Investments

ABCO INVESTMENT

ABCO Investment is an alternative investment fund specializing in infrastructure funds in the energy and concessions sectors, as well as in private equity. Our alternative investment and banking team has extensive experience in financial structuring and infrastructure development in mining, renewable energy, and concessions. These strengths ensure sustained profitability, efficient risk management, rigorous selectivity, and broad expertise in managing investments from the design phase through to asset operation.

In the mid-sized mining sector, we structure projects under the BOOT model (Build, Own, Operate, Transfer), integrating financing, design, and operation. Our objective is to support mid-sized mining companies in the development of their processing plants and to finance them through OPEX.

Our strength lies in a management team with extensive experience in private banking, alternative investments, and leadership in world-class concession companies, with expertise in infrastructure investments exceeding USD 1 billion.

We invest in sustainability to build a better world. 

Structuring

  • Analysis and desing of business
  • Evaluation of technical, financial, legal, and environmental risks.
  • CAPEX/OPEX building
  • Establish financing scheme.
  • Structuring the project development strategy.
  • Defining the contract model
  • Definition of business cycle risks/costs: design, construction, and operation.

Fundraising

  • Design the most efficient financial structure.
  • Incorporate investment instruments (Equity/Debt).
  • Evaluate financial risk and define hedging and guarantee mechanisms.
  • Negotiate terms that balance profitability, security, and sustainability.

Operation

  • Implement operational management models.
  • Ensure compliance with standards.
  • Establish and monitor technical and financial KPIs.
  • Optimize operating costs and extend asset life cycle.
  • Ensure reliable operations that safeguard investment returns.

Mining Sector – BOOT Model Projects

We have the experience and capability to design and finance projects under the BOOT (Build–Own–Operate–Transfer) model. This flexible structure allows our mining customers to expand their mineral processing units or pursue other initiatives through a BOOT scheme. Under this model, our clients can finance the implementation of the missing infrastructure through operating costs (OPEX). 

Build

  • Financial closure
  • Formalization of EPC and O&M contracts.
  • Obtaining and consolidating licenses and permits (owner).
  • Project execution
  • Construction risk management

Own

  • Ownership of the asset for the agreed period (years)
  • Recognition and valuation of contributed equity.
  • Implementation of operational, financial, tax, and reporting policies.
  • Legal and registry protection of the BOOT agreement.

Operate

  • Commissioning and start-up.
  • Optimización de O&M.
  • Administración de ingresos.
  • Regulatory reporting and operational risk management.

Transfer

  • Delivery of the asset in operational conditions to the owner (mining company).
  • Audit of technical and contractual compliance.
  • Closing act and release of BOOT obligations.
  • Corporate liquidation.
  • Evaluation of BOOT extension or renegotiation.