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LAVCA data on private capital activity in Latin America through year-end 2022 

LAVCA conducted a Startup Founders Survey to capture how 160+ venture-backed founders are responding to a radically different macroeconomic context in the Latin American  tech ecosystem, following a sustained…

LAVCA’s Industry Data & Analysis is available on a quarterly basis as a benefit for LAVCA members.

LAVCA’s seventh annual Latin American Startup Directory profiles 523 startups that raised USD1m+ in venture funding in 2021 and 1H 2022, during a time of record venture investment in the region. 

Private capital activity in Latin America showed signs of resilience amidst rising risks from inflation, increased volatility and global geopolitical turmoil.

LAVCA’s Industry Data & Analysis is available on a quarterly basis as a benefit for LAVCA members.

The 2022 Industry Data & Analysis includes data and insights on fundraising, investment and exit activity from the full year in 2021.

Access LAVCA’s 2022 LAVCA Trends in Tech, which breaks down 2021 VC investment data, top deals, highlighted transactions, sector and country trends and most active investors

The 2021 Mid-Year Industry Data & Analysis includes data and insights on fundraising, investment and exit activity from the 1H 2021.

Access LAVCA’s 2021 Review of Tech Investment in Latin America, a 9-page report breaks down 2020 VC investment data, top deals, highlighted transactions, sector and country trends, most active investors. This year’s report also features leading trends taking shape thus far in 2021.

2021 EMPEA | LAVCA Structuring for Exit Report is a deep dive analysis of innovative financing approaches used by investors in Latin America and other global markets to generate liquidity in challenging exit environments.

The 2021 Industry Data & Analysis includes data and insights on fundraising, investment and exit activity from the full year in 2020.

Sponsored by the IDB Lab, the 2021 LAVCA Survey of LatAm Edtech Startups is a continuation of LAVCA’s 2019 Inaugural Survey of LatAm Startups, and is a companion to our 2021 Survey of LatAm Healthtech Startups.

Sponsored by the IDB Lab, the 2021 LAVCA Survey of LatAm Healthtech Startups is a continuation of LAVCA’s 2019 Inaugural Survey of LatAm Startups, and is a companion to our 2021 Survey of LatAm Edtech Startups.

2020 LAVCA Industry Data & Analysis summarizes the results of the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America’s 12th annual survey of over 500 fund management firms active in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Access LAVCA’s Annual Review of Tech Investment in Latin America, an 8-page report with insights and data on the major markets and sectors in the region, top deals by amount, most active investors and new players, co-investments, and more.

2020 LAVCA Mid-Year Data is a 4-page PDF and Excel of Latin America private capital fundraising, investment, and exit activity from 1H2020. This report combines LAVCA and EMPEA transactions for the most comprehensive data set available.

2019 LAVCA Industry Data & Analysis summarizes the results of the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America’s eleventh annual survey of over 400 fund management firms active in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Inaugural Survey of Latin American Startups captures key insights from 227 startups, with 88% of responses coming from Founders and C-level executives. The majority of responding startups have raised US$500k to US$100m+ in funding.

Access LAVCA’s Annual Review of Tech Investment in Latin America, an 8-page report with insights and data on the major markets and sectors in the region, top deals by amount, most active investors and new players, co-investments, and more.

A breakout of findings from the Inaugural Survey of Latin American Startups with insights on gender diversity from 220+ entrepreneurs and founders, created with support from IDB Lab.

International appetite to invest in Latin American startups has grown significantly since 2013. This is a mapping of the global investors active in Latin America between 2013-2017 including a deep dive of highlighted investments.

2018 LAVCA Industry Data & Analysis summarizes the results of the Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association’s tenth annual survey of nearly 400 fund management firms active in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Inside Latin America’s Breakout Year in Tech is an 8-page graphic report with updates about the VC and tech ecosystem. The report maps the major markets and covers top deals by value, co-investments, startup ecosystem maturity, and trending sectors.

LAVCA has produced a Fund Terms & Compensation Report to provide a benchmarking tool for GPs who are active in Latin America across the asset classes of private equity, venture capital, and real estate.

Using LAVCA industry data and data collected by LAVCA and ANDE for The Impact Investing Landscape in Latin America, LAVCA published a 6-page breakout report on Impact+Tech/VC Investing.

The 2017 LAVCA Industry Data summarizes the results of the Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association’s ninth annual survey of nearly 250 fund management firms active in Latin America and the Caribbean.

LAVCA’s report on Latin American Private Real Estate presents an independent perspective on the size of the Latin American private real estate market, identifying the main players, geographies, and relevant sectors in the region.

