Latin America's Leading Independent Advisory Firm
Since 1998, Volio Capital has advised founders, families, and institutions across 15 countries on more than 280 transactions — from $10 million divestitures to $300+ million cross-border acquisitions.
Deep Regional Insight Meets Global Financial Innovation
Volio Capital is an independent investment banking and asset management firm headquartered in San José, Costa Rica. We advise on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, real estate finance, financial restructuring, and strategic transactions. Our asset management platform manages private equity and private credit strategies, including the Electric Mobility Fund — Costa Rica's first regulated private credit fund. Our clients include family-owned businesses, multinational corporations, financial sponsors, and institutional investors across Central America, the Caribbean, and broader Latin America.
Our Legacy, Your Advantage
25+
YEARS OF EXPERTISE
Founded in 1998. One of the longest-operating independent advisory firms in the region.
280+
SUCCESSFUL MANDATES
Average transaction size of ~$50M, reaching up to $300M+ per deal.
15+
COUNTRIES COVERED
Active across Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and beyond.
Leadership in Iconic Transactions Across the Region
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Healthcare
M&A
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Energy Transition
Private Credit
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Logistics
M&A
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Media
Strategy
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Consumer
M&A
Our Leadership Team
Founding Partner
Jorge Volio
Managing Partner
Jose Maria Volio
Managing Director
Vinicio Ruiz
Director
Silvia de la Fuente
Director
Mariano Ruiz
Principal
Bernardo Alfaro
Senior Associate
Stefano Zoffoli
We Thrive In:
MERGERS + ACQUISITIONS
Advanced advisory and execution for complex M&A across Latin America.
CAPITAL MARKETS
Innovative capital strategies fueling tailored investments and growth.
PRIVATE EQUITY
Bespoke advisory turning investments into enduring value.
PRIVATE CREDIT
Tailored credit solutions for the region’s dynamic market.
REAL ESTATE FINANCE
Specialized financing that unlocks sustainable, long-term assets.
STRATEGY
Forward-thinking insights that empower your business to thrive.
Our values
INTEGRITY
Ethical excellence and innovative solutions.
PASSION
An owner’s mindset driving transformative results.
EXCELLENCE
Leading with exceptional ideas and flawless execution.
COLLABORATION
Teamwork that forges enduring partnerships.
COMMUNITY
Investing in the future by strengthening our communities.
”Renowned for our flawless mandate execution over the past 25 years, we’re committed to delivering principled, unbiased, and innovative solutions that drive lasting success across Latin America.”
- Jorge Volio, Founding Partner
