Private equity funds await better signals to invest in various economic sectors

TL;DR

In 2025, private equity funds saw a 3% growth in mobilized resources for productive projects, while capital raised increased by 30%.
Over 14 years of measurement, investment funds have committed US$31.5 billion and invested US$23.5 billion across 28 of Colombia's 32 departments.
Private equity impacts infrastructure (4G highways, energy transition), real estate (logistics, malls, housing), and innovative sectors like tech startups, retail, health, and education.
Key 2025 operations included Brookfield's increased stake in Isagen, PEI's US$500 billion issuance, and Patria's sales of Smart Fit and operations with United Health Corporation.
Ashmore was involved in the Popayán-Cali road project and education with Legacy Schools, while Yellowstone formed strategic alliances with Visum.
Funds operate counter-cyclically with average maturation periods over 10 years.
Paola García, president of Colcapital, emphasized that 'confidence to invest' and legal stability are crucial for the industry and investors.
Foreign direct investment has fallen, but capital commitments exist for future sectors with legal certainty.
Fund concentration is highest in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and Barranquilla and their regional influence zones.
In 2025, private equity funds generated 498,000 direct formal jobs.
Emerging opportunities are anticipated in AI, data centers, health, energy transition, fintech, education, agriculture, and private debt for SMEs.

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