Grupo Romero

What Grupo Romero does

Grupo Romero is a privately held Peruvian conglomerate founded in 1880 and now in its fourth generation of family control, headquartered in Lima. It operates through 14+ wholly-owned subsidiaries across consumer goods (Alicorp, with 150+ brands distributed in 30+ countries and 8,000+ employees), fuels and mobility (Primax, with fuel station networks across Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Central America), renewable and conventional energy (Orygen with 2.2 GW+ installed capacity across 13 plants producing ~10,000 GWh/year; Samay thermoelectric; Energuate electricity distribution in Guatemala serving 12 million people), agroindustry (Grupo Palmas for palm oil/soy/sunflower, Caña Brava for sugarcane/ethanol), ports and logistics (Tisur, Tramarsa, Salaverry Terminal Internacional), and infrastructure investment (Infracorp across ports, energy, transportation, digital, and social verticals). Capital allocation is managed through GRIO, the investment office, and GRAM, a Miami-based asset management platform established in 2023, while shared services and innovation are provided by Excellia, the center of excellence.

The group's revenue mechanics combine mass-market consumer goods distribution (Alicorp retail/wholesale across 8 countries), regulated utility cash flows (Energuate distribution, Orygen industrial energy sales, Samay thermal generation), transactional port and logistics fees (Tisur, Tramarsa, Salaverry), fuel retail margins (Primax), B2B solutions (Alicorp Solutions division for industrial ingredients and aquaculture nutrition), and managed services and investment returns (Infracorp, GRAM). Go-to-market blends enterprise field sales for B2B with extensive retail, distribution, and station networks for consumer-facing products. The group also operates Fundación Romero, a foundation running 1.5+ million scholarships, the Campus Romero virtual education platform, and corporate social programs that double as community engagement and government-relations channels.

Tech is concentrated in operational infrastructure (diversified energy matrix, RSPO-certified sustainable palm production, port terminal concessions) and a digital education platform (Campus Romero). Recent strategic shifts center on formalizing an infrastructure-investment platform (Infracorp), building an international asset management vehicle (GRAM), and adding digital infrastructure as a new vertical via the GTData HoldCo stake acquired in October 2025. The 2026 acquisition of Orygen from Actis significantly expanded power generation capacity and positions the group as a leading private energy player in Peru alongside its regulated Guatemala distribution franchise.

Name

Grupo Romero

Legal name

Corporación de Servicios G. R. S.A.

Website

https://gruporomero.com.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Grupo Romero is a privately held Peruvian conglomerate (founded 1880, fourth-generation family-controlled) operating Alicorp (consumer goods), Primax (fuels), Orygen/Samay/Energuate (energy), Grupo Palmas (agroindustry), Tisur/Tramarsa/Salaverry (ports), and Infracorp (infrastructure investment) across 8+ countries in Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Conglomerate

NAICS

Management of Companies and Enterprises (55111), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Office Advisory & Outsourced CIO (OCIO) (FSAAADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

SCADA, Controls & Communications Integration (RTU, Fiber, Networking) (EUAEADAD), Biofuel Plant EPC, O&M & Process Technology Providers (EUAAAHAK), Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH), Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

