Energy
Shale gas and oil from Vaca Muerta and beyond. Argentina holds the world's second-largest shale gas reserves. We finance projects that power this transformation — from upstream production to downstream infrastructure.
Private Credit · Argentina
Capital to Accelerate Strategic Sectors
Direct long-term financing solutions to back the mid-market companies driving the next phase of growth in Argentina.
The Opportunity
Mid-market credit in Argentina is structurally scarce
Commercial banks prioritize larger relationships and shorter maturities, while capital markets are largely inaccessible below investment grade. Companies operate at low leverage and lack reliable options for growth capital, creating an opportunity: a durable spread premium backed by unlevered assets.
Globally significant reserves of shale energy, lithium, copper, and agricultural capacity driving financing demand across the value chain.
Argentina's most significant reform cycle in decades is underway — deregulation, trade liberalization, and new investment incentives are creating conditions for sustained growth.
Mid-market companies with US$10–100M in revenue face a structural shortage of growth capital beyond 36 months — precisely where private credit thrives.
~15%
Credit to GDP
Lowest credit penetration in Latin America — roughly 15% of GDP vs. a ~52% average. This is the peak we are climbing.
Where We Invest
Operators in Strategic Sectors that can Thrive in a Market Economy
Mining
Lithium, copper, and critical minerals. As a top-three global lithium reserve holder, Argentina is at the center of the energy transition supply chain. We provide growth and project finance to operators developing these resources.
Agribusiness
A global food powerhouse. Argentina ranks among the world's top producers of soybean, corn, and beef. We support companies across the agricultural value chain — from production and processing to export logistics.
Infrastructure
The connective tissue of growth. Every strategic sector depends on roads, ports, warehousing, and energy distribution. We finance the infrastructure projects that make Argentina's economic expansion possible.
How We Invest
Our Approach
We follow a disciplined, repeatable process at every stage — from sourcing to servicing. Each step is designed to protect capital while maximizing risk-adjusted returns.
Proprietary Sourcing
We originate deals through our own industry relationships, referral agreements with regional banks and broker-dealers, and partnerships with strategic players in each sector.
Why Private Credit
A Better Way to Lend and Invest
Private credit has emerged as one of the fastest-growing alternative asset classes globally — and the thesis that drove its growth in developed markets is now taking shape in Argentina.
For Borrowers
Flexible Structures
Customized terms tailored to each business, faster execution than banks, without the complexity of public markets.
Speed and Certainty
Private structures avoid rating agencies and roadshows, compressing timelines from months to weeks.
True Partnership
Direct relationships with fewer counterparties allow deeper collaboration and more creative structuring.
For Investors
Attractive Risk-Adjusted Yields
Floating-rate, senior secured instruments at the top of the capital structure, offering downside protection and predictable income.
Low Correlation
Private credit has historically shown near-zero correlation with public fixed income, reducing overall portfolio volatility.
Emerging Market Premium
Lower competition and lower borrower leverage in markets like Argentina can enhance returns while maintaining strong downside protection.
Our Edge
What Makes CIMA Special
Deep Sector Expertise
Our team and advisors bring decades of hands-on experience across Argentina's strategic sectors. We understand the operational realities of energy projects, mining operations, and agricultural supply chains from the inside.
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Whether you are an institutional investor exploring private credit in Argentina or a company seeking flexible financing, we welcome the conversation.