Juan Carlos Duque

Provides advisory services to family offices and private equity firms, leading transactions and supporting portfolio management. • Advise on strategy, M&A, restructuring, investment execution, and portfolio management to drive growth and investor value. • Led the acquisition of a government contractor ($50M-$75M) for a private equity sponsor, overseeing due diligence, deal structuring, and stakeholder negotiations. • Aligned 5+ stakeholders in a private equity acquisition from LOI to closing, negotiating key terms, and resolving risks to ensure a smooth, zero-breaker closing and strengthening investor credibility.

Co-led a boutique investment bank advising clients on M&A, growth capital, and restructuring. • Secured 5+ middle-market client engagements through strategic business development and client relationship management. • Advised buyer group on a $250M+ outdoor brand spinoff and acquisition.

Transformed a niche organic food startup into a scalable venture, securing distribution and funding. • Raised $500K in angel investment and secured a strategic pathway for Series Seed financing. • Expanded retail distribution by 245%, growing from 49 to 120 stores, including major national retailers.

Led corporate strategy, P&L, and operations for South America's largest privately held hotel operator. • Navigated Brazil’s 2014-2016 economic crisis, achieving zero net loss of hotels under management. • Led the acquisition and renewal of hotel management contracts, securing long-term partnerships. • Spearheaded negotiations securing nonexclusive partnerships with Hilton, Hyatt, and Wyndham.

Advised clients on M&A, growth capital, and strategic investments, working with family offices and institutional investors. • Partnered with Soros Fund Management and Tao Capital to acquire Atlantica Hotels. • Raised $32M in capital to acquire a high-value water rights agricultural property.

Managed a portfolio of private equity investments for one of the largest family offices in the U.S. • Co-led the $600M+ sale of the largest venue management company in the U.S. • Structured a $500M+ recapitalization of a Lloyd’s-based reinsurance company. • Co-led a $75M public-to-private acquisition of a hotel franchising company.