusing on the agribusiness and food sectors across Brazil and South America.

Founded in 1979, Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines was a bottling and distribution company for soft drinks, water, and juices. It operated as a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company until its closure in January 2018.

Alba Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 2017, it focuses on control and co-control investments in Argentina and Uruguay, providing capital and strategic support to businesses seeking consolidation or growth opportunities. The firm emphasizes active ownership to help portfolio companies improve operations, expand markets, and enhance value for investors.

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a Canadian Crown corporation dedicated to funding research in developing countries with the aim of promoting growth, reducing poverty, and facilitating large-scale positive change. Established in 1970 by an act of Parliament, IDRC supports innovative thinkers who address practical development challenges by providing essential resources, advice, and training. This support enables researchers to implement and disseminate their solutions effectively. IDRC collaborates with development partners to enhance the impact of its investments and extend innovations to a broader audience globally. Additionally, the organization offers fellowships and awards to cultivate a new generation of development leaders. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, IDRC operates four regional offices in Montevideo, Nairobi, Amman, and New Delhi, allowing it to maintain close connections to the communities it serves. The organization is governed by a board of up to 14 governors, with its chairperson reporting to Parliament through the Minister of International Development.

Panapesca S.p.A. is an Italian company engaged in the production, processing, preservation, and distribution of frozen fish products, including fish fillets, shrimp, octopus, squid, and codfish, as well as ready-to-use fish mixes. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Massa e Cozzile, Italy, the company operates production facilities in Thailand, Morocco, Spain, Holland, Italy, and Argentina. Panapesca offers a diverse range of products, including frozen meat and vegetables, fresh fish, and private label options. Its distribution network serves various sectors, including retail, food service, and wholesale markets, catering to both large and small-scale clients. The company also sells directly to consumers through its shops and online platforms. Panapesca is known for its commitment to quality, overseeing every stage of the production chain, from sourcing raw materials to processing and distribution. Its trading activities extend across multiple countries, including France, Spain, the Netherlands, Uruguay, and the United States.

Despegar is an online travel agency that specializes in the Portuguese and Spanish-speaking markets, providing services for both leisure and corporate travelers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company enables users to research travel options, check flight availability, and make reservations for flights, hotels, and car rentals through its platform. Despegar also offers various travel-related services, including vacation packages and access to airlines and accommodation options. The company operates in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Spain, and the United States, aiming to facilitate unique travel experiences for its customers.

Tether Limited, established in 2014 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, is a pioneering company that facilitates the use of fiat currencies in a digital manner through its blockchain-enabled platform. It issues a stablecoin called Tether, which is pegged to the value of various fiat currencies, enabling businesses such as exchanges, wallets, and payment processors to seamlessly integrate and transact with traditional currencies on the blockchain. Tether's innovative approach aims to disrupt conventional financial systems by providing a stable, familiar accounting unit for digital transactions, thereby democratizing cross-border transactions across the blockchain.

Founded in 1997, Endeavor is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting high-impact entrepreneurs. With operations in nearly 40 countries, Endeavor's network comprises over 2,000 entrepreneurs who have created more than 3.9 million jobs and generated revenues exceeding $28 billion.

A public business accelerator founded in 2010 by the Chilean government. It aims to attract global entrepreneurs to launch their businesses in Chile, offering a large portfolio of up to 160 startups annually through distinct programs tailored to different stages.

Prosus is the international internet assets division of Naspers. The global investment group is the largest consumer internet company in Europe, and among the largest technology investors in the world, operating across a variety of platforms and geographies. Prosus is a unique blend of venture capital and operating company that funds, acquires, builds and scales technology businesses. It combines venture capital investing with deep operational experience in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The company has meaningful investments in Tencent, Mail.ru, Ctrip.com International Limited, and DeliveryHero. Prosus has a primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam (AEX:PRX) and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (XJSE:PRX), and is majority owned by Naspers.

General Atlantic is a private equity growth and expansion firm founded in 1980 and headquartered in New York. It provides growth capital and strategic support to growth companies across sectors including software and services, technology, consumer, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, with a long-term investment horizon and a collaborative approach. The firm maintains a global footprint with offices in Stamford, Palo Alto, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, London, Munich, Jakarta, Mumbai, Singapore, Mexico City, Sao Paulo and other major markets to partner with management teams and build market-leading businesses.

