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Bladex

North America, Panama, Panama, Panama City

Description

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (the Bank or Bladex) a supranational bank established by central banks of Latin American

Investor Profile

Bladex has backed more than 5 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 80% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Brazil, Colombia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Energy, Consulting.
  • Led 4 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (100%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (20%)
  • Brazil (20%)
  • Colombia (20%)
  • Dominican Republic (20%)
  • El Salvador (20%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Energy
  • Consulting
  • Finance
  • Oil And Gas
  • Fintech
  • Auto Insurance
  • Electrical Distribution
  • Energy Management
  • Renewable Energy
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Bladex frequently co-invest with?

GB
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Besiktas
Co-Investments: 1
Societe Generale
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Wells Fargo
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Scotiabank
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 1
Natixis
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Credit Agricole CIB
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
UBS
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 1
HSBC Bank
North America, Illinois, United States, Lake Forest
Co-Investments: 1
Valley National Bank
North America, New Jersey, United States, Wayne
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Bladex?

Tigo El Salvador

La Libertad, La Libertad, El Salvador

Tigo El Salvador provides voice, cable television, internet and mobile financial services.

Financial ServicesISPTelecommunications
Debt FinancingJul 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $205,000,000
Sudameris Bank

Asunción, Central, Paraguay

Sudameris Bank offer practical payment services that allow your company and employees to optimize daily management with the support always.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTech
Debt FinancingJul 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $120,000,000
EGE Haina

Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

EGE Haina is an electricity generation company that develops and manages sustainable energy.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy ManagementRenewable Energy
Debt FinancingMar 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
CrediQ

San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador

CrediQ offers vehicle financing services to customers.

Consumer ElectronicsFinancial Services
Debt FinancingMar 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
Finanzauto

Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia

Finanzauto is a consulting agency that offers comprehensive coverage and financial solutions for automotive products online.

Auto InsuranceConsultingFinancial Services
Debt FinancingJan 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $65,053,545
Grupo Monge.

Costa Rica, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Grupo Monge specalized in sale and financing and providing financing opportunities.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesFinTech
Debt FinancingNov 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $86,000,000
BB Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

BB Energy expertise in trading, operations, chartering, logistics, storage, refining, and financing with energy trading services.

EnergyFinanceOil and Gas
Debt FinancingNov 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $580,000,000