Our Team
We are a value-based business with “integrity”.
Gratitude
Empathy ( Forgiveness)
Accountability
we don’t believe in mistakes, we believe in lessons
Effective Communication (inspiration)
Juan Zarate
CEO & Founder
Juan Zarate is the CEO and founder of Fratelly Capital, a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing well-established, recession-resistant service businesses. Specializing in lower middle-market companies with EBITDA between $1-5 million, Fratelly Capital emphasizes the acquisition of essential service businesses characterized by recurring revenue and low capital expenditure. The firm’s guiding
Francisco Zarate
Founder & Principal
Francisco Zarate is the Founder and Principal of Fratelly Capital, where he leads internal operations with a focus on optimizing day-to-day management and business strategy across the portfolio. His responsibilities include sourcing, underwriting, negotiating, and closing acquisitions, as well as managing recapitalizations, dispositions, and refinancing. Additionally, Francisco establishes and oversees the company’s joint venture
Amber Zarate
Strategy Analyst
Amber Zarate is an accomplished business strategy professional with an MBA in Business Management, graduating at the top of her class. Certified in Business Analysis, Amber brings a data-driven approach to evaluating and refining business processes. She excels in developing strategic solutions that align with company goals, optimizing operations, and enhancing market positioning.
Michael Pastore
Head of Operations
With over 23 years of dedicated service to the company, Michael Pastore is a driving force behind its operational success. As Head of Operations, he manages inventory and cost controls, delivers comprehensive financial analytics, and provides precise financial forecasts and comparative insights. His expertise ensures accurate corporate management reporting that supports informed executive decision-making.
Daniel Montanez
Venture Partner
A seasoned entrepreneur and strategic investor with a long proven track record of building companies from inception to market leadership. Successfully founded and scaled a pharmaceutical enterprise from ground-up, driving operational excellence, commercial growth and sustainable value creation.