Founded in 1881, Banco de Sabadell is a Spanish banking group specializing in serving small and medium enterprises. It offers a wide range of financial products and services for personal, business, and private customers, including retail banking, corporate banking, asset management, insurance, and pension products.

Bossa Invest is a venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011, that manages investment portfolios and provides asset management services to clients across sectors, with a focus on software as a service companies, and analyzes market trends to inform its investment decisions while operating in finance, technology, and real estate.

Draper Startup House fosters global connections among entrepreneurs, providing accommodations, coworking spaces, and programming focused on innovation. It empowers startups by offering access to funding and mentorship opportunities.

Santander US is a diversified financial services company delivering retail and commercial banking, consumer finance, private banking, and investment services across the United States. It operates Santander Bank for traditional banking, Santander Consumer USA for consumer financing, private banking through operations in Miami, and investment banking activities in New York. The company provides business and personal banking, mortgages, loans, credit cards, and digital banking through mobile and online channels, serving sectors including media, information technology, energy, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. With about 15,000 employees and around 5 million customers, Santander US maintains assets of roughly $155 billion and forms part of a larger international banking group. It focuses on helping people and businesses prosper by leveraging its network to support regional markets in the United States.

Founded in 1870, Deutsche Bank is a global financial institution headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. It offers a wide range of services including asset management, retail banking, private wealth management, corporate banking, and transaction banking. The bank serves clients across various sectors such as financial institutions, healthcare, media, technology, and governments worldwide.

Founded in 2020, Addition is a venture capital firm based in New York. It invests in early and growth-stage technology companies led by visionary founders.

Masdar is a renewable energy company that develops large-scale clean energy projects. It aims to embody the UAE's commitment to sustainable practices and support its transition towards a knowledge-based economy.

Established with $500 million, Citi Impact Fund invests equity in U.S.-based private companies addressing societal challenges through innovative solutions. They typically co-invest alongside other venture capitalists, committing between $250,000 to $10 million across seed to pre-IPO stages. The fund focuses on four verticals: future of work, climate resilience, financial inclusion, and social infrastructure. It actively supports women and minority-led businesses.

Founded in 2019, Caravela Capital is a venture capital firm based in Curitiba, Brazil. It focuses on investing in early-stage companies across Latin America, with a particular interest in healthcare, financial services, and B2B products.

Oikocredit is a financial institution established in 1968 and based in the Netherlands. It focuses on empowering individuals and communities by providing funding to the microfinance sector, fair trade organizations, cooperatives, and small to medium enterprises. Oikocredit aims to create sustainable opportunities for people in need, enabling them to improve their own circumstances through access to financial resources.

IDB Lab is the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank Group. Based in Washington, DC, it was established in 1993 as an economic development agency that supports growth and poverty reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean. It promotes development through private sector activities by encouraging private investment and advancing private sector development, with a focus on creating opportunities for the poor and vulnerable, and it manages its assets through the executive management team.

Quona Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in fintech companies in emerging markets, focusing on financial inclusion for underserved consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises. The firm backs startups developing financial products and services beyond microcredit, including alternative lending, remittances, insurance, prepaid services, and payments infrastructure, as well as software that enhances distribution, financial management, and online bill payments. It targets companies leveraging digital platforms to expand access to banking and financial services in Sub-Saharan Africa, India and Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Typical investments range from about 1 to 10 million. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, DC, with additional offices in Bengaluru, Lima, Cape Town, and Mexico City, Quona Capital aims to fuel inclusive fintech and related adjacencies such as agriculture, healthcare, education, commerce, and mobility finance.

Founded in 2010, Broadhaven is a merchant banking firm based in New York City. It provides strategic financial advisory services and invests in early-stage companies at the intersection of financial services and technology.

