Skywalker Investments & Capital Partners

Overview

Skywalker Investments & Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in media, technology, and real estate investments across Latin America and beyond. The firm focuses on creating and investing in companies that specialize in planning, strategy, implementation, and control of out-of-home advertising campaigns. They support and drive companies from their inception in Argentina to international expansion, growing to over 300 employees in 15 offices worldwide. Clients include Coca-Cola, MasterCard, Promperú, Turismo de Madrid, Unilever, and McDonald's, positioning these companies as leaders in the industry. Additionally, Skywalker has founded a company that assists individuals and businesses wishing to relocate to Uruguay, aiming to create a community of entrepreneurs, talents, and investors to promote Uruguayan projects globally. In the real estate sector, Skywalker seeks investment opportunities in the United States, Europe, and Latin America. They are developing the El Globo District in Montevideo, Uruguay, envisioned as a new hub for technology, art, and business, set to become the most innovative center in Latin America. The firm also manages an investment portfolio in the North American market and an art fund. Their general approach includes investing in Latin American talent accelerating the growth of innovative companies worldwide, supported by a network of empowerment available to their partners. Skywalker's general approach emphasizes a local-to-global talent pool, high-tech talent with strong execution capabilities, and bridge and follow-on investments. Their verticals include media & entertainment, smart cities, anything as a service, future of work, proptech, and HR tech. The firm holds both minority and majority positions in the companies it partners with, seeking the best investment balance for each project. The partners have extensive experience in the creation and leadership of companies in the United States, Europe, and Latin America, offering strategic and comprehensive counsel crucial to a business's success.

Investment Focus

• High-tech talent with strong execution capabilities
• Bridge and follow-on investments
• Focus on media & entertainment, smart cities, anything as a service, future of work, proptech, and HR tech sectors

Portfolio Companies