Keywords

• Consumer goods distribution
• Renewable energy generation
• Port logistics services
• Fuel retail operations
• Infrastructure investment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Consumer Goods - Alicorp: Leading consumer goods company in Peru with 65+ years history, operations in 8 countries (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Uruguay, Honduras, Colombia, US), products in 30+ countries. Revenue from mass consumption products, B2B solutions, aquaculture nutrition, and grain milling with 150+ proprietary brands.
2. Fuel Distribution - Primax: Fuel station network across Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Central America. Revenue from fuel retail, commercial fuel sales, and mobility services.
3. Agroindustry - Grupo Palmas: Sustainable palm oil, soy, and sunflower production in Peruvian East. Products for mass consumption, food industry, and biodiesel. Integrated operations from field to industry.
4. Energy Generation - Orygen: Renewable energy generation with 2.2 GW+ installed capacity across 13 power plants. Produces approximately 10,000 GWh annually of sustainable energy. Revenue from electricity generation and sales to industries.
5. Electricity Distribution - Energuate: Largest private electricity distribution company in Guatemala and Central America serving approximately 12 million people (72% of Guatemala's population).
6. Thermoelectric Power - Samay: Thermoelectric power plant in Arequipa generating electricity through fossil fuel combustion, serving Peru's energy infrastructure.
7. Port Operations - Tisur: Port terminal operations in Southern Peru (Islay province), handling diverse cargo volumes for large-scale projects.
8. Port Services - Tramarsa: Vessel servicing, cargo handling, and maritime/port infrastructure services from Lima operations.
9. Port Terminal - Salaverry: Modernization and operation of Salaverry Port Terminal in La Libertad region, multipurpose terminal for minerals, grains, refrigerated goods.
10. Infrastructure Investment - Infracorp: Infrastructure investment platform investing in Ports/Logistics, Energy, Transportation, Digital Infrastructure, and Social Infrastructure across Latin America.
11. Business Services - Excellia: Center of Excellence providing shared services, synergies, continuous improvement, and innovation support to group companies.
12. Investment Management - GRAM: Global investment platform based in Miami managing fund investments, co-investments, active minority stakes, and GP platform across asset classes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grupo Romero is a Peruvian conglomerate that operates a diversified portfolio of wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning consumer goods (Alicorp with 150+ brands across 8 countries), fuel distribution and mobility (Primax), renewable and conventional energy generation (Orygen with 2.2 GW+ installed capacity, Samay, Energuate), port terminal operations (Tisur, Tramarsa, Salaverry), agroindustry (Grupo Palmas for palm oil/soy/sunflower, Caña Brava for sugarcane/ethanol), and infrastructure investment (Infracorp). The group also runs an investment platform (GRAM, GRIO) and a corporate foundation (Fundación Romero) providing education scholarships and digital skills training.

Product overview

Grupo Romero is a Peruvian business conglomerate with over 136 years of history, operating as a multi-industry group with diverse business lines. The portfolio includes: consumer goods (Alicorp with 150+ brands across 8 countries), agroindustry (Grupo Palmas - palm oil, soy, sunflower; Caña Brava - sugarcane/ethanol), energy (Orygen - renewable energy leader with 2.2 GW; Samay - thermoelectric; Energuate - Guatemala's largest private electricity distributor), fuels and mobility (Primax), ports and logistics (Tisur, Grupo Tramarsa, Salaverry Terminal), and infrastructure investment (Infracorp). Supporting platforms include GRIO (investment office), GRAM (Miami-based asset management), and Excellia (center of excellence). The Group also operates social programs through Fundación Romero including Campus Romero virtual education platform and Becas Grupo Romero scholarship program reaching over 1.5 million beneficiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Primax: Fuel distribution and mobility services brand
• Alicorp
• Grupo Palmas
• Orygen
• Samay
• Energuate
• Tisur
• Tramarsa
• Grupo Tramarsa
• Salaverry Terminal Internacional
• Infracorp
• GRIO
• Excellia
• GRAM
• Fundación Romero

