Fernando Blanco
Corporate Finance & Investment Associate
Guatemala
Summary
Private Equity Associate with a finance-focused economics background and experience across $350M+ in transactions. Creative yet highly analytical, I bring a strategic mindset to valuation, fund management, and capital structuring.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Associate
Valante Capital
01.2025 - Current
- Led valuation and acquisition processes for companies totaling over $350M in transaction value.
- Successfully launched and managed two investment funds (Ascend Fund I & II) with combined Assets Under Management (AUM) of $750M.
- Experienced in raising capital and securing debt financing from leading financial institutions.
- Negotiated Non-Binding Offers (NBOs) and Binding Offers (BOs) across multiple investment opportunities.
Analyst
Valante Capital
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Built financial models using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis and valuation multiples.
- Conducted market research to support investment theses and opportunity assessments.
- Supported the structuring of proposals and deal terms for potential acquisition targets.
Finance Trainee
Abbott Laboratorios
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Analyzed financial information from Central America and the Caribbean for Abbott Laboratories Group.
- Prepared financial statements in compliance with internal and external reporting standards.
- Supported monthly and quarterly accounting close processes.
Financial Intern
Banco Agromercantil De Guatemala, S.A.
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Supported projects focused on risk management and liquidity optimization within the Asset and Liability Management (ALM) area.
- Programmed in R to develop transfer pricing rate models and enhance internal financial simulations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Economics With A Specialization in Finance
Universidad Francisco Marroquín
Guatemala City, Guatemala 01.2017 - 11.2020
High School Diploma - Concentration in Science And Humanities
Colegio Internacional Montessori
Guatemala City, Guatemala 01.2003 - 10.2016
Skills
Business Valuation (DCF & Multiples)
Critical Thinking & Analytical Reasoning
Bloomberg Terminal Proficiency
Programming (R)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/25/98
- Place of Birth: Guatemala
Outdoor Activities
Passionate about outdoor activities and driven by adventure and exploration.
Timeline
Associate
Valante Capital
01.2025 - Current
Analyst
Valante Capital
10.2021 - 12.2024
Finance Trainee
Abbott Laboratorios
01.2021 - 10.2021
Financial Intern
Banco Agromercantil De Guatemala, S.A.
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Economics With A Specialization in Finance
Universidad Francisco Marroquín
01.2017 - 11.2020
High School Diploma - Concentration in Science And Humanities
Colegio Internacional Montessori
01.2003 - 10.2016