LIV Capital

What is LIV Capital?

LIV Capital, established in 2000 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, is a Mexican Private Equity firm that focuses on investing in mid-market companies with significant presence in Mexico, extending its reach throughout the broader Latin American markets. The firm operates with the philosophy of being 'People First,' partnering with high-caliber management teams driven by growth and integrity. The investment team at LIV Capital is comprised of professionals with over 80 years of combined private equity experience, embodying a multi-cultural and multi-lingual blend of operational and transactional expertise.

LIV Capital emphasizes a growth mindset and active, hands-on investment approach across its portfolio, offering strategic and operational support, and maintaining robust involvement from investment to exit.

Their strategy includes providing support in finance, strategic direction and oversight, including taking board seats and offering operational support, reporting and monitoring via financial and operational KPIs, and paving the path to exit, such as exploring continual exit opportunities and building relations with potential acquirers.

The fund operates with a clear focus on sectors such as technology, media, telecommunications, education, healthcare, and financial services, and has raised three funds totaling $300 million in committed capital, executing 13 investments to date.

LIV Capital aims to control or make influential minority investments as the sole or lead investor, pursuing growth opportunities where the firm's network and proven expertise can be effectively leveraged. Their core values champion transparency, deep involvement with portfolio companies, and a meritocratic culture that rewards excellence. The firm targets investments primarily in scalable Software businesses including Web Marketplaces and SaaS with a strong operating leverage, aiming for considerable EBITDA growth within a four to six-year period.

LIV Capital's investment size ranges from approximately $1,800,000 to $79,690,000, with a commitment to delivering superior returns to their Limited Partners (LPs).

What they say:

We are a private equity fund manager focusing on the Mexican market from Mexico City.

What we look for: We invest in high-growth companies.