Performa Partners

The firm’s sourcing is not publicly documented. Given its reliance on a global alliance of 30 offices and its positioning as an operational turnaround specialist, opportunities likely arrive through restructuring ecosystems, legal and accounting channels, and corporate referrals. It targets companies facing chronic or acute crises, often where traditional financing has become unavailable.

Performa describes itself as an ‘Agent of Business Transformation’ rather than a conventional fund manager. It executes transactions — buyouts, divestitures, growth, and turnaround mandates — but does not disclose any LP fund structures. Its model emphasizes hands-on interim management and co-execution alongside existing teams, blurring the line between consultancy and principal investing.

The firm claims over 80 projects and a 15-year operating history. Only one engagement has been publicly identified: the restructuring and portfolio repositioning of Le Postiche, a Brazilian accessories retailer, in 2017. No aggregate returns, exit multiples, or IRR figures are available.

Yes, the firm reports activity across 25 countries, supported by 30 offices and an international alliance. Its base is in São Paulo, and the Le Postiche restructuring confirms a Brazilian origin, but the scope beyond Latin America is not detailed by country or deal.

The firm’s website and materials do not name any principals, partners, or investment committee members. The absence of disclosed leadership is notable for a business that claims to embed executives directly into client operations.