Ecus Private Equity

Profile

Ecus Private Equity is a Chile-based private equity firm founded in 1999 by Hubert Porte. Originally having founded Ecus Administradora General de Fondos S.A. in Santiago, the firm has sold its regulated assets but continues to operate under the Ecus Capital brand. The firm combines local expertise and international fund management through its strategic alliances with renowned financial institutions, highlighting its role as an exclusive distributor for AXA Investment Manager and Comgest in Chile, Peru, and Colombia from 2004 to 2023.

The firm's investment focus includes private equity and mutual funds, with a historical emphasis on Chilean private equity funds and international mutual funds, having raised over US$4 billion. Ecus Capital maintains its commitment to agriculture and food sectors through the Ecus Agri Food Fund, where it holds a significant stake in AMA Time, a leading organic fruit and vegetable puree producer in the southern hemisphere.

Notable investments include the Ecus Agri Food Fund’s 50% stake in AMA Time, which underscores the firm’s focus on the agri-food sector. This particular emphasis on organic production positions Ecus Capital as a key player in sustainable and organic food investments. The firm’s collaborative history with AXA and Comgest highlights its broad engagement in financial distribution across multiple regions.