(Linzor Capital) October 31, 2011 – Linzor Capital Partners, a regional Latin American private equity firm focused on the middle market, announced that it has acquired 100% of TIP de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“TIP”),Continue reading “Linzor Capital Partners Announces the Acquisition of TIP de Mexico”
BRZ Aims to Raise at Least 650 Million Reais for Brazil Funds
(Bloomberg) October 31, 2011 – BRZ Investimentos Ltda., the Brazilian asset manager spun off from GP Investments Ltd. in 2006, plans to raise at least 650 million reais ($388M) for two funds, Chief Executive Officer Allan Hadid said.Continue reading “BRZ Aims to Raise at Least 650 Million Reais for Brazil Funds”
Endurance Capital Invests $30M in Globalbev (em português)
(Valor Economico) October 27, 2011 – Globalbev, a Brazilian food and beverage company, has received a capital commitment of R$50M (approximately US$30M) from Endurance Capital Partners, Continue reading “Endurance Capital Invests $30M in Globalbev (em português)”
LatAm-focused Latin Idea and MPOWER Ventures among Impact Investing Funds Selected by OPIC
(OPIC) October 27, 2011 – Impact investing, a fast-growing industry that is drawing a wide range of private investors with the promise of delivering social and environmental benefits to emerging markets while at the same time generating profits, was given an historic boost today.Continue reading “LatAm-focused Latin Idea and MPOWER Ventures among Impact Investing Funds Selected by OPIC”
Nurturing Start-Ups in Brazil, With a Nod to Silicon Valley
Advent International Opens New Office in Colombia
(Advent International) October 20, 2011 – Advent International, one of the world’s leading global buyout firms, announced that it has opened an office in Bogotá, Colombia, extending its long-established presence in Latin America. Continue reading “Advent International Opens New Office in Colombia”
Brazil’s Gavea Buys 31.75% Stake In Camil
(Dow Jones) October 18, 2011 – Gavea Investimentos, Brazil’s largest investment fund with about $7.5 billion under management, acquired a minority stake in local largest rice producer Camil Alimentos for an undisclosed amountContinue reading “Brazil’s Gavea Buys 31.75% Stake In Camil”
Vision Capital Exits Terphane
(Vision Capital) October 17, 2011 – Vision Capital, the international investment firm, announced that it has agreed the sale of Terphane to Tredegar Corporation (NYSE: TG), a global manufacturer of plastic films and aluminium extrusions, for $188 million. Continue reading “Vision Capital Exits Terphane”
AwayFind Raises $800,000 in Seed Funding
(TechCrunch) October 12, 2011 – Email productivity tool AwayFind announced that it has closed its seed round of $800,000, led by 500 Startups and CAP Ventures, with participation from several angels, including Ben Lilienthal, Anton Sutton and Amir Banifatemi.Continue reading “AwayFind Raises $800,000 in Seed Funding”
Invest Rio Commits R$10M to VC Fund, Burrill Brasil 1 (em português)
(Valor Economico) October 11, 2011 – Invest Rio, the development agency of Rio state, committed R$10M (approximately US$5.8M) for shares in Burrill Brasil 1, the venture capital fund formed by U.S. asset manager Burrill & CompanyContinue reading “Invest Rio Commits R$10M to VC Fund, Burrill Brasil 1 (em português)”