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LAVCA | The Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America

A non-profit member organization

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    • About LAVCA
    • Board, Team, & Advisors
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    • LAVCA Week
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About LAVCA

About LAVCA

About LAVCA

LAVCA is the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America, a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting the growth of private capital in Latin America and the Caribbean. LAVCA’s membership is comprised of over 200 firms, from leading global investment firms active in the region and local fund managers to family offices, global sovereign wealth funds, corporate investors, and international pension plans. Member firms control assets in excess of US$65b, directed at capitalizing and growing Latin American businesses.

Mission & History

Mission & History

The mission of LAVCA is to spur regional economic growth by advancing private capital investment. This is accomplished through programs of research, networking, education, the promotion of best investment practices, and the advocacy of sound public policy. LAVCA was founded in 2002 with support from the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF) of the Inter-American Development Bank.

The LAVCA Team

LAVCA employs talented and passionate professionals with a diverse skillset, including PE/VC industry and regional expertise. Our global team spans across 5 cities within the United States, Latin America, and Europe.

Meet the Team

The LAVCA Board

LAVCA’s Board of Directors is comprised of leading private capital investors active in Latin America, spanning global asset managers, private equity and venture capital fund managers, institutional investors, and other private investment groups. Click here to view the LAVCA Board.

Meet the Board

Directors Emeriti

LAVCA Directors Emeriti

LAVCA would like to thank past members of the board for their generous support and ongoing contributions to the organization.

Carlos Garcia, MP & Chairman, Victoria Capital PartnersLAVCA-Icon
Alfredo Castellanos, MP, Glisco Partners
Maria C. Kozloski, Global Head and CIO, IFC
Miguel Gutiérrez, Chairman, YPF; Partner TRG; Advisor, Telefonica
Scott Voss, Managing Director, HarbourVest Partners
Francisco Alvarez-Demalde, Founder, Riverwood Capital
Hernan Kazah, Co-Founder, KaszeK Ventures
Martín E. Díaz Plata, MP, Capital Group Private Markets
Miguel Olea, Partner, The Abraaj Group
Patrice Etlin, MP, Advent InternationalLAVCA-Icon
Susana Garcia Robles, FOMIN/IADB
Alvaro Goncalves, Stratus Group
Susan Segal, Americas Society/Council of the Americas
Scott Swensen, Conduit Capital
Arturo Saval, Nexxus Capital
Ernest Bachrach, Advent International
Marcus Regueira, FIR Capital
Eduardo Elejalde, Latin America Enterprise Fund ManagersLAVCA-Icon
Claudia Fan Munce, IBM Global Venture Capital Group
Enrique Bascur, Citigroup Venture Capital International
Erik Peterson, Aureos Capital
David E. Thomas, Intel Capital Latin AmericaLAVCA-Icon
Richard Frank Sr., Darby Overseas InternationalLAVCA-Icon
Everett J. Santos, AIG/GE Capital Latin AmericaLAVCA-Icon

Chairman Emeritus LAVCA-Icon

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LAVCA Welcomes New Executive Leadership

LAVCA Welcomes New Executive Leadership

April 13, 2022

Contact Mansi Patel [email protected]  +1 212-404-7880

LAVCA Welcomes New Executive Leadership Angela Maria Tafur Joins LAVCA as Executive Director

New York, April 13, 2022 – LAVCA, the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America, today announced that Angela Maria Tafur, a non-profit entrepreneur and seasoned governance expert, has joined LAVCA in the position of Executive Director. Tafur brings a wealth of experience in philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and legal governance to the Executive Director role. She has served as In-House Counsel to Bancolombia, as well as legal advisor to the Superintendent of Securities for the government of Colombia, where she implemented the legal framework for international investment in Colombian capital markets. She also sits on a number of global boards, including GNB Sudameris Bank in Panama and heads their risk committee. Tafur is also a founding member and Chair of the Board of Give to Colombia (G2C), a US-based philanthropic platform that has channeled more than USD26m to Colombia and improved the lives of more than three million people. Since 2004, G2C has executed more than 400 projects in the areas of education, health, economic development, environment and humanitarian aid. Tafur is also a trustee for the Nature Conservancy. “I am excited to count on Angela’s great experience and energy on behalf of LAVCA members in Latin America and around the world. She will be working in close collaboration with the LAVCA Board and our industry partners as the team produces new research, venture capital content and live programming, and prepares for a return to an in-person LAVCA Week in 2022,” said Nicolás Szekasy, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of KASZEK, and LAVCA Board Chair. “The impact of LAVCA’s work is indisputable, influencing investors who have committed over USD120b to companies, projects and startups in Latin America over the last decade,” said Tafur. “I have seen first-hand that private capital investments are key to stimulating economic growth, entrepreneurship and good governance. I am looking forward to leading LAVCA through a new period of expansion.” New additions to the LAVCA team include Marcelo A. Pizzato Dantas who will be joining LAVCA as Director of Programs and Partnerships and Franco Caputo as Research Analyst working under Associate Director of Research Emanuel Hernandez. LAVCA Week 2022 will take place on October 12-14 at the Conrad New York Downtown. The organization’s flagship annual event is designed exclusively for the Latin American private equity and venture capital community. Visit LAVCA’s website for a full list of LAVCA team and board members.

