The Colombian government launched Fondo Emprender del Sena to provide COP$20b (~US$ 6.25m) in seed capital to Colombian entrepreneurs. (Seguimiento) Con el objetivo de seguir aportando al emprendimiento país, como…

Lemontech a Chilean SaaS software company geared towards law firms and corporate legal departments received a majority investment from Accel-KKR. The investment amount was undisclosed. (Press Release) Lemontech, a LATAM leader…

The Institutional Limited Partners Association released “ILPA Principles 3.0: Fostering Transparency, Governance and Alignment of Interests for General and Limited Partners,” an update and expansion of the 2011 Private Equity…

 Foundation Capital made a US$6m investment in Colombian edtech Platzi. Other investors include Omidyar Network, Mountain Nazca Chile, Y Combinator and 500 Startups. (Contxto) Platzi, a Colombian startup specializing in…

Actis listed a US$150m CerPI on the Mexican BMV. The CerPI was fully subscribed by Mexican Pension Fund managers (AFOREs) prior to its listing. Actis will utilize the proceeds to…

Canadian private equity firm Clairvest Group agreed to merge its portfolio company Chilean Gaming Holdings with Sun Dreams SA creating one of the largest casino operating conglomerates in Latin America.…

Oikocredit Invested US$4.7m in Caravela, a coffee trader in Latin America that uses direct trade principles. Oikocredit purchased shares from Annona Sustainable Investments. (Press  Release) The Netherlands / United Kingdom…

General Atlantic has appointed Pedro Parente to the newly created position of Chairman of Brazil. The advisory position will help lead General Atlantic’s portfolio companies in Brazil. Mr. Parente is…

DILA Capital and Mountain Nazca Mexico exited Creze, a Mexican financial services startup for small businesses, through a sale to Polygon Fintech, a financial group targeting unbanked consumers. This transaction…

DILA Capital made an undisclosed investment in Alana Jobs, a Mexican HR tech platform for the hospitality industry. (Press Release) DILA Capital is proud to announce their investment in Alana…