Cloud Break Ventures, LLC is a boutique private equity investment firm specializing in investments in Central America. CBV focuses on the long-term potential and stability of each investment, while paying more attention to execution than the typical private equity firm. The result is fewer transactions with higher quality results.
Cloud Break Ventures focuses on Central America for its stable, emerging markets and untapped investment potential. A typical CBV investment involves hard-assets with superior growth potential and an experienced management team. The firm’s primary focus is investments in real estate and natural resources. A tremendous opportunity exists in Central America. Often overlooked by the investment community, the region is rich in natural resources and has proven to be more politically stable than 20 years ago.
World markets continue to see increasing demand for natural resources such as timber, and the region is now well positioned to take advantage of that increasing demand. Central American climate and location have made exports of natural resources, especially coffee, fruit and timber, drivers of the economy. Investments that create current opportunities using sustainable principles create long term profitability and contribute to the growing economy.
Democracy and capitalism have taken hold, and permanent changes to economic policies, as well as CAFTA, have raised the awareness of the potential of Central American markets. Recent GDP growth of 4.5% and a significant increase in tourism signal the positive direction the region is taking.
CBV has been able to offer investors exceptional returns, because of our disciplined approach to the due diligence process and our experience in operating companies. Our due diligence process consists of intense market research where we analyze the macro and micro demographic and economic trends to determine potential investment opportunities. This is then combined with our team of professionals in country to evaluate each opportunity. Our operational experience comes from our team of former executives that have a track record of founding and building successful companies in several different industries. Due diligence and operating experience, combined with detailed financial analysis and the right deal structure, have been the mechanisms that have made CBV the market leader in Central American investments.
In addition, CBV believes that the firm needs to partner with the management team and help them stay focused on execution. CBV’s participation is more than a quarterly board meeting. We provide guidance and coaching throughout the investment to ensure a disciplined approach and focus on execution.
With the analytics of an investment bank and the hands-on value of a seasoned executive team, CBV chooses the right markets and the right assets to yield higher risk adjusted returns. With the right strategy and strong discipline, we earn our success.
