Armilla Mantic
Institutional Quantitative & Systematic Investment Firm
Armilla Mantic is a Cayman-based institutional investment fund focused on systematic and technology-enabled trading strategies designed to deliver asymmetric risk-adjusted returns through disciplined execution, dynamic risk management, and institutional-grade operational infrastructure.
The firm combines quantitative research, execution technology, and institutional governance to capitalize on structural inefficiencies across liquid global markets while maintaining strict portfolio risk controls and operational resilience.
The group's hallmark is excellence, transparency and disciplined execution.
Each strategic decision is backed by rigorous research, technological precision, and institutional-grade risk management a philosophy that has transformed Armilla Mantic into a fund defined not only by performance, but by integrity, innovation, and long-term value creation.
Our Team
Jose Robledo
CEO - Co - Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Armilla Mantic
José is an accomplished businessman and financial strategist with a
distinguished career in investment management
and real estate development. An Industrial Engineer from Universidad de los
Andes with a Master's in Financial
Engineering from Princeton University, he is recognized as one of the
pioneers of institutional real estate
investment in Colombia.
He founded Patrimonio Estrategias Inmobiliarias (PEI), the country's
first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and
leading real estate vehicle, taking it public (IPO) and generating transactions
exceeding 100 million USD.
As the architect behind its structure, José led the negotiation and acquisition
of commercial assets totaling more
than COP 2.5 billion, setting a new benchmark for institutional real
estate in the region.
He later founded and served as President of Terranum, Colombia's first fully
integrated real estate platform, with
assets under management of approximately USD 2.5 billion. Under his
leadership, he also launched Terranum
Corporativo, the country's leading developer of tailor-made office and
logistics centers, conceptualizing and
delivering rental projects with investments exceeding COP 2
billion.
Additionally, José founded Terranum Hotels, Colombia's foremost
hospitality group, and led the acquisition of
Hoteles Decameron for USD 500 million, creating a portfolio of nearly
10,000 rooms across Latin America and
redefining the regional tourism landscape.
Currently, José serves as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Armilla
Mantic and Armilla Capital, including the
FCP Armilla Capital, a Private Equity Fund focused on strategic
investments in the logistics and tourism sectors.
A visionary leader with a proven record of building and scaling
institutions, José brings together financial acumen,
strategic foresight, and a global mindset—driving Armilla Mantic's mission to
redefine value creation across
industries and geographies.
Rodrigo Arboleda
CFO - Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer
Armilla Mantic
Is a seasoned executive with more than twenty years of experience leading complex organizations through growth, transformation, and financial optimization. His leadership has guided the management of assets exceeding US $50 million for Armilla, demonstrating his ability to align strategic foresight with disciplined financial governance. Rodrigo's analytical rigor and results-driven mindset have been central to ensuring long-term value creation, operational stability, and institutional trust within the Armilla ecosystem.
Andres Castillo
CTO - Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Armilla Mantic
Is a technology and investment executive recognized for his pioneering work in digital innovation and fintech architecture. As Co-Founder of Carolina Reaper, he developed advanced software frameworks and led projects generating transactions above US $15 million in the logistics and financial sectors. At Armilla Mantic, Andrés spearheads the fund's technological and algorithmic infrastructure, integrating quantitative systems, data-driven analytics, and machine-learning models to enhance transparency, efficiency, and alpha generation across global portfolios.
Diego Carrizosa
CCO - Co-Founder & Chief Compliance Officer
Armilla Mantic
Is an accomplished business leader and entrepreneur with a distinguished record in strategic operations, communications, and business development. As Founder of Carolina Reaper, he led global market strategies that generated over US $30 million in returns for clients in the hospitality sector and campaigns exceeding 15 million impressions, establishing the firm as a benchmark for measurable performance and brand excellence. At Armilla Mantic, Diego drives global operations with a vision rooted in precision, cohesion, and executional excellence.
Juan Felipe Montoya
COO - Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer
Armilla Mantic
President of Huevos Kikes, is a distinguished Colombian business leader with extensive experience leading one of the country's most prominent poultry enterprises through sustained growth, innovation, and operational excellence. His leadership has positioned Huevos Kikes as a reference in the agribusiness sector, while also extending his influence globally through his role as President of the International Egg Commission (IEC) and as a board member of FENAVI. Juan Felipe's strategic vision and long-term focus have been central to driving expansion, strengthening industry leadership, and advancing commitments to nutrition, employment generation, and sustainable value creation.
Investment Philosophy
OBJECTIVE
Achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns by identifying and exploiting inefficiencies in publicly traded equities, commodities, and derivatives.
Market Listening
Continuously monitor dynamics, trends, and high-impact assets to identify where true value emerges.
APPROACH
Quantitative long-short strategy supported by advanced analytics, algorithmic modeling, and high-frequency intraday execution. All positions closed at the end of each trading day — eliminating overnight risk..
Technological Programming
Develop, test, and integrate proprietary models for consistent, data-driven performance.
EXECUTION
Trades executed via Interactive Brokers, providing institutional-grade infrastructure, transaction depth, and full transparency.
Performance Optimization
Continuously optimize budgets, processes, and technology to maximize returns across investments.