Adobe Capital
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Adobe Capital is now effectively Deetken Impact's Mexico arm after the 2021 acquisition - they're the OG impact investor in Mexico but have largely gone quiet on new deals since the partnership. Their mezzanine/revenue-based financing model is clever - avoids equity dilution while generating decent returns. Wallsten knows the Mexican market cold and has solid relationships with institutional LPs. The fund has a clean track record with no write-offs through Fund I, but their small team size (basically just Wallsten) limits deal flow. They're great if you're doing social impact in Mexico and need patient capital, but don't expect Silicon Valley-style growth checks or hands-on operational help.
- —Best for: Impact-driven Mexican startups needing non-dilutive mezzanine financing
- —Watch out for: Limited post-investment support and very small team capacity
- —Known for: Clean track record, revenue-based financing expertise, deep Mexico relationships
Adobe Capital invests in impactful early- and growth-stage enterprises in Latin America that address social and environmental challenges. They first screen for impact that is centrally embedded in a company's business model before evaluating financial returns, targeting risk-adjusted, market-rate returns.
Series A to early growth stage in Mexico and Latin America, focusing on SMEs under $5M in sales and <50 employees. Portfolio spans education (FINAE), affordable housing (Habvita), healthcare (SalaUno), alternative energy (Natgas), and financial services.
Chicago Booth MBA with private equity/VC background in Mexico, previously worked on Mexico's first environmental VC fund and NAFTA Fund. Founded Adobe Capital in 2012 as one of Latin America's first impact investment funds. Now also Managing Partner at Deetken Impact following the 2021 partnership.
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