Guillermo Zambrano

Guillermo Zambrano is a prominent figure in the private equity and search fund industry, particularly in Mexico and Latin America. Here's an overview of his background and career:

Professional Experience

Guillermo Zambrano is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of ALZA Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in search fund investments on a global scale.12 ALZA partners with talented search fund managers to source, acquire, and grow profitable small and medium-sized companies.1

Other Notable Roles::

• Co-CEO and Board Member at Universidad Tres Culturas (UTC) since July 20151
• Member of the Board at Citrofrut since March 20171
• Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Lottus Capital Partners since August 20141

Search Fund Experience

Zambrano is considered one of the pioneers of the search fund industry in Mexico and Latin America.23 His experience in this field includes:

• Raising Lottus Capital Partners, one of the first traditional search funds in Mexico and Latin America, in 20132
• Acquiring Universidad Tres Culturas through Lottus Capital Partners in 20152
• Successfully selling UTC in 2017, achieving an impressive 65% IRR2

Education

• MBA from Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business (2010-2012)1
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management from the University of Notre Dame (2003-2007)1

Expertise

Guillermo Zambrano combines over 20 years of valuable experience as a private equity investor and CEO-level operator.2 His expertise spans various aspects of the search fund model, including:

• Fundraising
• Deal sourcing
• Financial analysis
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
• Business management
• High-level board advisory

Through ALZA Capital Partners, Zambrano continues to invest in and support search fund entrepreneurs, leveraging his experience to guide them through all phases of the investment and management cycle.23