Managing partner

Rafael Helguero

Rafael Helguero is a Managing Partner and one of the founding members of Capstone Advisors. Prior to establishing Capstone, Rafael worked for over 11 years at Credit Suisse where he served as a Director in the Investment Banking Division. During his tenure, he participated in over 50 transactions worth more than US$33 billion, advising a diverse range of companies in Mexico and Latin America across M&A, Capital Markets (debt and equity), Structured Products, Financings, and Derivatives.

Mr. Helguero’s industry expertise spans across Real Estate, Leisure & Lodgings, Energy, Airlines, Industrials, Metals & Mining, Retail, Packaging, and Financial Sponsors. Overall, he has over 15 years of Investment Banking experience.

Rafael holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana, where he graduated with High Honors. He also holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.