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About LAVCA LAVCA is the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America, a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting the growth of private capital in Latin America and the Caribbean. LAVCA’s membership comprises over 200 firms, from leading global investment firms active in the region and local fund managers to family offices, global sovereign wealth funds, corporate investors, and international pension plans. Member firms control assets in excess of USD65b, directed at capitalizing and growing Latin American businesses. LAVCA’s mission – to spur regional economic growth by advancing private capital investment – is accomplished through programs of research, networking forums, education and advocacy of sound public policy. Visit www.lavca.org for more information.

LAVCA Announces Eighth Annual ESG Deal Award Winners

LAVCA Announces Eighth Annual ESG Deal Award Winners

March 09, 2022
LAVCA Announces 2021 Latin American Private Capital ESG Deal Awards

LAVCA Announces 2021 Latin American Private Capital ESG Deal Awards

June 02, 2021
KaszeK Ventures Co-Founder Nicolás Szekasy Appointed to LAVCA Chair

KaszeK Ventures Co-Founder Nicolás Szekasy Appointed to LAVCA Chair

January 21, 2021
Alta Growth Capital Receives Top Latin American Private Equity Deal Award for Investment in Mexican Manufacturer

Alta Growth Capital Receives Top Latin American Private Equity Deal Award for Investment in Mexican Manufacturer

March 04, 2020
About LAVCA was last modified: June 7th, 2022 by Editor
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LAVCA In The News

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  • America Economia (05/26/2022): Private Capital Investment in Latin America Reached US$5.5 Billion During the First Quarter
  • Europe Press (05/25/2022): Private Capital Investment in Latin America exceeds 5,000 Million Euros Until March
  • LABS (05/24/2022): Latin America had its fourth-largest quarter in startup investments to date, according to LAVCA. But what lies ahead?
  • Yahoo Finance (05/18/2022): Claure apuesta por Latinoamérica tras disrupciones globales
  • Milenio (05/09/2022): Latin American Governments Should Promote Greater Investment in Broadband
  • DPL News (05/05/2022): Fintech Platforms Doubled in Latin America in Three Years
  • Forbes (04/26/2022): The 100 fastest Growing Startups in Mexico
  • Bloomberg Línea (04/18/2022): Founder of Ualá Raises US$30 Million and Launches New Venture Capital Fund
  • Bloomberg (01/24/2022): Startup Funding Triples to a Record $15 Billion in Latin America
  • Crunchbase News (01/24/2022): These Were Latin America’s Most Active Investors In A Record Year
  • Bloomberg Quint (01/24/2022): Venezuela Startup Is Expanding Quick Delivery Business Across Latin America
  • Crunchbase News (01/21/2022): Here’s What’s Driving Latin America’s Rank As The World’s Fastest-Growing Region For Venture Funding
  • bnamericas (01/06/2022): Latin America forecast to stay on strong VC growth path this year
  • Expansion (01/05/2022): https://expansion.mx/mercados/2022/01/05/venture-capital-latinoamerica-nueva-era
  • Negocios (01/04/2022): Fondo cordobés invertirá u$s 100 M en emprendedores y cierra uno de los pases del año
  • LABS (01/01/2022): Las 10 startups más valiosas de América Latina (hasta ahora)
  • ACIS (12/31/2021): Llega a Colombia el fondo especializado en rondas seed de Latam
  • Monitor (12/29/2021): Três perguntas: venture capital – mercado e investimentos
  • bnamericas (12/28/2021): What to expect from LatAm e-commerce in 2022
  • LABS (12/27/2021): LAVCA: global participation in local investments in Latin America has been steadily increasing in the last three years
  • LABS (12/24/2021): Então é Natal, e o que você fez? Os fundos de capital de risco deram muitos presentes para a América Latina em 2021
  • Milenio (12/23/2021): Por poca diversidad se pierde dinero
  • Latin Finance (12/22/2021): Bank to the Future
  • ae tecno (12/22/2021): Un nuevo año para emprender e invertir, ¿será?
  • Startups (12/20/2021): Número de mulheres investidoras em VC avança em 2021 – mas ainda é pouco
  • Negocios (12/19/2021): Los ‘unicornios’ ya vuelan en Latinoamérica
  • Press Peru (11/13/2021): The AWS Startup Day LATAM Arrives With A Focus On Latin American Entrepreneurs
  • NeoFeed (09/26/2021): Brazilian Unicorns and the Country's Performance in Innovation
  • Elmo Strador (09/25/2021): American Investment: Supporting Purposeful Innovations
  • Entrepreneur (09/22/2021): In the last 2 years, 16 startups entered YCombinator and more than 20 have raised more than a million dollars of capital.
  • Bloomberg (09/14/2021): SoftBank Launches $3 Billion Fund for Latin America’s Tech Boom
  • LABS (09/10/2021): LAVCA's Carlos Ramos de la Vega: "The global interest we’re seeing in Latin America has been long overdue"
  • Expansión (04/13/2021): Las inversiones en startups se multiplican por cinco en 2020 pese a la crisis
  • La Tercera (04/13/2021): Startups chilenas logran récord de inversión por US$136 millones en 2020
  • Financial Times (04/07/2021): Pandemic spurs the Latin America tech sector
  • LABS (04/05/2021): New LAVCA report finds LatAm’s innovation ecosystem was surprisingly resilient in 2020
  • La Tercera (04/04/2021): Venture capital: grandes empresas y family offices se lanzan a invertir en startups

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