Jay Garcia

Overview

As the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Altura Capital, Jay Garcia leads a firm that focuses on private equity and mezzanine debt investments in the lower-middle market. The firm specializes in sectors such as consumer products, business services, specialty manufacturing, and healthcare, providing both majority and minority equity investments, as well as mezzanine debt capital. Altura Capital's investment strategy emphasizes growth and buyout opportunities within the United States, targeting companies with revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million. The firm is committed to investing in low and moderate-income communities, as well as businesses with diverse ownership, aiming to transform societies through entrepreneurial success. With over 30 years of experience in private equity, international investment banking, and portfolio management, Jay Garcia has a proven track record in the investment industry. Prior to co-founding Altura Capital, he co-founded UniWorld Capital L.P., a $60 million private equity fund focused on lower middle market companies in the United States. He also founded Discovery, a boutique investment bank focusing on the Hispanic market, and served as a managing partner and founder of Suala Capital Fund, a private equity firm specializing in buyouts in Spain. Earlier in his career, Garcia held positions at Santander and Salomon Brothers, focusing on emerging markets equity research and portfolio management. Jay Garcia holds a Master’s in Finance from Boston College and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Andes University in Bogotá, Colombia. He serves on the boards of several companies, including AVS, Cidrines, Coastal Painting, draftPros, EarthLab Holding, Karuna Skin, Rocket Health Partners, 9th Wonder, and is a board observer at Siege Media and Lippe Taylor. He is also a regular commentator on international financial markets and investment strategy, with a particular focus on low-moderate-income communities. Altura Capital's portfolio includes investments in companies such as Automation & Validation Solutions, a women-founded business in the life sciences sector, and 9th Wonder, a marketing agency acquired by Gravity Global in 2022. The firm continues to seek opportunities to partner with diverse and high-growth companies, aiming to create value through strategic support and financial investment.