Investar Financial Corporation

Investar Financial Corporation

Investar Financial Corporation was established in 2000 by Alberto Martin-Soberón. The family's wealth stems from its holding in Organización Soriana, a major Mexican supermarket operator. The firm maintains its headquarters in Dallas and structures investments through dedicated arms for private equity, active equity co-investments and real estate. The strategy centers on direct acquisitions of operating companies in healthcare services, financial technology and consumer sectors. Confirmed holdings include MD Medical Group, acquired in August 2007, and TransNetwork, acquired in July 2002. Additional positions encompass New Seasons Market, entered in February 2016, and an earlier stake in Maxi Transfers taken in February 2000 and sold to Housatonic Partners in October 2020. Geographic reach spans the United States and Mexico with supplementary exposure indicated in Asia, Europe and South America. The office employs direct ownership and board participation across its portfolio. It maintains the Investar Impact Foundation, established in 2023, which directs giving toward education initiatives in the Dallas area. Christian Fuentes leads real estate activity through ICP Group while Javier Larraza serves as Managing Director. No material operational events have been recorded in the past 24 months. The structure differs from typical family offices through its emphasis on controlling interests in operating businesses rather than passive fund commitments. This approach allows ongoing governance involvement in portfolio companies that align with the U.S. Hispanic market thesis.