Mouro Capital is a fintech-focused venture capital firm established in 2014 and headquartered in London. Backed by Banco Santander since 2015, it funds entrepreneurs building the next generation of financial services across the fintech value chain, from early to growth stage startups. Its portfolio spans Europe, North America, and Latin America, with teams in London, San Francisco, and Madrid supporting investments across software and financial services.

Blue Owl Capital is an alternative asset management firm headquartered in New York, established in 2011. The firm specializes in providing investors with access to direct lending and GP capital solutions, employing a variety of investment vehicles. Blue Owl Capital focuses on growth-stage technology companies, as well as sectors such as financial institutions, real estate, and credit. With a strong emphasis on a permanent capital base, the firm offers a differentiated platform of capital solutions aimed at private market participants, including alternative asset managers and private middle-market corporations. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Blue Owl Capital is committed to delivering tailored investment strategies to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

Founded in 1985, Blackstone is a global investment firm that manages capital on behalf of pension funds and large institutions across alternative asset classes. It offers services to institutional investors, including pension plans and pooled investment vehicles, through its various subsidiaries such as Blackstone Alternative Asset Management.

Andreessen Horowitz is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz and based in Menlo Park, California. It invests in software and technology companies across seed to late-stage rounds, with emphasis on enterprise software, cloud computing, infrastructure, data storage, and consumer internet, as well as sectors at the intersection of computer science and life sciences such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital health. The firm backs companies across the United States and internationally, spanning sectors including fintech, crypto, and consumer and business applications. Its approach combines early-stage support with growth-stage backing, aiming to help portfolio companies scale and innovate in rapidly evolving tech landscapes.

Founded in 2006, Techstars is a global platform that supports and invests in early-stage technology companies. Through its mentorship-driven accelerator programs, seed investments, and venture capital fund, Techstars fosters innovation across various sectors worldwide.

Founded in 1966, Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing. With over $60 billion in assets under management, the firm invests across various sectors and stages, typically taking board seats and minority or majority stakes. Headquartered in New York with offices worldwide, Warburg Pincus has invested in over 930 companies across more than 40 countries.

The Carlyle Group is a global alternative asset manager founded in 1987 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It manages a diversified set of investment programs across private equity, real assets, global market strategies and investment solutions, serving institutional and high-net-worth clients. The firm pursues value creation through active ownership and portfolio management across sectors such as aerospace and defense, government services, consumer, healthcare, technology, energy and real estate, and it operates across regions worldwide through multiple investment platforms and advisory services.

Founded in 2018, Innogen Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Salvador, El Salvador. It invests in early-stage technology companies with proven business models across Central America, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia.

Olist is a Brazilian e-commerce platform that enables small and medium-sized sellers to reach online marketplaces and customers. Based in Curitiba, it connects merchants with major online retailers and provides an integrated suite of offerings across commerce, logistics, and capital, including tools to sell on marketplaces, social-commerce storefronts, a cloud-based logistics network, and financing or payment options. The company began by linking merchants to marketplaces and has evolved into a comprehensive end-to-end solution designed to help SMBs navigate a fragmented digital ecosystem and expand their reach to international marketplaces.

Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC, established in 1998, is a private equity firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York. It manages approximately $2 billion in assets, focusing on the middle market. The firm invests in mature, privately held companies across various sectors, including communications, healthcare, consumer products, and industrials, among others. Charlesbank partners with management teams to acquire and build fundamentally strong businesses, typically investing between $20 million to $150 million per transaction in companies with enterprise values ranging from $50 million to $1.5 billion and EBITDA between $15 million and $75 million. The firm takes a board seat in its portfolio companies and aims to hold investments for five to seven years, exiting through IPOs, strategic sales, or sales to other private equity firms. Charlesbank prefers to take majority and minority stakes in companies.

Founded in 2005, Y Combinator is a California-based startup accelerator and early-stage venture capital firm. It provides funding, mentorship, and resources to early-stage companies across various industries, with a focus on technology, healthcare, and finance. The organization helps founders refine their business models and products through an intensive three-month program in Silicon Valley, culminating in Demo Day presentations to investors.

Founded in 2017 and based in Guadalajara, Mexico, Redwood Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech startups with high growth potential across various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, energy, consumer products, and business services. The firm takes an industry-agnostic approach, focusing on companies with scalable business models.

