Unlocking value through structured credit and strategic partnership

We are a Mexico-focused private markets investment firm specializing in strategic debt refinancing for high-quality SMEs facing temporary financial constraints.

We operate at the intersection of banks, investors, and operators, acquiring and restructuring existing credit exposures to unlock liquidity, reduce risk, and enable businesses to return to a path of sustainable growth.

Our approach combines disciplined underwriting, bank-backed security structures, and active partnership with management teams. By aligning incentives across all stakeholders, we transform transitional situations into resilient, value-generating opportunities.

Structured Credit
Tailored refinancing solutions designed to protect downside, unlock liquidity, and support long-term business recovery.
Active Partnership
Hands-on collaboration with banks, investors, and management teams to drive execution, operational improvement, and value creation.

We do not deploy generic capital. Each investment is structured to balance downside protection with upside participation, often combining secured credit positions with equity exposure. Through close collaboration with financial institutions and portfolio companies, we ensure disciplined execution from initial refinancing through operational improvement and value realization.

How we create value

Our Strategy

Bridging the SME Financing Gap. We acquire and restructure Stage 2 bank loans of mid-market Mexican SMEs, providing immediate relief and long-term stability.

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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 allow businesses to recover, reinvest, and scale responsibly while becoming titans oftheir industry

Change Management

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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.

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.

Eitan Capuano

VP Operations

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.

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