Carlos Bremer (born 1 June 1960 – died in January 2024, Aged: 63 years old) was a Mexican entrepreneur, philanthropist, and TV personality who died at the age of 63 in January 2024. He was the director of Grupo Financiero Value, one of the most profitable companies in the financial sector in Mexico.

He was also known for his involvement in the film industry, sports sponsorship, and social causes. He was a friend of celebrities such as Luis Miguel, Canelo Álvarez, and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Early Life and Education

Carlos was born on June 1, 1960, in Monterrey, Mexico. His full name was Carlos Bremer Gutiérrez. He was the son of Sara Gutiérrez and Guillermo Bremer, who owned a sports store and sold uniforms to baseball leagues. He had four siblings: Guillermo, Bernardo, Alberto, and Rodrigo.

He showed an entrepreneurial spirit from an early age, selling calculators to business people in Monterrey when he was 12 years old. He opened his first savings account when he was 14 and joined Grupo Banpa’s brokerage firm when he was 19. He studied accounting at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Ciudad de México, where he graduated with honors.

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Career and Achievements

In 1985, he co-founded Ábaco Casa de Bolsa, later known as Grupo Financiero Confa, and in 1988, he started a project called Fina Factor, which became Value in 1993. Value Grupo Financiero is a financial services company that operates in Monterrey, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Chihuahua, and Morelia. It offers brokerage, leasing, consulting, and investment banking services.

Bremer was the president and general director of Value Grupo Financiero, as well as the chairman of the board of directors. He led the company to become one of the most successful and profitable in the financial sector in Mexico, with a net worth of $90 million.

He was also a film producer, who made his debut with El Juego Perfecto in 2010, a movie based on the true story of a Mexican Little League baseball team that won the World Series in 1957. He also produced Campeones in 2018, a movie that depicted how the Mexican U-17 national soccer team won the World Cup against Brazil in 2005.

He was a sports fan and a supporter of many athletes, especially in boxing, baseball, and racquetball. He sponsored 50 athletes in 2018, including Paola Longoria, Eduardo Nájera, and Canelo Álvarez. He was also a friend of Michael Jordan and Bill Clinton.

He was a philanthropist and a social activist, who participated in various causes and foundations, such as Fundación Carlos Slim, Fundación Telmex, Fundación Canelo, and Fundación Bremer. He donated money, equipment, and scholarships to help young people pursue their dreams and improve their quality of life. He also organized conferences and events to promote values and success stories among entrepreneurs and society.

He was a TV personality, who appeared as a panelist on the show Shark Tank México, where he invested in various business ideas and projects presented by entrepreneurs. He was known for his charisma, humor, and positive attitude on the show.

 Net Worth and Income Sources

According to some estimates, Carlos Bremer had a net worth of 12 and 15 million dollars (approx.). His main source of income was his financial group, Value, which had assets under management of over 40 billion pesos (approx. 2 billion dollars) as of 2019.

He also earned money from his movie productions, which were mostly successful at the box office and received positive reviews from critics and audiences. He also invested in other sectors, such as real estate, technology, and media.

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Controversies

Carlos Bremer was not immune to controversies, as he faced some criticism and accusations throughout his career. Some of them are:

• In 2007, he was accused of being involved in the case of Zhenli Ye Gon, a Chinese-Mexican businessman who was arrested for allegedly supplying pseudoephedrine to drug traffickers. Bremer’s financial group was one of the entities that lent money to Ye Gon, and the authorities seized his mansion. Bremer denied any wrongdoing and claimed that he was a victim of fraud and extortion by Ye Gon. He also sued the government for the return of his property, but he lost the case. In 2019, he bought back his mansion for 102 million pesos (approx. 5.28 million dollars) in an auction organized by the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO).
• In 2018, he was criticized for his participation in the reality show Shark Tank México, where he was one of the investors who evaluated and funded entrepreneurial projects. Some people accused him of being arrogant, rude, and disrespectful to the contestants, and of taking advantage of their ideas and businesses. He defended himself by saying that he was honest, direct, and supportive of the entrepreneurs and that he invested in projects that he believed in and that had a social impact.
• In 2020, he was involved in a scandal related to the children of AMLO, who were accused of using their influence and power to benefit from public contracts and resources. Bremer was allegedly one of the businessmen who had close ties and dealings with the president’s sons, especially José Ramón López Beltrán, who was the leader of the ruling party Morena in the State of Mexico. Bremer denied any irregularity and said that he had a professional and respectful relationship with the president and his family

Personal Life, Spouse & Kids

He was married to Adriana Ibarra de Bremer, with whom he had four children: Marcelo, Paulina, Adriana, and Carlos. He was a devoted husband and father, who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Death Cause

He died in January 2024, after suffering a fainting spell in his office in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León. He was taken to a hospital, where he received cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but he could not be revived. The cause of his death was reported as a cardiovascular event.

He was mourned by his family, friends, colleagues, and fans, who remembered him as a great man, a proud Mexican, a hardworking entrepreneur, and a generous benefactor. He left behind a legacy of success, passion, and altruism that inspired many people.

How did Carlos Bremer die?

Bremer died on January 7, 2024, at the age of 63. The official cause of death was a heart attack, according to his family and friends. He was found unconscious in his home in Monterrey, Mexico, and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His death shocked and saddened the Mexican and international business and entertainment communities, who paid tribute to his legacy and achievements.

What were Carlos Bremer’s achievements and contributions?

Carlos was one of the most successful and influential businessmen in Mexico and Latin America. He started his career at the age of 12, selling calculators to businessmen in Monterrey. He later joined Grupo Banpa’s brokerage firm at the age of 19 and co-founded Banco Casa de Bolsa in 1985. In 1988, he launched Fina Factor, which later became Value, a leading financial group that offers credit, investment, and insurance services.

He also ventured into the film industry, producing movies such as El Juego Perfecto (2010) and Campeones (2018), based on true stories of Mexican sports achievements. He was a regular investor on Shark Tank Mexico, where he backed innovative and socially responsible businesses. He was a passionate sports fan and supporter, who helped many athletes, such as Paola Longoria, Eduardo Nájera, and Sal “El Canelo” Álvarez, through his foundations and trusts. He also donated to various causes, such as education, health, culture, and environment, through his Carlos Bremer Foundation.

Carlos was a Mexican entrepreneur, philanthropist, and TV personality who died at the age of 63 in January 2024. He was the director of Grupo Financiero Value, one of the most profitable companies in the financial sector in Mexico. He was also a film producer, a sports sponsor, and a social activist, who supported various causes and foundations.

He was a friend of celebrities such as Luis Miguel, Canelo Álvarez, and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He died after suffering a fainting spell in his office in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León. The cause of his death was reported as a cardiovascular event. He left behind a legacy of success, passion, and altruism that inspired many people.

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