The Latin American Private Capital Deal Book & ESG Cases illustrate real examples of the value add of private capital in Latin America. Case studies also have an environment, social, and governance (ESG) component as this has become increasingly important for institutional investors.
LAVCA is seeking special deals to highlight all asset classes including private capital, infrastructure, real estate, and venture capital/tech, with special consideration for deals that showcase community support during the global pandemic.
Deal Case Highlight L Catterton | FEMME
Published in November, 2022
READ the latest deal case featuring L Catterton investment in medical diagnostics company FEMME.The case study includes the deal execution, ESG initiatives…

Deal Case Highlight Valor Capital Group | Dolado
Published in September, 2022
READ the latest deal case featuring Valor Capital Group‘s investment in e-commerce solutions provider Dolado. The case study includes the deal execution, ESG initiatives…
Deal Case Highlight Crescera Capital | Grupo Zelo
Published in July, 2022
READ the latest deal case featuring Crescera Capital’s investment in Grupo Zelo. The case study includes the deal execution, ESG initiatives…
Deal Case Highlight Dalus Capital | Algramo
Published in June, 2022
READ the latest deal case featuring Dalus Capital’s investment in Algramo. The case study includes the deal execution, ESG initiatives…
Deal Case Highlight Aqua Capital | Biotrop: Agricultural Innovation
Published in June, 2022
READ the latest deal case featuring Aqua Capital’s investment in Biotrop. The case study includes the deal execution, ESG initiatives…
Deal Case Highlight Linzor Capital Partners | Mundo: Access to Information and Knowledge
Published in December, 2021
READ the latest deal case featuring Lizor Capital Partners’ investment in Mundo. The case study includes the deal execution, ESG initiatives…
Deal Case Highlight Lightrock | General Water: Sustainable Water Solution
Published in November, 2021
READ the latest deal case featuring Lightrock‘s investment in groundwater extraction and wastewater treatment solutions provider General Water (GW). The case study includes the deal execution, ESG initiatives as well as…
Deal Case Highlight Actis | Atlas Renewable Energy: Part of the Same Energy
Published in October, 2021
READ the latest deal case featuring Actis‘s investment in a leading power generation company in Latin America, Atlas Renewable Energy. The case study includes the deal execution, ESG initiatives as well as COVID-19…
Deal Case Highlight Advent International | Grupo Cataratas: Protecting Biodiversity
Published in August, 2021
READ the latest deal case featuring Advent International‘s investment in the largest concessionaire and service operator within parks in Brazil, Grupo Cataratas. The case study includes the deal execution, ESG…
Deal Case Highlight Mesoamerica | Alquería: A Partnership with Purpose
Published in June, 2021
READ the latest deal case featuring Mesoamerica’s investment in agribusiness/Dairy company Alquería. The case study includes the deal execution, ESG initiatives as well as COVID-19 responses…
Deal Case Highlight Vinci | Diagmax: A Strategic Sale
Published in March, 2021
READ the latest deal case featuring Vinci’s investment and exit in healthtech service company Diagmax. The case study includes the deal execution and the strategic sale. With Vinci’s investment…
Deal Case Highlight Canary | Alicerce: A Bridge to Education
Published in February, 2021
READ the latest deal case featuring Canary’s investment in Brazil-based education services/ edtech startup Alicerce Educação. The case study includes the deal execution during covid, senior leadership, and community impact. With Canary’s suppor…
Deal Case Highlight PC Capital | Rancho los Molinos: An Opportunity to Flourish
Published in January, 2021
READ the latest deal case featuring PC Capital’s investment in Mexican agribusiness/retail seeds company Rancho lo Molinos. The case study includes the deal opportunity and execution, community impact, as well as job creation. The company now sells its products through a network of more than 2,750 points of sale, sold over eight million seeds packets, increased workforce to 38%….
Deal Case Highlight Aqua Capital | Yes Synergy: Sustainable Animal Nutrition
Published in November, 2020
READ the latest deal case featuring Aqua Capital’s investment in Brazil-based agribusiness/animal feed additives company Yes Synergy. Since Aqua’s investment, the company shifted from low-cost products with limited differentiation towards higher value-added products. Higher value-added products accounted for 43% of sales in 2020, compared to 36% in 2016…
Deal Case Highlight Oria | Zenvia: CPaaS Growth Amidst Pandemic
Published in October, 2020
Stemming from the first six editions of the LAVCA Deal Book and ESG Cases, it is now more important than ever to highlight how fund managers are partnering with their portfolio to support company growth and sustainability during and post-pandemic. In today’s world, with things changing rapidly for companies across all sectors, LAVCA is collaborating with members to showcase examples of responsible investment from the private capital community throughout the year.
Sixth Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2020
Globally, investors are changing the way they interact with portfolio companies, LPs, and local communities, developing best practices for maximum impact. LAVCA works to support the implementation of environment, social and governance (ESG) practices across the region as this has become increasingly important for institutional investors.
Sixth Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2020
This edition features 12 cases across sectors and stages and includes deals from Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, and other Latin American markets.
Fifth Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2019
Investments range across various stages, countries, and sectors including consumer retail, financial services, IT, agribusiness, alternative energy, and more.
Fourth Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2018
Investments range across various stages, countries, and sectors including consumer retail, financial services, healthcare, agribusiness, IT, education, energy, real estate, and more.
Third Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2016
Investments range across stages, countries, and sectors including consumer/retail, agribusiness, aquaculture, services, IT, education, oil & gas, and more.
Second Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2015
Investments range across stages, countries, and sectors including, energy, education, real estate, IT, consumer retail, financial services, agribusiness, and more.
First Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2014
Investments range across stages, countries, and sectors including, financial services, IT, healthcare, telecommunications, entertainment, oil & gas, and more.
Sixth Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2020
This edition features 12 cases across sectors and stages and includes deals from Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, and other Latin American markets.
Fifth Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2019
Investments range across various stages, countries, and sectors including consumer retail, financial services, IT, agribusiness, alternative energy, and more.
Fourth Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2018
Investments range across various stages, countries, and sectors including consumer retail, financial services, healthcare, agribusiness, IT, education, energy, real estate, and more.
Third Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2016
Investments range across stages, countries, and sectors including consumer/retail, agribusiness, aquaculture, services, IT, education, oil & gas, and more.
Second Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2015
Investments range across stages, countries, and sectors including, energy, education, real estate, IT, consumer retail, financial services, agribusiness, and more.
First Edition: The Latin American Private Equity Deal Book & ESG Cases
Published in 2014
Investments range across stages, countries, and sectors including, financial services, IT, healthcare, telecommunications, entertainment, oil & gas, and more.