Hefesto Asesores

Members of:

TOP 10 Investment Banking Firms in Latin America 2023 Awarded by:

Legal and Financial Advisory

Banking and Finance

Capital Markets

Corporate and Transactional

Fund Formation

Hefesto Global

Mergers and Acquisitions

Private Equity

At Hefesto Asesores, we stand out for offering highly specialized legal and financial advice, focusing on key areas such as Private Equity, Venture Capital, Banking and Finance, Fund Formation as well as Capital Markets.

We are part of the international Venture Capital ecosystem, which positions us at the forefront in the structuring of these investments, offering our clients privileged access to unique investment opportunities.

Hefesto Global

At Hefesto Asesores, we fully understand the importance of accompanying and backing our clients in their international expansion. Therefore, we have forged strategic alliances with prestigious law firms in the United States of America, Canada, Argentina, Colombia and Chile. These alliances allow us to provide first class legal services to our clients during their soft landing in these key jurisdictions.

In addition, as an integral part of our services, we offer points of contact with leading co-working office firms in Mexico, the United States and Argentina. These offices are designed to provide an optimal environment where our clients can quickly set up shop, connect with major banking and financial institutions, and immerse themselves in the vibrant investment ecosystem of each jurisdiction.

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance

We have participated in the negotiation of several types of bank and non-bank financings, both domestic and cross-border, involving complex domestic and foreign collateral. We have relevant experience in the structuring and implementation of financings under the Venture Debt framework.

Capital Markets

Our team is integrated by experts in stock exchange matters, both in issuance and repurchase processes, direct listing and dual listing.

Corporate and Transactional

We specialize in key aspects such as calls, planning entry and exit strategies for investors, general corporate secretariat, participating in more than 10 boards of directors.

Fund Formation

We have extensive experience in structuring investment vehicles such as venture capital, growth equity, private equity, real estate, FX, among others. Ensuring that the legal framework fits the operations of the fund, facilitates the implementation of the strategy and meets regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Our team has extensive experience advising various investors in the process of divestment of companies in their portfolios.

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Our team has led multiple private equity transactions in Mexico, advising clients on leveraged buyouts, asset and equity sales and purchases, and structured financings. In the venture capital arena, we have participated in deals ranging from pre-seed to Series B rounds, as well as in secondary market transactions.

Our team

With more than 15 years of experience in the financial and securities sector, our team has played a key role in several private equity and venture capital transactions.

Partners

Federico Vázquez

Managing Partner

Moises Saltiel

Partner at Hefesto Global

Manuel Yañez

VC Director HC

Alix Trimer

Of counsel

Ian Ibarra

Of counsel

Associates

Ariadna León

Associate

Celeste Vera

Intern

Staff

Daniel Alvarez

IT Support, UX

Héctor Enriquez

Head of Marketing

We are among the top 10 investment banking firms in Latin America.

In addition, we are part of the outstanding 360 Program of the Bolsa Institucional de Valores (BIVA), with which we are committed to promote and facilitate access to the stock market for Mexican entrepreneurs.