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Welcome

Protego is an investment banking advice leader.
It was founded in 1996, since then, it has organized more than 150 investment banking transactions such as private equity placements, financing energy projects, financial restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and financing to states and municipalities.

Asesoria Objetiva

Senior level attention and experience

Protego is the leader advisor in private equity transactions in Mexico.
In August 2006, Protego combined it´s business with that of Evercore Partners, the leading investment banking boutique in merger and acquisition transactions in the U.S.A. with which we share a common set of values.

Experiencia de alto nivel

Complete Service

Protego assists its customers from the early stages of a transaction until its closing.
Protego provides a complete and qualified service, in which all details are taken care of.

Servicio Integral

Investment Strategy

EMCPII invests between $10 and $30 million dollars per transaction.

Fondos de Capital Privado

Transaction Excellence

Over USD $1 trillion in deals large & small.
Handle the most complex and important assignments for fortune 500 clients. Unmatched knowledge of industry and market dynamics.

Rendimientos Competitivos

Our Presence

U.S.A.
Europe
Latin America

Nuestra Presencia

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Private Equity Funds

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Our private equity business includes two funds: Discovery Americas I, fully invested, and Evercore Mexico Capital Partners II (EMCPII), in investment stage.

Investment Strategy

EMCPII invests between $10 and $30 million dollars per transaction. Our goal is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns under the following investment approach:

Focus on business fundamentals and risk management:Our target is to invest in companies with strong fundamentals and clear growth potential.

Focus on value creation:We devote considerable time and resources working with our portfolio companies to define their business strategy, allocate capital and other resources, evaluate expansion alternatives, acquisition opportunities and participate in the execution of these plans.

Use of Protego’s relationship network and proprietary origination:We employ our vast relationship network throughout the investment process to originate investments, evaluate opportunities and add value after an investment is made. We increase the breadth and depth of our network with our Advisory Committee and the collective experience of our investment team. Thanks to Protego’s relationship network all investments have been sourced on a non-competitive basis.

Fund companies institutionalization:We attract first class CEOs and executives. We professionalize management teams incorporating world class techniques and operational processes.

Value-added co-investors:We attract value-added co-investors with relevant expertise and relationships to specific investments.

Emphasis on exit strategies:A key investment criterion is a clear path to exit for our investors.

Alignment of Interests:Evercore participates as an investor in our private equity funds. This capital commitment provides a clear alignment of interests with the other Partners.



Investments

Below are investments of Evercore Mexico Capital Partners II and Discovery Americas I:


Evercore Mexico Capital Partners II
Company/Location Logo Description
More Pharma
Mexico, D.F.
Pharmaceutical company



Discovery Americas I
Company/Location Logo Description
Umbral
Mexico, D.F.
Company that provides equity for housing projects
Volaris
Mexico, D.F.
Low cost airline
Iké Asistencia
Mexico, D.F.
Assistance company
LIPU
Mexico, D.F.
School and employee transportation company


Our Offices

Mexico City
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 36 Piso 22
Lomas de Chapultepec
11000 México, D.F.
Tel: (55) 5249 4300
Fax: 5249 4334

Monterrey
Edificio Losoles,Torre D, Piso 3,Oficina D 33
Lázaro Cárdenas 2400 Pte. Col.San Agustín
66267 San Pedro, Garza García, Nuevo León
Tel: (81) 8133 5500
Fax: 8133 5526

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