Roberto E. Ponce Romay

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Venture Capital Investor in Latin America | Veteran Investment Banker | Turnarounds and Distress Specialist @ Invermaster Ventures
Roberto E. Ponce Romay's Location
Miami, Florida, United States, United States
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About Roberto E. Ponce Romay

Over 30 years of experience in business consulting, investment banking, and private equity. Led over 250 business development and international expansion advisory projects in Latin America and executed about $3B in M&As and Corporate Finance transactions and $200M in Venture Capital and Private Equity Investments. Active shareholder in a few regional venture capital investments, mainly in Mexico, Central America, Peru, and Argentina.A stellar career at Bain & Company, serving in all positions, from Analyst to Senior Manager, part of the founding team of Bain´s offices in México and Costa Rica, and the initial Bain team in Brazil. Advisor and Board member of the most important business groups of the region, a regional airline, a global MedTech company, a construction materials retail chain, the biggest supermarket chain, a few soft drinks bottlers, a real estate developer, and a logistic conglomerate. Speaker in seminars and conferences and columnist in regional news media. Sponsors the Latin American Center for Entrepreneurs in INCAE. He holds an MBA from INCAE Business School and is an Aeronautical Engineer from the Argentinean Air Force. Founder-member of the Costa Rica Blockchain Association and the president of the Fintech Association for Central America and the Caribbean.Notable investments: Establishment Labs Holdings (USA), Levita Magnetics (USA), Ripio (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina), Afluenta (Mexico, Peru, Argentina), Borderless Capital (USA), Huli (Costa Rica), Speratum (Costa Rica), Artemis Growth Fund (USA), Blockchain Ventures (USA, UK), CoreCo Private Equity (USA, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras), YessCredit (Costa Rica), IMPESA-Monibyte (Central America and Mexico), Ly$to Card (Costa Rica).

