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Novita Capital

Novita Capital launches, grows and advises new ventures, especially in developing markets. Its mission is to identify, structure and aid the growth of...

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Novita Capital

Novita Capital launches, grows and advises new ventures, especially in developing markets. Its mission is to identify, structure and aid the growth of companies that are innovators and pioneers in their segments, with most focus in healthcare usually combined with a real estate footprint. It also provides financial advisory services including market analysis, valuation, and mergers and acquisitions.

General information

Firm type

Generalist

Year founded

2005

Location

Region

Latin America

Country

Costa Rica

City

San José

Corporate office

San José, Costa Rica

Principals

Eric Fullmer

Founder and Managing Director

Roberto Herrera

Medical Director, Hospital Metropolitano

Martí Jiménez

Cofounder, Verdeza

Felipe Koberg

Cofounder, Veragua Rainforest

Luis Hernández

Cofounder, Berkana Naturals

Sector focus

Healthcare ServicesReal EstateConsumer

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Novita Capital?

Eric Fullmer, the firm's founder, acts as Managing Director and is the central decision-maker. Each operating company also maintains a dedicated cofounder or director — such as Roberto Herrera at Hospital Metropolitano or Martí Jiménez at Verdeza — who leads that entity's strategy within Novita's portfolio.

How does Novita Capital source its opportunities?

Novita functions as an originating operator: it identifies structural gaps in Central American services — particularly healthcare and housing — then assembles management teams, sites, and regulatory approvals to build companies de novo. The firm's three-year site-selection process for Verdeza exemplifies the deliberate, ground-up sourcing model.

Does Novita Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

Novita only pursues direct deals. The firm does not report any fund-of-funds commitments or investments in externally managed vehicles. Every disclosed holding — from Hospital Metropolitano to the planned Residential REIT — was created and capitalized directly by Novita.

Which sectors does Novita Capital explicitly avoid?

Novita's public materials do not list specific exclusions. However, its disclosed portfolio shows a deliberate concentration in healthcare services and real estate, with a single consumer products line (Berkana Naturals). Traditional tech venture and financial services are notably absent from its holdings.

How is Novita Capital related to MediSmart and Hospital Metropolitano?

Novita launched Hospital Metropolitano in 2010 and later established MediSmart as the health management organization serving its patient base. The two entities operate as sister companies, with Novita providing the originating capital and strategic oversight (per the firm).

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