To showcase best-in-class examples of private capital activity in Latin America, LAVCA is again collaborating with member investors to highlight portfolio company deal cases to an audience of global institutional and fund investors, as well as strategic and long-term investors active or interested in Latin America.
The LAVCA ESG Deal Awards showcase outstanding private capital investments, specifically targeting environmental, social and gender diversity initiatives. Winners are selected from among deals submitted by LAVCA Member firms through a rigorous evaluation process by a distinguished panel of institutional investors comprised of development finance institutions, pension funds and funds of funds.
2023 Environmental Responsibility Award
IG4 Capital receives the 2023 Environmental Responsibility Award for their investment in Iguá, a leading sanitation company in Brazil. Since its establishment in 2017, Iguá has brought sanitation services to 39 municipalities, benefiting over seven million people. Through extensive investments, Iguá has modernized water infrastructure, improving access to healthcare and sanitation. Their commitment extends beyond business, fostering innovation, sustainability and customer focus.
2023 Social Impact Award
BTG Pactual receives the 2023 Social Responsibility Award for their investment in Gran Cursos Online. Founded in 2013, Gran Cursos Online is a leading Edtech platform in Brazil that aims to democratize and accelerate learning through affordable, subscription-based education. With over 620,000 students in more than 1,200 cities, Gran Cursos Online offers a wide range of courses, including public civil examination exams, undergraduate programs, coding and more.
2023 Gender & Diversity Award
ALIVE Ventures receives the 2023 Gender & Diversity Responsibility Award for their investment in Symplifica, a Colombian platform providing payroll management solutions for household workers. Symplifica’s mission is to formalize domestic workers, with a focus on the 20 million people in Latin America working under informal labor conditions, 93% of whom are women. By offering a comprehensive platform, Symplifica ensures compliance with labor laws for employers while securing legally mandated benefits for workers, including health insurance and pensions.
2023 Innovation Award
L Catterton receives the 2023 Innovation Award for their strategic investment in NotCo, a Chilean foodtech company. NotCo, founded in 2016, is at the forefront of disrupting the food industry with its use of machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create high-quality, plant-based products. The company’s diverse portfolio includes innovative alternatives like NotBurger, NotChicken, NotCheese, NotMilk, NotMayo and NotIceCream, offering healthier and sustainable options.
2023 Better Tech Award
Nominated by Equitas Capital, the inaugural Better Tech Award goes to SoyMomo for their contributions to the field of children’s technology. Based in Chile, SoyMomo is a renowned developer and designer of software and hardware specifically tailored for children. The company’s mission is to create safe and enjoyable technology that addresses the needs of children and alleviates parents’ concerns. Through the use of innovative proprietary technology, such as an AI algorithm capable of detecting cyberbullying and state-of-the-art shockproof cases, SoyMomo offers a trend-setting product portfolio that includes tablets, smartwatches, headphones and baby monitors.
2023 Private Capital Deal of the Year Award
Vinci Partners receives the 2023 Private Capital Deal of the Year Award for their investment in Pro Infusion. Pro Infusion, founded in 1989, is a leading pharmaceutical compounding service outsourcing company in Brazil. The company has a strong track record, certified operations and focuses on oncological medications, parenteral nutrition and ophthalmology.
The Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America (LAVCA) today announced the winners of the Seventh Annual Latin American Private Capital ESG Deal Awards to recognize outstanding investments by fund managers in the region, specifically targeting environmental, social and gender diversity initiatives.