Roberto E. Ponce Romay's Current Company Details
Invermaster Ventures

Invermaster Ventures

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Venture Capital Investor in Latin America | Veteran Investment Banker | Turnarounds and Distress Specialist
Roberto E. Ponce Romay Work Experience Details
  • Invermaster Ventures
    Managing Director
    Invermaster Ventures Jul 2017 - Present
    Miami Beach, Florida, Us
    • Invermaster Ventures is the internal division of the Invermaster group. An exclusive investment platform in Latin America that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Direct Investments. Invermaster achieves superior economic returns by strategically supporting extraordinary fund managers and passionate, entrepreneurial partners.• Close to $100M in private equity and venture capital investments with a notable exit in 2018 in NASDAQ for a Central America company valued today at more than $1.5 B. Mr. Ponce oversees the investment strategy and creates value for the portfolio companies by supporting the founders and CEOs in fundraising, strategic imperatives, operational improvements, business development, financial performance, and geographic expansion.
  • Cube Ventures Vc Firm
    General Partner
    Cube Ventures Vc Firm Apr 2024 - Present
    Bogotá, Bogotá, Co
    VC firm that accelerates early-stage tech startups in Latin America.
  • Fintech Centroamérica Y El Caribe
    Member Board Of Directors
    Fintech Centroamérica Y El Caribe Apr 2021 - Present
    San Jose, San Jose, Cr
    • FinTech Central America and the Caribbean Association (created in 2016) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to offer our partners and the public space for open and transparent collaboration to strengthen the FinTech ecosystem in our Central American and Caribbean regions.• Mr. Ponce is an active member of the Board of Directors who works to fulfill the organization's mission and serves as its leader to set policy, agendas and chair meetings. Mediates issues between board members and organization members. Represents the organization to outside parties, government agencies, the central bank, and regulators. Assists the manager in setting priorities and action plans and addresses and discusses confronting issues with Board members and relevant stakeholders. Monitors financial reports and works with Board members to remain compliant.
  • Coreco Private Equity
    Junior Partner
    Coreco Private Equity Jun 2012 - Apr 2018
    Guatemala City, Gt
    • A $50M private equity fund for Central America and the Dominican Republic. A small partnership focused on making investments in high-growth companies across diverse sectors in Central America. Using the partner´s extensive experience in venture, private equity, and investment banking, the fund capitalizes, builds, and ultimately creates a valuable business in Central America with the potential to become regional leaders in their respective sectors. Notable investors: Norfund (Norwegian Development Fund), Obivan (Swiss Government Development Fund), MIF/IADB (InterAmerican Development Bank), BIO (Belgian Investment Authority), IFC (International Finance Corporation), DEG (German Development Bank).• As a Junior Partner of the fund, I was co-responsible for the fund's administration, management, and operation. Raises funds, followed by administering the day-to-day operations, including identifying the investment opportunities and maximizing the value of the investment by participating in the Board of Directors of some portfolio companies.
  • Establishment Labs
    President Of The Board Of Directors
    Establishment Labs Aug 2013 - Feb 2016
    Coyol , Alajuela, Cr
    • The most innovative silicone implant manufacturer in the world that created the next generation of breast implants with the most advanced levels of safety. With 30 years of experience and regulatory offices in the United States, a European distribution center in Belgium, and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Costa Rica, Establishment Labs is the next-generation breast implant producer with regulatory approvals worldwide. The company is creating the most advanced levels of safety for women seeking to improve their appearance through Motiva’s proprietary technologies and higher quality standards.• As the first Chairman of the holding company, Mr. Ponce supported the Founder and Management Team on its path to profitability. He developed the fundraising strategy from Seed investment to its very first Series A investment that completed an exit strategy in its 2018 IPO in NASDAQ: ESTA, becoming the first technology company in the region to surpass the $1B market cap.
  • Invermaster
    General Manager
    Invermaster Apr 2007 - Sep 2010
    Miami, Florida, Us
    • A regional investment banking boutique and an independent strategic advisory firm for Latin America with offices in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, and Miami. It specializes in strategic consulting, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity, and venture capital investments.• As Co-Founder and Managing Director of Invermaster, led the firm to its initial growth stages to become a referent in the region.
  • Finanzas Estructuradas Costa Rica
    Senior Vice President Of Business Development
    Finanzas Estructuradas Costa Rica Jul 2005 - Jun 2007
    • A firm specializing in Business Consulting and Investment Banking with expertise in a wide array of sectors of the economy and a world outlook on new trends. • Leading the international client’s portfolio and developing the M&A practice of the firm. In 12 months, I have engaged a dozen clients with a transaction potential of $65 M and participated in several presentations, seminars, and conferences for brand-building purposes.
  • Bain & Company, Inc.
    Senior Manager
    Bain & Company, Inc. Jul 1993 - Dec 2000
    Boston, Ma, Us
    • Bain is a global top management consulting firm. It advises leaders on strategy, marketing, organization, operations, IT, and M&A, across all industries. Across 64 cities in 39 countries, it works alongside clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperforms the competition, and redefine industries. • Founder team member of the Mexico City (1997) and Costa Rica (1993) offices and the first Latin American to become a manager in the firm. I have led projects in almost every country in the region. My experience covers corporate and business-unit growth strategies, marketing, productivity improvements, due diligence, and M&A advisory; in various industries such as retail, consumer products, electronic equipment, software, Internet, and telecom. Associate Consultant, Consultant, and Manager of Bain.

Roberto E. Ponce Romay Skills

Mergers And Acquisitions Private Equity Business Strategy Strategy Corporate Finance Venture Capital Project Finance Entrepreneurship Strategic Planning Business Planning Investment Banking Investments Management Restructuring Due Diligence Valuation Business Development Mergers Financial Modeling Portfolio Management Financial Analysis Corporate Development Emerging Markets Management Consulting Consulting Finance Team Leadership New Business Development Retail Capital Markets Negotiation Start Ups Strategic Consulting Leadership

Roberto E. Ponce Romay Education Details

  • Incae Business School
    Incae Business School
    Finance And Banking
  • Instituto Universitario Aeronáutico
    Instituto Universitario Aeronáutico
    Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

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