Colombia’s Patria has launched the Patria Crédito COP Private Equity Fund, the company’s first local credit strategy in the Colombian market, which aims to expand investment options in the country.
This fund introduces an evergreen structure for credit strategies, incorporating regulatory and operational innovations—including quarterly liquidity windows—that allow for greater flexibility in capital management and a broader investment horizon; factors that facilitate better alignment with public and private credit portfolios, corporate debt, and medium- and long-term financing solutions.
Patria was advised on the establishment of the fund by law firm Cuatrecasas, and
Manuel Quinche, managing partner of Cuatrecasas’ Bogotá office, stated: “With this transaction, Patria is committed to the development of the credit market in Colombia, promoting new sources of financing for various economic sectors”.
“The Patria Crédito COP Private Equity Fund not only strengthens the firm’s position as a leader in alternative asset management in Latin America but also drives the consolidation of a more dynamic financing ecosystem in Colombia,” he added.
The initiative, launched in September 2025, aims to channel these resources into strategic sectors, strengthening the alternative asset manager’s regional leadership and supporting the country’s competitiveness.
“This transaction represents a significant step forward for the Colombian capital markets by introducing an evergreen structure in the credit segment. We are proud to advise Patria on the establishment and launch of its first debt fund in Colombia, a transaction that sets a precedent in terms of regulatory innovation and the development of financial instruments in the country,” added Natalia Arango, a partner at Cuatrecasas.
The team involved in the transaction was led by Manuel Quinche and Natalia Arango, along with attorneys Valentina Bocanegra and Camila Orrego from the finance practice group.