Products and services

• Alicorp Leading consumer goods company in Peru operating across 8 countries (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Uruguay, Honduras, Colombia, United States) with products distributed in 30+ countries. Portfolio spans mass-consumption goods, B2B industrial solutions, aquaculture nutrition, and grain milling under 150+ proprietary brands.
• Primax Fuel distribution and convenience store chain operating across Latin America, providing retail fuel, commercial fuel sales, and mobility services through station networks in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Central America.
• Orygen Peruvian renewable energy company operating 13 power plants with more than 2.2 GW of installed capacity across solar, wind, hydroelectric, and gas-fired thermal generation, producing approximately 10,000 GWh annually and preventing over 1 million tons of CO2 emissions per year.
• Samay Thermoelectric power plant in Arequipa generating electricity through combustion of fossil fuels (natural gas), playing a crucial role in Peru's energy infrastructure.
• Energuate Largest private electricity distribution company in Guatemala and Central America serving approximately 12 million people (72% of Guatemala's population) across 21 of 22 departments and 100,000+ km².
• Grupo Palmas Leader in sustainable production of palm oil, soy, and sunflower in Peru with over 40 years of presence in the Peruvian East, operating with an integrated approach from field to industry. RSPO-certified and member of Earthworm Foundation.
• Caña Brava Agroindustrial complex producing sugarcane, sugar, and ethanol, operating sustainable production with circular economy practices.
• Tisur Port company in Southern Peru (Islay province, Matarani) handling large and diverse cargo volumes for large-scale projects, promoting economic development in Peru's Southern Region.
• Grupo Tramarsa Port infrastructure and services platform with over 30 years of leadership in the port sector, providing safe, efficient, and sustainable port services.
• Salaverry Terminal Internacional (STI) Concessionaire responsible for modernization and operation of the Salaverry Port Terminal in La Libertad region; a multipurpose terminal with capacity to handle minerals, grains, refrigerated goods, and perishable products.
• Infracorp Infrastructure investment platform focused on positively impacting growth and economic development through five key verticals: Ports and Logistics, Energy, Transportation, Digital Infrastructure, and Social Infrastructure.
• GRIO (Grupo Romero Investment Office) Investment office of Grupo Romero dedicated to creating value through strategic capital allocation and talent, development of potential new ventures, and oversight of Group investments via boards and committees.
• GRAM (Grupo Romero Asset Management) Investment platform backed by Grupo Romero based in Miami, aiming to forge lasting partnerships generating asymmetrical returns across various asset classes through fund investments, co-investments, active minority stakes, and GP platform.
• Excellia Center of Excellence of Grupo Romero focused on generating synergies, efficiencies, continuous improvement, and innovation; provides value-added services to Group companies through teamwork and human resource cultivation.
• Campus Romero Virtual education initiative of Fundación Romero providing dynamic and innovative learning to generate opportunities, democratizing non-traditional education in Peru through accessible, inclusive, and pioneering tools.
• Becas Grupo Romero Scholarship program making virtual education through Campus Romero accessible to Peruvians, partnering with State institutions to enhance employability through inclusive education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.2 GW+ installed renewable energy capacity serving Peruvian industries
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Uno CorpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Alliance between Uno Corp and Grupo Romero creating stronger regional platform in fuels and mobility across Latin America. Colombia's SIC authorized integration allowing Uno Corp to take majority control of Primax Colombia through subsidiary. Following Peru and Ecuador approvals from December 2025.
• GTData HoldComoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Grupo Romero, through Cubo BidCo SpA, acquired 49% stake in GTData HoldCo's data center business. Legal advisory services from Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría and Garrigues y Cia for sellers.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Microsoft and Fundación Romero alliance to train 120,000 Peruvians in entrepreneurship and digital skills over 3 years through LinkedIn Learning platform. Six specialized courses covering data analysis, software development, systems administration, project management, and 360° Marketing. Continuous training for 200+ instructors monthly with virtual classroom for 500 simultaneous students.
• EntelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2023Entel and Fundación Romero partnership providing free data zone (200MB daily) for all Becas Grupo Romero beneficiaries who are Entel users to access Campus Romero virtual courses without consuming data. Benefits approximately 360,000 Peruvians (24% of scholarship recipients) with one-year validity.
• Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 2023BID (through BID Lab innovation laboratory) partnered with Fundación Romero and MTPE for Silver Generation Scholarships program delivering 100,000 scholarships to adults over 50 years old. Includes Campus 50+ platform development and intergenerational work research.
• Ministerio de Trabajo y Promoción del Empleo (MTPE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 2023MTPE partnered with Fundación Romero and BID for Silver Generation Scholarships program delivering 100,000 virtual course scholarships to adults over 50 to maintain workforce relevance and enhance employability through 7 learning paths.
• CONADISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with National Council for the Integration of People with Disabilities for Signs of Progress Scholarships (Becas Señas de Progreso) with courses interpreted in sign language for people with hearing disabilities.
• Ministerio de Desarrollo e Inclusión SocialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Scholarships for Inclusion (Becas para la Inclusión) dedicated to users of social programs of the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion for inclusive education.
• SENATIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with SENATI technical institute for Youth Labor Training Program (CLJ). Since 2010, over 1,700 young people graduated as operators in Food Industries at Alicorp through combined plant and classroom training.
• Juguete PendienteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlicorp partnership with Juguete Pendiente for 'Ollas que Desarrollan' program delivering food, equipment, and training to common pots (community kitchens). Over 3 million rations delivered, 3,000+ people benefited in 9 cities, 900+ leaders trained.
• SolidaridadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrupo Palmas partnership with Solidaridad for Sustainable Palma Program training over 1,000 farmers for RSPO certification ensuring sustainable palm cultivation origin.
• Nes NaturalezaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrupo Palmas partnership with Nes Naturaleza for Sustainable Palma Program promoting sustainable Peruvian palm agroindustry.
• ONG VIVA Vive ValoresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlicorp partnership with NGO VIVA for Vive Saludable program promoting healthy habits in Peruvian school families through nutrition, hygiene, physical activity, and sleep education.
• ANIQUEMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrupo Palmas participation in ANIQUEM 'Recycle to Help' program co-financing comprehensive rehabilitation of severe burn survivors through proper recycling of solid waste from Tulumayo headquarters.
• ONG EidosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO Eidos developed special 360° Marketing course platform for Microsoft and Fundación Romero digital skills training program.
• Earthworm FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrupo Palmas membership in Earthworm Foundation (EF), an organization ensuring sustainable supply chain and responsible production alongside RSPO certification.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Gloria: Peruvian diversified conglomerate operating across food/beverages (Leche Gloria, Bimbo Peru license), infrastructure, and other sectors. Closest direct peer to Grupo Romero in scale, Peruvian heritage, and multi-industry structure.
• Grupo Nutresa: Colombian food/consumer goods conglomerate operating across meats, biscuits, chocolates, ice cream, and coffee in 18+ countries. Directly comparable to Alicorp's diversified branded consumer goods platform and Latin American multi-country footprint.
• ENGIE Energía Perú: Peru's largest power generation company with a mix of renewable and thermal assets. Direct comparable to Orygen's diversified energy matrix in the same Peruvian market with similar customer base (industrial and grid offtake).
• Arca Continental: Mexico-headquartered Coca-Cola bottler and convenience/FEMSA-aligned operator serving Mexico, US, South America (Peru, Ecuador, Argentina). Directly comparable to Alicorp's branded consumer goods operations in Peru and Andean markets.
• Organización Terpel: Colombia's largest fuel distribution company with operations across Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. Direct peer to Primax's Latin American fuel station network and the Primax-Uno Corp regional integration thesis.

