LAVCA welcomed over 150 investors at its fourth annual Colombia Private Equity and Venture Capital Forum in Bogota on November 16, 2011.
Panels led by industry leaders provided in-depth insight into topics including creating the next generation of multilatinas, the significance of forming local partnerships, the current deal environment and the critical elements needed to strengthen the local PE/VC ecosystem.
In addition, the forum featured three case studies of successful private equity-backed businesses from around the region, including Senior Solution (Stratus Group), Grupo Energía de Bogotá (CVCI) and Refinancia (Access SEAF International).
The full day event also featured speakers from Advent International, Alta Group, Altra Investments, Arcano Group, Aureos Capital, Concerto Advisors, Conduit Capital Partners, Helm Banca de Inversión, LAEFM, Linzor Capital, Megeve Investments, Neuberger Berman, Positive ID, Porvenir, Promotora, Quilvest, Skandia, The Founder Institute, Tribeca Asset Management and Ubiquo Telemedicina.
LAVCA would like to extend a thank you to its sponsors Bancoldex, FOMIN, CAF, Conduit Capital, CVCI, Brigard & Urrutia, Gómez-Pinzón Zuleta, DMGT and S&P Capital IQ.