MD Banca de Inversión

What MD Banca de Inversión does

MD Banca de Inversión is an independent, founder-owned investment banking boutique headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, with a secondary office in Medellín and coverage extending into Central America and broader Latin America. Founded in 2015 by Carlos Martínez Díez after a decade leading the M&A team at BNP Paribas in Colombia, the firm is staffed by a small multidisciplinary team (approximately 7 named senior and advisory members within a firmographic headcount of 17) and operates as a flat, senior-led advisory practice.

The firm delivers six core service lines sold on a project or retainer basis: company valuation (DCF, EV/EBITDA multiples, comparable transactions, and defensible fairness opinions), M&A advisory (buy-side and sell-side, including preparation of teasers, info memos, capital raising, and negotiation), financial consulting (business plans, investment project analysis, restructuring, cash flow optimization), financial due diligence, construction of financial and operational dashboards, and custom tailored mandates. Underlying delivery relies on standard financial-modeling tooling — Excel, Power BI, Python, and R — with no proprietary software platform, no AI/ML-native product, and no public SaaS or API surface.

Commercial go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: engagements are sourced through the founder's professional network (BNP Paribas alumni ties, Grupo Santalucía board roles, Red Nacional de Ángeles Inversionistas membership), supplemented by affiliations with AICA (Alliance of International Corporate Advisors), the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Colombia, and CCI France Colombia. Revenue is generated entirely through professional services fees — success fees, retainers, and per-engagement billing — and is not publicly disclosed.

Name

MD Banca de Inversión

Legal name

MD Banca de Inversión

Website

https://mdbancadeinversion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MD Banca de Inversión is an independent investment banking boutique in Bogotá and Medellín, Colombia, providing M&A advisory, company valuation, financial due diligence, and consulting services to mid-market and large enterprises across Colombia and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking Advisory

SIC

Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAOAG

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/M&A, Transaction & Restructuring Advisory

SECONDARYBPAHAOAF

Fairness Opinions & Independent Financial Advice

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/M&A, Transaction & Restructuring Advisory

Keywords

• Investment banking advisory
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Company valuation services
• Financial due diligence
• Financial consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá D.C.

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Financial Advisory & Consulting Fees: Professional services fees generated from project-based advisory mandates including M&A transaction advisory (buy-side and sell-side), company valuation (fairness opinions, DCF, multiples), financial due diligence, financial dashboard construction, financial consulting, and bespoke services. Revenue is earned through success fees, retainer arrangements, and per-engagement billing depending on the mandate scope and complexity.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MD Banca de Inversión is an independent investment banking boutique that provides M&A advisory (buy-side and sell-side), company valuation (DCF, multiples, comparable transactions), financial due diligence, financial consulting (business plans, restructuring, cash flow optimization), financial dashboard construction, and custom-tailored advisory services. Engagements are project-based and delivered directly to company owners, boards, and executives primarily in Colombia and Latin America.

Product overview

MD Banca de Inversión is an independent investment banking boutique offering a unified portfolio of financial advisory services rather than a software platform. The core offerings include: company valuation services, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) advisory, financial consulting, financial due diligence, financial dashboard construction, and custom services. These services work together to provide comprehensive advisory support from business valuation through transaction execution, with all services delivered by a multidisciplinary team of financial analysts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 M&A transactions closed totaling approximately USD 10 billion in transaction value
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AICA (Alliance of International Corporate Advisors)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MD Banca de Inversión recently affiliated with AICA, a global network of independent investment banking firms focused on the middle market, founded in 2009. The network provides MD with expanded deal flow, cross-border advisory capabilities, and access to international investors and companies seeking M&A opportunities in Latin America. AICA's mission is to provide mid-market companies and investors access to proven investment banking expertise and resources globally.
• Cámara oficial de comercio de España en ColombiasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliation with the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Colombia strengthens MD Banca de Inversión's network in the Colombian-Spanish business community, facilitating introductions to Spanish companies with interests in Colombia and Colombian companies seeking Spanish partners or investors.
• CCI France Colombia (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie France Colombia)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliation with CCI France Colombia (French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Colombia) expands MD Banca de Inversión's network within the French-Colombian business ecosystem, supporting cross-border advisory for French companies entering Colombia or Colombian companies seeking French partners.
• Red Nacional de Ángeles Inversionistas — Fundación BavariasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCarlos Martínez Díez, Managing Director & Founder of MD Banca de Inversión, is a member of the Red Nacional de Ángeles Inversionistas (National Network of Investor Angels) of the Fundación Bavaria. This network connects angel investors with Colombian startups, providing deal flow and visibility for entrepreneurial advisory opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rothschild & Co: Global independent financial advisory firm with deep M&A and valuation expertise, family-controlled and family-business focused. Comparable to MD Banca de Inversión for its mid-market advisory model, family-owned client orientation, and emphasis on independent advice.
• Evercore: Independent global boutique specializing in M&A advisory and restructuring. Comparable to MD Banca de Inversión as a high-end independent advisory firm where senior banker relationships and quality of execution are the primary commercial differentiator.
• Houlihan Lokey: Global independent investment bank focused on M&A advisory, valuation, and financial restructuring. Closely comparable to MD Banca de Inversión as a boutique advisory firm emphasizing independent, conflict-free mid-market advisory with strong valuation expertise.
• Lincoln International: Global mid-market M&A advisory firm. Directly comparable to MD Banca de Inversión as a boutique advisor focused on mid-market transactions, with similar GTM relying on senior banker networks and cross-border coordination.

Broad incumbents

• BTG Pactual: Latin America's largest independent investment bank, offering M&A advisory, equity and debt capital markets, and asset management. Comparable as the dominant incumbent competitor for mid-market M&A in Colombia and the broader Andean region.
• LarrainVial: Chilean independent investment bank with active M&A, equity research, and asset management operations across Latin America. Comparable as a regionally anchored independent advisor competing for cross-border Andean and Southern Cone M&A mandates.
• Lazard: Global financial advisory and asset management firm with strong M&A and valuation practices. Comparable to MD Banca de Inversión in core service mix (M&A, valuation, fairness opinions) but operates at significantly larger scale and global reach.
• Colpatria (Investment Banking): Colombian bank with an investment banking division offering M&A and structured finance advisory. Comparable as an incumbent local competitor with broader banking relationships that can cross-sell advisory alongside lending.

Emerging players

• Altafid: Latin American boutique investment bank focused on M&A advisory and corporate finance for mid-market companies. Comparable to MD Banca de Inversión as a regional boutique with similar service mix and focus on mid-market transaction advisory.
• BancTrust & Co: Independent Colombian investment bank offering M&A advisory and capital markets services. Comparable to MD Banca de Inversión as a smaller local competitor targeting similar mid-market and family-owned business clients in Colombia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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