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LAVCA | The Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America

A non-profit member organization

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ESG & Impact

Responsible investment, or investment practices and strategies that consider environmental and societal outcomes, has become an important area of focus for Latin America’s private capital industry. LAVCA’s work in this area addresses both Environmental, Social and Governance practices by traditional private capital investors (ESG), as well as impact funds that seek a balance of positive social, environmental, and financial returns. Global LPs are an important driver of change and are key partners to LAVCA’s Responsible Investment agenda.

NEW IN 2020-2022: LAVCA was looking to highlight how firms were supporting portfolio companies and surrounding communities during the global pandemic as a way to showcase the importance of the private sector for a long-term recovery.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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%….

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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…

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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.

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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.

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Impact+Tech/VC Investing: Latin America Snapshot

Impact+Tech/VC Investing: Latin America Snapshot

Access LAVCA's 6-Page Report on the Intersection of Impact and Tech/VC

Increasingly private equity and venture capital managers active in Latin America are raising dedicated impact funds to manage alongside traditional PE/VC structures. Others are co-investing with impact fund managers in IT startups that address financial inclusion, healthcare, agriculture, and education. Using LAVCA industry data and data collected by LAVCA and the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) for The Impact Investing Landscape in Latin America, LAVCA published a breakout report on Impact+Tech/VC Investing. ACCESS THE REPORT

Impact Report

The Impact Investing Landscape in Latin America is a joint report by the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) and the The Association for Private Capital in Latin America (LAVCA). The 2018 edition of the report provides an updated, comprehensive look on the state of impact investing across Latin America. Using survey data from over 60 investors in the region, the report outlines trends in investment activity in 2016 and 2017, examines challenges for investors, and evaluates the future of impact investing in Latin America — where investors plan to deploy an additional US$2b in capital over the next two years.
The Impact Investing Landscape in Latin America: Trends 2016 & 2017

The Impact Investing Landscape in Latin America: Trends 2016 & 2017

El Panorama de la Inversión de Impacto en América Latina: 2016 & 2017

El Panorama de la Inversión de Impacto en América Latina: 2016 & 2017

Panorama do Setor de Investimento de Impacto na América Latina: 2016 & 2017

Panorama do Setor de Investimento de Impacto na América Latina: 2016 & 2017

ESG Guidelines

Access relevant industry resources and guidelines for investors related to ESG. Guidelines are gathered from multiple industry associations, many of whom have worked together to develop consistent policies and to promote best practices in the global private equity and venture capital community. Access LAVCA Term Sheets and Guidelines for resources on topics such as valuation, corporate governance, and more.

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ESG & Impact was last modified: November 9th, 2022 by Editor
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Latin American ESG Award Winners & Honorable Mentions

 

Past Winners

(various categories)

ACON Investments | Betterware
Actis | Atlas Renewable Energy
Actis | Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy
Actis | Zuma Energía
Advent International | Cetip
Advent International | Grupo Cataratas
Alta Growth Capital | Fruehauf de México
Aqua Capital | Geneseas
Aqua Capital | Fertiláqua
Ashmore Colombia | Transambiental
Canary | Alicerce Educação
Lafise Investment Management | Paradise Ingredients
Linzor Capital Partners | Farmashop
Linzor Capital Partners | Mundo
LIV Capital | Red IT
MAS Equity | Grupo IGA
Riverwood Capital | Globant
Riverwood Capital | 99
Southern Cross Group | GasAtacama
The Carlyle Group | CVC Brasil Operadora e Agência de Viagens
Victoria Capital | Corona Industrial

 

Past Honorable Mentions
Actis | Companhia Sulamericana
Aqua Capital | Comfrio
Axxon Group | BR Marinas
Bozano Investimentos | Hortigil Hortifruti
Darby Overseas | Laboratorios Kendrick
DGF | Softway
IGNIA Partners | Ver de Verdad
Kandeo Investment Advisors | Distribuidora Rayco
Lightrock | General Water
Mesoamerica | Alquería
Stratus Group | Maestro Locadora de Frotas

 

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Interested in being considered for the LAVCA Private Capital ESG Dealbook & Award? Submit your case here.

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 through research, education, networking and advocacy.

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