(OPIC) March 31, 2011 – The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, issued its first-ever call for proposals to catalyze support for ‘impact investments’Continue reading “OPIC Issues Call for Proposals for Impact Investing”
Nexxus Capital Announces Final Closing of Nexxus V
(Nexxus Capital) March 2011 – Nexxus Capital announces the final closing of its fifth fund, Nexxus Capital Private Equity Fund V, L.P. (“Nexxus V”). It reached, along with Nexxus IV, US$ 315 million of investable capital.Continue reading “Nexxus Capital Announces Final Closing of Nexxus V”
Private Equity Has $8 Billion to Invest in Brazil, Gavea Says
Bradesco makes a big splash in private equity as interest in the sector jumps
In Brazil, No Room for Leverage at Buyout Firms
(DealBook) March 28, 2011 – “We use zero leverage.” Luiz Otávio Magalhães, the founding partner of one of the most successful private equity firms in Brazil, was trying to explain his business model to me. His leveraged buyout firm, Patria, easily garners more than 20 percent returns annually. Continue reading “In Brazil, No Room for Leverage at Buyout Firms”
Bradesco Launches Private Equity Fund
(O Estado de S. Paulo) March 27, 2011 – Bradesco, the second largest private bank in Latin America, is entering the private equity industry with the launch of its first fund.Continue reading “Bradesco Launches Private Equity Fund”
Chile Health Care Co Cruz Blanca Salud Seeks Approval For IPO
(Dow Jones) March 25, 2011 – Chilean health-care company Cruz Blanca Salud is seeking permission from the local SVS securities regulator to float about 25% of its equity on the local stock exchangeContinue reading “Chile Health Care Co Cruz Blanca Salud Seeks Approval For IPO”
McDonald’s South America franchisee files for IPO
(Reuters) March 25, 2011 – Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc, a large South American franchisee of U.S. fastfood chain McDonald’s Corp, is planning to raise about $875 million in a stock offering and list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange.Continue reading “McDonald’s South America franchisee files for IPO”
Captación record en fondos de Private Equity para Latinoamérica: 8.100 millones de dólares
Riverwood and FTV Capital Invest $15M in Globant
(peHub) March 24, 2011 – Globant, leader in the creation of innovative software products that appeal to global audiences, announced that Riverwood Capital, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth businesses in the global technology and technology-enabled industries, and FTV Capital, a growth equity investor focused on business services, financial services, technology, and payments, have invested an additional $15 million in the Company.Continue reading “Riverwood and FTV Capital Invest $15M in Globant”