Welcome to the Latin America PE/VC Report – March/April 2012

Welcome to the Latin America PE/VC Report – March/April 2012

Welcome to the March/April 2012 edition of the Latin America PE/VC Report, LAVCA’s bimonthly newsletter. Read more

Executive Briefing: Funds, Deals and Exits: A Snapshot of Latin America PE/VC in 2011

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Executive Briefing: Funds, Deals and Exits: A Snapshot of Latin America PE/VC in 2011

LAVCA released 2011 data on fundraising, investments and exits for Latin America private equity and venture capital last week – between January and March, our research department tracked hundreds of transactions reported by over 100 firms through our annual survey, and cross referenced information with dozens of secondary sources. Read more

Member Profile: An Interview with David Thomas, Intel Capital

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Member Profile: An Interview with David Thomas, Intel Capital

LAVCA recently caught up with former LAVCA Chairman, David Thomas. As Managing Director of Intel Capital Latin America, Dave gives his on-the-ground perspective about opportunities in Brazil and other regional markets for start ups. Read more

LP Profile: An Interview with Jose Roca, Prima AFP

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LP Profile: An Interview with Jose Roca, Prima AFP

Jose Roca, Chief Investment Officer for Prima AFP, the largest pension fund manager in Peru, discusses the current state of PE investing in Peru and possible changes on the horizon. Read more

Entrepreneur Profile: An Interview with Rafael Atijas, The Loog Guitar

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Entrepreneur Profile: An Interview with Rafael Atijas, The Loog Guitar

LAVCA recently spoke with Rafael Atijas, Founder and CEO of The Loog Guitar about how a lot of passion and a little crowdfunding helped him launch a global business. Read more

Growth Capitalism: Case Studies for Raising Early Stage Money in Latin America

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Growth Capitalism: Case Studies for Raising Early Stage Money in Latin America

By Patrick J. McGinnis

If you’ve been following the Latin American early stage markets over the past year, you have probably noticed an emerging trend: although the number of venture capital firms in Latin America remains small, companies that are either operating in the region or were born in the region are raising money in increasing numbers. A group of promising companies has turned to angel rounds, often led by successful investors with proven track records, in order to raise their first significant rounds of investment capital. Read more

Welcome to the Latin America PE/VC Report – January 2012

Welcome to the Latin America PE/VC Report – January 2012

Welcome to the January 2012 edition of the Latin America PE/VC Report, LAVCA’s bimonthly newsletter. Read more

What are Family Offices and HNWI doing in Latin America?

What are Family Offices and HNWI doing in Latin America?

An increasing number of US and Latin American family offices and high net worth individuals are looking at making their first commitments to the region’s new generation of PE/VC managers. While large pension funds and sovereign wealth funds typically target managers with over $500m AUM, the universe of LatAm firms managing smaller funds is a natural fit for investors writing smaller tickets. Read more

Member Profile: An Interview with Jorge Karadima, Sembrador Capital

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Member Profile: An Interview with Jorge Karadima, Sembrador Capital

LAVCA recently spoke with Jorge Karadima, CEO of Chile-based Sembrador Capital, about the risks and rewards of investing in technology innovation in agribusiness. Read more

LP Profile: An Interview with Alonso Angel, Porvenir

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LP Profile: An Interview with Alonso Angel, Porvenir

Alonso Angel, Senior Investment Officer at Porvenir, which manages assets for Colombian pension funds, spoke with LAVCA about the evolution of the Colombian PE/VC market and expections for 2012. Read more