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Your trusted partner for Investment Banking services in Latin America.

World-class standards. Hands-on advisory. Global reach.

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15 years shaping the investment banking industry in Latin America.

Siuma Capital offers world-class investment banking services for corporations across Latin America. Our team of seasoned professionals delivers a range of tailored, high-touch advisory services to our clients as they set to achieve their strategic objectives. From M&A advisory to restructuring and strategic valuations, we provide trusted advice that is relationship-driven and results-oriented.

$3bn

Transaction value

30+

Transactions closed

120+

Active investors within our network

55+

Strategic valuations executed

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The Siuma Way: Meaningful impact, proven results.

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A rigorous and highly-technical methodology aligned with New York Investment Banking standards and industry best practices, combining technical excellence with strategic insight to deliver unmatched value for our clients.

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Methodical Rigor

Tailored Solutions

A boutique culture with a hands-on approach, where every mandate receives senior-level attention, guided by dedication, precision, and a clear objective of delivering meaningful results that are tied to each clients’ specific objectives.

We lead processes from start to finish, from analysis to negotiation, preparing key documents with agility, minimizing risks, and ensuring execution meets top industry standards.

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An Investment Bank for Latin America

We may be headquartered in Panama, but our footprint spreads across all Latin America. We are currently serving clients in 14 different countries in Latam as well as in the United States. Our local partners in Uruguay, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Miami offer a face-to-face service to clients in those geographies.

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Siuma Capital

Santa Maria Business Park, Torre III, Piso 3

Santa María, Panama City

+507 322 5000

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Our results speak for themselves.

Case Studies

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Project Silverback

Automotive Industry 
Panama

Siuma Capital acted as exclusive financial advisor to Grupo Silaba on its 100% sale to Sojitz Corporation.

Through a holistic advisory approach, Siuma Capital successfully guided the shareholders of Grupo Sílaba in achieving a landmark transaction with Sojitz, the Japanese trading powerhouse. By executing a structured sell-side process, we aligned value expectations with our client, expanded the investor universe to include global players rarely seen in Panamanian transactions, strategically positioned the opportunity, and led a rigorous negotiation and due diligence process with Sojitz—a highly regulated and publicly listed global giant. The result was a transaction that exceeded expectations and delivered outstanding outcomes for our client.
About the Seller: Grupo Silaba is the leading multi-brand automotive distributor in Panama with exclusive distribution of Kia, Mazda, Omoda, Jaecoo, Karry & Niu
About the Buyer: Sojitz Corporation is a world-class Japanese trading company operating in a diverse set of industries through 400+ subsidiaries around the globe

Project Lexington

Food & Beverage 
Panama

Siuma Capital acted as exclusive financial advisor to Franquicias Panameñas (KFC and DQ) on its sale to Platinum Brands, part of Norbrook.

Siuma Capital advised on the sale of one of the world’s most iconic fast-food brands with a strong presence in Panama. Through a structured sell-side process, we unlocked multiple value-creation mechanisms for our client, executing a transaction that strategically monetized future performance while significantly enhancing the brand’s market positioning. Siuma Capital directly managed negotiations with Jamaican private equity firm Norbrook, designing the optimal structure for the transfer of rights, assets, and retail locations. The result was a highly successful transaction—an iconic milestone for the Panamanian market.
About the Seller: Franquicias Panameñas is a multi-brand operator of QSR chains in Panama with 65 years of experience in the sector. The company operates 46 KFC and 30 Dairy Queen stores nationwide.
About the Buyer: Norbrook is an investment holding company operating 20 portfolio companies within 4 core industries throughout Central America and the Caribbean