Strategic Capital for Mexico’s Growth Engine
Unlocking value in small and mid-sized enterprises through structured refinancing, private equity, and active partnership. Working together with the best banks and Mexico’s midmarket companies, driving the economy.
Pionero Capital provides strategic debt refinancing solutions tohigh-quality Mexican SMEs facing temporary financial constraints — aligningbanks, investors, and operators to create resilient growth.
We don’t believe inone-size-fits-all capital. Every business and situation requires a tailoredinvestment approach, rigorous underwriting, and close partnership withmanagement teams from entry through exit.
How we create value
Our Strategy
Bridging the SME Financing GapWe acquire and restructure Stage 2 bank loans of mid-market Mexican SMEs,providing immediate relief and long-term stability.
Win-Win Partnerships
Banks retain client relationships, guarantees, and downside protection, while improving ROE and freeing balance sheet capacity.
Resilient Recovery
Extended maturities and tailored structures allowbusinesses to recover, reinvest, and scale responsibly while becoming titans oftheir industry
Change Management
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Creating Measurable Impact
“I would without a doubt say that this will help Mexico’s SMEs have true impact locally, globally, and amazing returns for the fund”
Glisco Partners
2.2x
Average capital recovery and value uplift
Consistent
Risk-adjusted returns across market cycles
“These are the alternative investment strategies that the country and region desperately require”
CITI Banamex
OUR MANAGMENT TEAM
Moshe Schlisser
Chairman
A seasoned investor with an extensive PE background in emerging markets. Moshe is the chairman of TANTEL Holdings, one of the most prolific investment firms in East Africa. He co-founded Shefa Capital, a leading venture growth firm specializing in deep-tech investments. Recognized as a domain expert in fintech and digital assets, he actively shapes the direction of a dozen public and private company boards.
Eitan Capuano
Managing Partner
Eitan boasts an impressive 6-year tenure spearheading lucrative transactions across Latin America. His career encompasses private debt, real estate, and venture capital. At prominent investment funds, he steered over $500 million USD in investments across a diversified portfolio. Eitan's multifaceted expertise encompasses fundraising, navigating complex private debt structures, effecting corporate turnarounds, and optimizing operational efficiencies.
Daniel Gabai
Managing Partner
Daniel has a proven track record in both investment banking and venture investing. With over $3 billion USD in transaction volume across 13 geographies, his experience encompasses a comprehensive range of financial activities. Expertise includes: mergers and acquisitions (M&A), fundraising and direct investments, financial structuring, and debt financing.
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