Bahlam’s principals bring over a decade
of experience in the region
Our Story
In 2016, Bahlam’s principals acquired and transformed a third-generation company in Central America. The business was under-managed and under-capitalized. We quickly learned that even with collateral, access to investment capital remained a major barrier to growth for mid-sized companies.
We also saw firsthand the profound impact that a well-run business can have on people and society. In addition to growing the business substantially, we tripled the workforce to 90+ full-time employees and increased average employee pay by over 60%.
Through this experience, we developed a successful framework and built a capable team with the skills required to thrive in the region. This has become the blueprint for Bahlam’s model – one we aim to replicate with other businesses across Central America.
Our Edge
Leadership
We bridge experiences across Finance, Management, Operations, and Economics.
Michael Barjum
Founding Partner
Michael has over 15 years of experience in private capital and M&A advisory, including ten years of operating experience in Honduras.
Daniel Barjum
Founding Partner
Daniel has over 13 years of experience working on management and economic development topics.