• logo linkedin
  • logo email
linzor latin america impact investing proparco investment fund
RR
By committing USD 15 million in the Linzor IV fund, Proparco is promoting impact investing in Latin America, particularly in Mexico, Colombia and Peru.

Founded in 2006, Linzor Capital Partners is a generalist Private Equity fund dedicated to Latin America. With a recognized expertise in the essential services segment, Linzor supports the development of numerous companies in the health, education and digital sectors.

Thanks to the support of Proparco, which is playing a catalytic role by investing 15 million dollars in the first closing of the Linzor IV fund, nearly 3,000 jobs should be created and/or maintained within investee companies. In addition, Linzor's commitment to reducing gender inequality qualifies this investment for the 2X Challenge: Linzor monitors female employment and promotes, to the extent possible, women’s representation among the senior management and board of directors of its investee companies.

"Proparco is delighted to be working with Linzor, a Private Equity fund that has demonstrated its strong commitment to the reduction of inequalities, which is one of the priorities of our new 2023-2027 strategy. With its focus on access to affordable and qualitative essential goods and services, Linzor is a partner of choice in Latin America for promoting more sustainable and inclusive growth. This is particularly true in the health, education and digital sectors," says Manuel Léon, Proparco's Regional Director for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

“We deeply appreciate the trust that Proparco has placed in us. We take this vote of confidence with great responsibility and commitment. This investment not only represents financial support but also a shared commitment to the growth and development of medium-sized companies with the potential to transform lives, generate employment, and contribute to the economic and social well-being of the region,” according to Jean Ide, Co-Managing Partner of Linzor Capital Partners IV.

The project will contribute to SDGs 5 ("Gender equality"), 8 ("Decent work and economic growth") and, given the fund's targeted investments in the health and education sectors, to SDGs 3 ("Good health and well-being") and 4 ("Quality education").