Broad incumbents

• FEMSA: Mexico-headquartered multinational operating OXXO retail, Coca-Cola bottling (FEMSA), and digital/logistics solutions. Comparable as a large Latin American diversified consumer platform with beverage retail and emerging digital adjacency.
• ISA (Interconexión Eléctrica): Colombian multi-Latin American energy transmission, concessions, and telecommunications infrastructure operator. Comparable to Grupo Romero's Infracorp platform for energy infrastructure investment across LatAm.
• Grupo Argos: Colombian conglomerate with diversified holdings in cement (Cementos Argos), energy (Celsia), real estate, and roads/airports (Odinsa). Comparable as a Latin American multi-industry holding with infrastructure, energy, and consumer-adjacent exposure.
• Grupo Alfa: Mexican diversified industrial conglomerate with operations in petrochemicals (Alpek), refrigerated foods (Sigma), telecom, and auto parts. Broad structural comparable as a multi-decade LatAm conglomerate with operating subsidiaries across unrelated sectors.
• DP World: UAE-headquartered global port operator with terminals across Latin America (including Peru). Comparable to Tisur, Tramarsa, and Salaverry Terminal Internacional in port-terminal operations and concession-based infrastructure cash flow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FundacionGrupoRomero
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corporaci-n-grupo-romero
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacionromero
• TikToktiktok.com/@fundacionromero

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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