ICV Partners LLC, an investment firm focused on middle-market business services, consumer goods & services, food & beverage, and healthcare firms, has added Fernanda Llera as a vice president.

Before joining ICV Llera served as a senior associate with Investar Capital. Llera additionally served as an analyst with L Catterton and worked in private equity transactions in Europe.

“We are delighted to have recruited Fernanda to join ICV as we continue to build and strengthen our diverse group of investment professionals,” added Willie Woods, president and managing director. “We are committed to attracting top talent and Fernanda’s appointment enhances our investment capacity. We welcome her as the newest member of ICV and we look forward to the contributions she will make to our firm and our portfolio investments.”