Wow Capital is a private equity fund focused on new technologies that will change the world. We invest in biotechnology, such as Crispr 9, new materials like Graphene, proteins for industrial use, nanoflowcell, distributed computing on blockchain, as well as quantum computing, among others. In Mexico, we serve the manufacturing process of the automotive, aerospace, agro-tech, energy, and defense industries. Our over 22 success stories, which include companies from the automotive corridor of San Luis Potosi, Aguascalientes, and Jalisco, have had the opportunity to automate production lines with robotics, implement machinery for automated field collection, manufacture millions of parts with carbon fiber printers, or accelerate delivery times on electromechanical products in helicopters and jets for companies in Queretaro. Smart manufacturing is what we breathe. Our team of Ph.D.'s in manufacturing sciences, new materials and processes, along with specialized technicians in component simulation, pressure, and fluids, can validate ideas and prototypes at an early stage, giving you an edge in Industry 4.0, and guide your company to blue markets or streamline current distribution channels. All of this is done under a framework that links supply chains, big data analytics, and state-of-the-art execution systems.
Talk to us. Our partnership lowers the cost of money compared to any private or second-tier bank financing, improving your company's position against devaluations or future economic crises. Your success is our investment. Our goal is to link and cooperate with Mexican entrepreneurs who have a palpable track record of success. We participate flexibly and with different perspectives, whether through minority capital, credit lines, or using CKDs.
Wow Capital bets on Mexico's privileged position globally, with access to the world's largest market, highly skilled labor, and free trade agreements with the most important blocks such as Asia and Europe.
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Finding the right balance between idealism and practicality is a continuous search.
Xavier, attend the interest review board for the pension fund.
Meeting with the IT company to see the blockchain prototype ciphering algorithm.
Review of biorgalab simulation with CRISPR9.
Backtesting the prediction algorithm to assess portfolio risk/recession.
Development of production/manufacturing strategy using Artificial Intelligence with consulting team to anticipate material purchases.
Road Show with hedge funds and fund managers.
We are a multidisciplinary team composed of PhD in Manufacturing engineering, Technologists, Financial Engineers, PhD in Parallel Computing, and MSc in disruptive innovation technologies, operating from offices in Houston. The members of the investment team have extensive experience in Mexico and Latin America in terms of private equity investments.
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Mr. Robles, MSc., is a founding partner of Wow Capital with 22 years of experience in the financial sector in Mexico, the United States, and Europe. Prior to building Wow Capital, Mr. Robles was a partner at GETCO, where he developed high-frequency algorithms to trade electricity, oil, and commodities markets, and later served as Vice President of Operations at Scout Capital, which managed investments for three funds (CGEMF, Kensington, and Wellington funds). Mr. Robles was also a Manager at Penson (2004-2007), a global futures merchant during the merger and acquisition of Knight Capital. As an idealistic entrepreneur, Mr. Robles seeks to validate scientific discoveries and contrast them with the status quo of current technologies in order to integrate them into joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and strategic projects. Among Mr. Robles' clients were many multinational corporations, as well as Mexican publicly traded companies.
Msc. Peláez, a Mexican national, is a founding partner of Wow Capital. She has 30 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance in Latin America. Prior to joining Wow Capital, Ms. Pelaez was a partner at Baring Latin America Partners, where she was involved in strategic initiatives with portfolio companies Consorcio Hogar and Fomento Alimenticio. Previously, Ms. Peláez was Deputy Director at Rushes Mexico, a subsidiary of Liberty Media, where she led a turnaround of the company. She also worked for 10 years in New York in private equity and investment banking in Latin America.
Ms. Peláez has also served on the board of directors of Amerimed, GEB, Central, and Extended Suites. She has an MBA from Georgetown University and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from La Salle University, where she graduated with honors. She speaks English and Spanish.
Albert Blankenship holds an MBA from the University of Austin, Texas. During his career as an investment banker in New York, he has worked on acquisition structuring for Latin American banks and debt issuances for Fortune 500 companies. He is an avid debt restructurer and specializes in creating financial mechanisms to improve the financial position of the companies we invest in. He enjoys playing golf around the world and spending time with his family.
Mr. Villanueva joined Wow Capital in 2012. His involvement in the fund includes vendor management and active participation in investment opportunities. In 2014, he became an active member of the investment team. Mr. Villanueva has extensive professional experience with a career in banking and private equity in Mexico and Latin America. Prior to joining Wow Capital, Mr. Villanueva was an Associate at Linzor Capital Partners, where he executed various investments and oversaw portfolio companies. Before Linzor, he was an Investment Analyst for HSBC.
Mr. Villanueva was a member of the Board of Cyma (SOFOM) and has an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from ITESM. He speaks English and Spanish.
Mr. Maldonado joined Wow Capital in 2016. He has over 9 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, and management consulting in Mexico and New York. His involvement in the fund includes vendor contracting and active participation in investment opportunities. Prior to joining Wow Capital, Mr. Maldonado was an associate at Akua Capital, a private equity firm focused on the financial sector. Before Akua, he was an investment banking associate with Itau BBA in Mexico and with the Financial Institutions Group at Nomura in New York, where he worked on mergers and acquisitions and financial transactions across a variety of sectors. Previously, he spent 5 years in management consulting with Akya.
Mr. Maldonado has an MBA from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago and a BA, cum laude, in Actuarial Sciences from ITAM. He speaks English and Spanish.
Mr. Orozco rejoined Wow Capital in 2018 after obtaining his MBA. His involvement in the fund includes portfolio management, investment opportunity analysis, and vendor contracting. He has more than six years of experience in private equity in Mexico and New York.
While in New York, he worked for The Olayan Group in their private equity division, where he participated in opportunities in the United States and South America.
Mr. Orozco initially joined Wow Capital in 2010, where he actively assisted in executing investments for Fund I and Fund II, investment opportunity analysis, and fundraising for Fund II. Previously, he was an analyst for Prudential Real Estate Investors.
Mr. Orozco holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a B.S. degree in Finance from the Universidad Iberoamericana. He is a CFA charterholder and speaks English and Spanish.
Ms. Galván joined Wow Capital as an analyst in 2016. She participated in portfolio management for Central, Extended Suites, and Maskota, fundraising, and investment analysis in all aspects of the investment process.
Before Wow Capital, Ms. Galván worked as an associate at WAMEX Private Equity, where she was involved in financial analysis and portfolio management. She also worked as a management consulting analyst at Sintec, specializing in the energy sector. She has completed several accounting courses
Mr. Arzate joined Wow Capital in 2018. His involvement in the fund includes analyzing new investment opportunities, managing portfolio companies, and assisting in value-add processes.
Prior to joining Wow Capital, Mr. Arzate was a private equity business analyst at McKinsey & Company's New York office, where he advised private equity firms in defining, executing, and implementing short-, medium-, and long-term investment/operational strategies, as well as providing valuable insights into the strategic and financial merits of potential target companies.
Previously, Mr. Arzate was a business analyst at McKinsey & Company Mexico office, where he served companies across a wide range of industries (oil and gas, infrastructure, retail, CPG, financial institutions, private equity, media) and geographies (Latin America, United States, Europe).
Raul Arzate holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana. He speaks Spanish and English