Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments in Latin America Exceed Previous Record by US$1b
Mexico, Peru, and Colombia Gain Relevance with the International Investor Community
Private equity and venture capital firms committed US$8.9b through 233 investments in Latin America in 2013, representing a six-year high and a 13% increase over 2012, according to Industry Data from the Latin American Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LAVCA). Activity in the last six months has been accelerated by major buyout deals in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia.
In both Mexico and the Andean countries, local GPs were able to capitalize on growing investor interest by securing new commitments from international investors and local pension funds. More than US$1b of new capital was raised in Mexico through six funds while US$1.4b was raised via Andean region funds and Peru and Colombia country-specific funds.
Overall, fundraising in 2013 was again dominated by smaller funds with 49 managers reporting 52 partial or final closings, totaling US$5.5b (versus 42 partial or final closings from 40 firms in 2012). Exits in 2013 were consistent with 2012 figures (US$3.8b), generating US$3.7b in proceeds.
“The private equity and venture capital community in Latin America has been quietly building a foundation that is capable of withstanding existing and future market complexities,” said Cate Ambrose, President and Executive Director, LAVCA. “The region continues to experience regular milestones in the face of emerging market volatility, such as this year’s record in investments, however, it will be important to see how global LPs respond once some of the billion dollar plus funds reenter the market.”
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