Exclusively for EMBA

The Universe of
 Search Funds 

Feb, 11th, 2026 – Wednesday | 07pm – 08pm
Location: ISE Business School (IESE São Paulo Campus)

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Join us for a panel discussion at IESE São Paulo, bringing together key perspectives in the world of Search Funds.

This session will provide a practical, real-world view of how the Search Fund model works in Latin America, highlighting opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned from those directly involved.

Whether you’re curious about starting a search, investing, or leading an acquired company, this panel offers clear insights to understand the model in practice.

Panelists confirmed:

| Patrick Wladimirski

Managing Partner Mamba Capital

| Luis Oliani

CEO at APS

| Henrique Duarte

Founder & Managing Partner at KYR Capital

Moderator:

| Juan Naranjo

Director of the IESE International Search Fund Center. 

Professor Juan Naranjo leads initiatives supporting entrepreneurs and investors in the ecosystem of Search Funds and Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (EtA). His expertise encompasses Private Equity, innovation, and strategic board advisory. He holds an Executive MBA from IESE Business School and has actively contributed to the institution’s entrepreneurship and venture capital leadership teams.