Ascend Fund I was our inaugural fund, focused on animal protein in the Central American and Caribbean region.
Ascend Fund I was dedicated to creating value through the implementation of transformation programs
Consolidation of Animal Protein
Central America and Caribbean
Buy-build-transform approach to generate value
US$200M Total investment (US$125M Equity + US$75M Debt)
Single-asset fund with a perpetual structure
10+ LPs
With Ascend Fund I we created:
~US$500M
Revenue · 2025
13%+
EBITDA margin · top quartile
6,800+
Employees
3rd largest player in animal protein in Central America and the Caribbean
Regional leader in genetics
Regional leader in animal food