Discovery Americas

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Investor type

PE

Founded

2003

AUM

$493 M

Location

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America South America

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Discovery Americas is a private equity firm based in Mexico City, Mexico, founded in 2003. The firm is composed of a diverse team of 22 professionals who focus on building market-leading companies through long-term strategic partnerships. They emphasize functional expertise in key areas such as finance, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, supported by a broad network of industry experts across Mexico, the U.S., and Latin America.

The firm primarily invests in Mexico's mid-market segment, targeting sectors including financial services, healthcare services, education, and transportation and logistics. Discovery Americas has raised five funds and deployed $493 million in capital across 40 executed transactions. They focus on creating positive impact and fostering growth in their portfolio companies and communities.

Notable portfolio companies include Grupo Traxion - a logistics and transportation company, H+ Hospital Los Cabos - a healthcare provider, and Instituto Mexicano Americano de Veracruz - an educational institution. The firm is known for its commitment to long-term partnerships and value creation in the Mexican mid-market space.

Industry

Education Financial Services Healthcare Services Transportation Business Services (B2B) Edtech Fintech Medical Devices Other Pharmaceuticals MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure HealthTech Logistics

Contacts

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Carlos Mendoza Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Regina Sierra Vice President
Vice President
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FAQs about Discovery Americas

Discovery Americas is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Discovery Americas is located in Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico.
Discovery Americas was founded in 2003.
Discovery Americas invests in companies and startups in Education, Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Transportation, Business Services (B2B), Edtech, Fintech, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, HealthTech, Logistics.
Discovery Americas invests in companies and startups in North America, South America.
Discovery Americas invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Discovery Americas usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Discovery Americas has around $493m assets under management.
Yes, Discovery Americas is impact investor.
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