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Fernando Blanco

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

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

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