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Buena Vista Capital
Marcial Marambio established Buenavista Capital in 2008. He previously founded Socimer Advisory Services in New York and Vision Advisors in Nassau, Santiago...
Buena Vista Capital
Marcial Marambio established Buenavista Capital in 2008. He previously founded Socimer Advisory Services in New York and Vision Advisors in Nassau, Santiago and Bogotá. The firm traces its origins to capital markets and banking entrepreneurs and advises high-net-worth Chilean families. The office builds diversified portfolios that combine public equities, fixed income and alternative assets. It allocates across buyouts, growth equity, secondaries and seed-stage opportunities. Geographic reach covers South America and Europe. Services include consolidated reporting, monthly reviews and access to private transactions in sectors such as mining and infrastructure. The team includes Juan Manuel Carvallo, who joined at founding after roles at Bank of America and Banco de Chile, and six additional investment and operations professionals. No adjacent philanthropic vehicles or club memberships appear in public materials. Josefina Mackena joined the distribution team in 2024.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2008
Location
Region
South America
Country
Chile
City
Santiago
Corporate office
Avenida Nueva Costanera 4229, Oficina 401, Vitacura, Santiago, Chile
Principals
Marcial Marambio
Presidente
Juan Manuel Carvallo
Gerente General
Josefina Mackena
Gerente Distribución
Cecil Chellew
Asociado Family Office
Ana María Hernandez
Asesora Family Office
Ignacio Parraguez
Portfolio Manager
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Buenavista Capital?
Marcial Marambio serves as Presidente and sets overall direction. Juan Manuel Carvallo acts as Gerente General and oversees portfolio construction. An internal investment committee reviews recommendations.
How does Buenavista Capital source proprietary deal flow?
The firm generates direct opportunities through its network in Chile and broader Latin America. It also structures private transactions in mining and other sectors via partnerships such as the one with CORFO.
Is Buenavista Capital structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It functions as a multi-family office. The firm provides consolidated reporting, tax and estate planning, and access to both public markets and private deals for multiple Chilean families.
Does Buenavista Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
It allocates to external managers in public and alternative vehicles while also pursuing direct private equity and infrastructure investments in Latin America.
What investment stages does Buenavista Capital typically target?
The firm covers buyouts, growth equity, secondaries, early-stage and seed investments according to its stated strategy.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The client base consists of families whose wealth originated in capital markets and banking activities in Chile.
How is Buenavista Capital related to LVA Índices?
LVA Índices is listed among the firm's other assets and operates from the same Santiago location.
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