Blend360 is an AI services provider that helps organizations unlock value by combining data science, artificial intelligence technology, and human expertise. The company aligns data-driven insights with strategic decision-making to support growth and innovation. Its capabilities span data strategy, analytics, and marketing solutions enabled by data science, talent, and technology, delivering measurable improvements in enterprise performance.

Elevar Equity is a private equity and venture capital firm that provides early-stage and growth capital to high-potential, impact-focused companies. It concentrates on businesses that serve low-income customers in emerging markets, including financial services, education, healthcare, housing, agriculture, and MSMEs, with a particular emphasis on scalable, affordable distribution models for the base of the pyramid. The firm supports a range of sectors, notably fintech, education and employability, market linkages, and housing, aiming to deliver both meaningful social impact and financial returns. Elevar typically takes minority or majority stakes and pursues long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, it operates additional offices in San Francisco, Bangalore, Ebene, Bogota, and Mexico City, reflecting a multi-regional footprint across India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Its investment approach centers on human-centered solutions that connect underserved customers to essential products and services, with a focus on sustainable growth and measurable impact.

Founded in 1998, PayPal is a leading global technology platform that enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers, merchants, businesses, and governments worldwide. With over 375 million active users across 200 markets, PayPal facilitates secure, convenient, and affordable financial transactions, empowering individuals and businesses to thrive in the global economy.

IGNIA is a Mexico-based venture capital firm founded in 2007 that invests across early to growth stages in Latin America, focusing on health, financial services, education and technology companies. It targets ventures that serve low-income populations and address basic services such as healthcare, housing, water and energy, and prefers sectors like fintech, SaaS, edtech, healthtech, e-commerce and marketplaces. Investments are primarily in equity, with occasional subordinated debt or convertible debt structures, and the firm pursues co-investments with other investors. The firm concentrates on opportunities in Mexico and Latin America and supports high-growth enterprises at the base of the pyramid, including B2C businesses, seeking to generate positive social impact alongside financial returns.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to fostering private sector development in emerging markets. It provides financial services, including loans and equity investments, ranging from $1 million to $100 million, with a focus on projects that drive economic growth and social impact. IFC invests across various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, education, technology, and financial services.

Wayra UK is the corporate venture arm and accelerator of Wayra, the global open-innovation program of Telefónica. It runs accelerator programs for early-stage technology startups across industries including health care, information technology, cybersecurity, smart transport and smart city, and 5G, providing investment and acceleration support. The unit connects startups with Telefónica’s networks and partners to enable collaboration and scale opportunities, aiming to generate joint business opportunities between innovators and Telefónica. As part of a worldwide network spanning multiple countries, Wayra UK positions itself as a bridge between entrepreneurs and corporate-scale opportunity, facilitating access to capital, mentorship, and business development.

Tiger Global Management is a New York based investment firm that manages public and private market strategies to pursue technology-driven growth opportunities worldwide. Founded in 2001 by Charles (Chase) Coleman, the firm invests in leading global companies across various industries, with a particular emphasis on technology-enabled growth. In public markets it employs long/short and growth strategies, while in private markets it targets opportunities from early to late stage. The firm operates globally, including the United States, China, India, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, and works with portfolio companies across their lifecycle to drive long-term value.

Minerva Foods is a prominent exporter of fresh beef and various meat products based in South America. The company engages in the slaughtering of livestock and the processing of beef, sheep, and related products. It operates multiple facilities, including slaughtering and boning plants that acquire livestock, and processing plants that convert raw materials into finished goods. Additionally, Minerva Foods has distribution centers worldwide to ensure quality and timely delivery of its products. The company also maintains international trading offices strategically located to enhance relationships across different regions, facilitating the export of fresh chilled, frozen, and processed meat, as well as live cattle.

Founded in 2009, DST Global is an investment firm focusing on late-stage ventures in the Internet sector. With offices in Menlo Park, New York, London, Beijing, and Hong Kong, the company invests globally, targeting rapidly growing companies across software, TMT, mobile, internet of things, e-commerce, fintech, insurance, capital market, and institution sectors.