Ottawa · Miami - Fort Lauderdale · Ibero - Americas
MARKET ENTRY TO COMMERCIAL DEPLOYMENT
A commercial deployment platform enabling technology companies to expand across the Ibero-Americas through disciplined market strategy and trusted regional partnerships.
Opportunity Meets Complexity
The region is ready.
Few know how to enter
with confidence.
The Ibero-Americas represents one of the most significant and underserved technology markets in the world. Governments are modernizing infrastructure. Enterprises are accelerating digital transformation.
The region is relationship-driven, institutionally complex, and geographically vast. Traditional resources can open doors, but they rarely build businesses. North Valor was built for what comes next: providing the connective tissue that turns regional complexity into commercial success.
Who We Work With
- Technology companies entering new international markets
- Infrastructure and clean technology developers
- Professional services firms expanding across the region
- Investment groups seeking local operating partners
- Industry associations and government stakeholders
North Valor Commercial Deployment Framework
About — Founder & Managing Partner
Jason Cunliffe
Founder & Managing Partner, North Valor Partners. Former IDC executive with 20+ years in global technology markets. Led international trade and market development initiatives across Canada, the U.S., and Latin America with Global Affairs Canada, PROCOLOMBIA, Livingston International, CAMTIC, and IDC Latin America. Senior Advisor to Centerline Airport Partners. Bilingual. Based in Ottawa and Miami–Fort Lauderdale.
Technology Markets
IDC — 20 yrs
Infrastructure
Centerline Airport Partners
International Trade & Market Expansion
Global Affairs Canada (Development)
PROCOLOMBIA – CAMTIC
IDC Latin America
The Network
Trusted specialists across the Ibero-Americas.
Raúl Ceja
Mexico & Latin America Region
Former Group VP at IDC Latin America, Raul Ceja is a 0-to-1 commercial operator specializing in market entry, revenue activation, and the scaling of businesses across Mexico and Latin America. He builds go-to-market engines from the ground up, establishes trusted CIO- and C-suite relationships, and converts strategic intent into measurable commercial traction.
Ricardo Villate
Miami – Colombia - Latin America
Former Worldwide Group VP and LATAM leader at IDC. Data and analytics expert with deep experience leading regional P&L operations and advising technology companies on growth, positioning, and go-to-market strategy.
Roberto Chacón
Central America, Caribbean & Andean Region
CleanTech and climate policy expert with 30+ years of experience across Latin America and the Caribbean. Led 100+ projects with multilateral institutions, specializing in technology transfer, carbon markets, and regulatory frameworks to enable sustainable deployment and investment.
Andrew O’Brian
Infrastructure & Professional Services
President & CEO, Centerline Airport Partners. Former CEO of Reach Airports (New York), Quiport (Ecuador), and Aerodom (Dominican Republic). Aviation executive with 25+ years leading airport investment, development, and operations across the Americas and Europe. Delivered major P3 and greenfield projects, including Quito International Airport (Skytrax 5-star). Experienced aligning government, investors, and partners on complex infrastructure.
Priority Sectors
Where the opportunity is real.
Tech
AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Infrastructure
Enterprise software, cybersecurity, cloud and AI supporting public & private sector modernization.
Energy
CleanTech
Energy transition, environmental technology, water systems and sustainability platforms.
Defense-Adjacent
Dual-Use Technology
Secure communications, geospatial and defense-adjacent innovations with civilian applications.
Services
Professional Services & Infrastructure
Engineering, advisory and infrastructure services for large-scale development.