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Pedralbes Partners
Pedralbes Partners is an independent investment banking platform focused on Mexican growth companies and cross-border middle market transactions.
Pedralbes Partners
Pedralbes Partners is an independent investment banking platform focused on Mexican growth companies and cross-border middle market transactions. It advises Mexico-centric M&A and capital markets for entrepreneurs, family businesses, multinationals, and private equity firms. The firm operates from offices in Mexico City, Madrid and Miami and is part of CDI Global.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2014
Location
Region
Latin America
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico City
Corporate office
Tres Picos 65, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 CDMX, Mexico
Additional offices
Madrid, Spain · Miami, Florida, United States
Principals
Demian Esser
Founding Partner
José López Portillo
Founding Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Pedralbes Partners?
Founding Partners Demian Esser and José López Portillo lead the firm and drive mandate execution. They are supported by senior advisors Jerónimo Bremer and Patricio Serna, plus sector-specific industry advisors Dennis Brandl and Theo Mills, though as an advisory boutique, any investment decision rests with the firm's clients, not Pedralbes itself.
How does Pedralbes source proprietary deal flow?
The firm combines a Mexico City-based sector-specialist team with the global distribution of the CDI Global alliance, which maintains active partner offices in 30 countries. This dual structure gives Pedralbes a real-time view into Mexican entrepreneurs seeking international liquidity and multinational acquirers targeting Mexican growth assets, creating a two-way mandate pipeline.
What sectors does Pedralbes explicitly avoid?
The firm publishes a positive list of six target sectors — Technology, Media & Digital; Industrials; Financial Services; Chemicals; Healthcare; and Food & Agriforestry — and does not claim expertise in sectors outside that set, such as real estate, infrastructure, or natural resources.
Does Pedralbes make direct investments or participate in fund commitments?
No. As a fee-based advisor, Pedralbes does not commit capital. It advises companies on capital raises from private equity funds, family offices, and multilateral agencies — as demonstrated by the 2024 Prolade raise from the IDB — but it does not deploy its own balance sheet.
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