Management Team

The Fund’s Management team has an experienced team of diverse backgrounds and a deep commitment to the development of Latin America.

With regional presence, technical expertise, and a proven investment track record, the team is uniquely positioned to deliver scalable impact across communities, companies and the environment

Co-managed by

Mesoamerica is one of the leading private equity investment, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and strategic consulting firms in Latin America, with over 25 years of experience.

Mesoamerica is a leading firm in the advisory and management of private equity investments, with over 25 years of experience across Latin America.

Headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, and San José, Costa Rica, and with operations in Chile, Mexico, and Colombia, Mesoamerica partners with purposeful companies that drive more sustainable production systems.

As private equity investment managers, they have structured nine investment vehicles totaling over US$800 million in capital commitments. Their team of ten seasoned professionals brings diverse expertise to support long-term value creation and impactful growth.

Evolve Management is a financial services firm headquartered in Mexico City, with operations across the United States, Mexico, and Latin America.

Evolve Management is a financial services firm headquartered in Mexico City, with operations across the United States, Mexico, and Latin America.

The company is committed to creating long-term value for shareholders, clients, the environment, and society by actively engaging in the development of innovative and strategic infrastructure solutions to address today’s most pressing challenges.

With a holistic and bankable approach, Evolve supports projects from the early conceptual stage through to the operation of large-scale initiatives, focusing primarily on energy, circular economy, mobility and transport, and nature conservation.

  • Luis Javier Castro

    Cofounder & Managing Director of Mesoamerica

  • Bernardo Duarte

    Founder & Managing Partner of Evolve Management Co.

  • Jose Antonio Sauma

    Managing Director of Mesoamerica

  • Alfredo Apéstegui

    Principal of Mesoamerica

Combined Skillset

  • Regional Reach & Investor Trust

    Operational Presence across Mexico, Central America, and South America

    Trusted by investors since 1996, with 9 vehicles under management

  • Investment & Asset Management Track Record

    Proven Private Equity and infrastructure asset managers

    Strong experience in vehicle structuring, fundraising, and long-term stewardship

    Combined M&A, financial advisory, and project finance capabilities

  • Circular Economy & Project Execution Expertise

    Hands-on circular economy experts with a curated pipeline of bankable projects

    Deep involvement in greenfield and brownfield development across the energy and environmental sectors

    Strong co-development, risk structuring, and execution capabilities for complex projects