The entrance of major global investors into a string of recent early and expansion stage rounds in Latin America is contributing to record investment dollars in Latin American startups.

2017 Trend Watch: Latin American Venture Capital is an infographic that summarizes venture-only results from the LAVCA 2017 Industry Data & Analysis (the ninth annual survey of fund management firms active in Latin America and the Caribbean).

2016 LAVCA Industry Data summarizes the results of the Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association’s eighth annual survey of nearly 250 fund management firms active in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Latin America Venture Capital: Five-Year Trends is a 20-page report on the early stage ecosystem in Latin America. Topics include fundraising & sources of capital; investment & deal highlights; sector, stage, & market trends; 2015 most active investors and top deals.

2016 LAVCA Mid-Year Data & Analysis is a PDF report providing an in-depth analysis of fundraising, investments, and exits in Latin America for 1H2016, as well as charts highlighting historical trends, sector and country breakdowns, and 1H2015 comparisons.

The 2009-2015 LAVCA Industry Data Excel File consolidates seven years of trend data on private equity and venture capital fundraising, investments, and exits compiled by LAVCA.

2015 LAVCA Industry Data & Analysis is a PDF report providing an in-depth analysis of fundraising, investments, and exits in Latin America for 2014, as well as charts highlighting historical trends, sector and country breakdowns, and year-on-year comparisons.

2015 LAVCA Mid-Year Data & Analysis is a PDF report providing an in-depth analysis of fundraising, investments, and exits in Latin America for 1H2015, as well as charts highlighting historical trends, sector and country breakdowns, and 1H2014 comparisons.

Mexico Venture Capital is a one page infographic with information and data on the local early stage ecosystem, including VC Investments by Sector; LP Perspectives; Public Support; Details on Entrepreneurs and IT Landscape, and Highlighted Companies.

LAVCA infographic The Exit Landscape in Latin America features comprehensive data including five year exit trends by country and sector; recent exit methods; country ranking based on feasibility of exits; expected changes in exit routes, and more.

2014 LAVCA Industry Data summarizes the results of the Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association’s sixth annual survey of nearly 250 fund management firms active in Latin America and the Caribbean.

LAVCA infographic Mid-Market Investing in Latin America features data points and trends including a breakdown by year, country, and sector.

UPDATE: PE/VC Fundraising in Latin America is a one page infographic with data on fund closings, LP plans for target allocations, and an estimate of funds in the market.

Venture capital investors active in Latin America deployed US$425m in 2013 – more than four times the amount invested when LAVCA began collecting data in 2008, and a 15% increase from the previous year.

2014 LAVCA Mid-Year Data & Analysis is a PDF report providing an in-depth analysis of fundraising, investments, and exits in Latin America for 1H2014, as well as charts highlighting historical trends, sector and country breakdowns, and 1H2013 comparisons.

2013 LAVCA Industry Data summarizes the results of the Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association’s fourth annual survey of more than 200 fund management firms active in Latin America and the Caribbean.

2013 LAVCA Mid-Year Data & Analysis is a PDF report providing an in-depth analysis of fundraising, investments, and exits in Latin America for 1H2013, as well as charts highlighting historical trends, sector and country breakdowns, and 1H2012 comparisons.

AVCA 2013 Sector Focus: Infrastructure & Energy Report is a PDF providing in-depth analysis of fundraising, investments, and exits for infrastructure-related activity in Latin America from 2011-2013, including a breakdown by country and sub-sector.

2012 LAVCA Industry Data summarizes the results of the Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association’s fourth annual survey of nearly 200 fund management firms active in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Drawing on proprietary data and analysis, this publication offers insights on sectors, strategies, entry multiples and exit markets. In addition, there are deal highlights and links to LAVCA member firms currently doing mid-market deals in Latin America.

2012 LAVCA Mid-year Data & Analysis is a PDF report providing an in-depth analysis of fundraising, investments and exits in Latin America for 1H 2012, as well as charts highlighting historical trends, sector and country breakdowns and 1H2011 comparisons.

2011 LAVCA Industry Data summarizes the results of the Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association’s fourth annual survey of more than 200 fund management firms active in Latin America, conducted between January and February 2013.

2011 LAVCA Mid-year Data & Analysis is a PDF report providing an in-depth analysis of fundraising, investments and exits in Latin America for 1H 2011, as well as charts highlighting historical trends, sector and country breakdowns and 1H2010 comparisons.

2010 LAVCA Industry Data & Analysis is a PDF report providing an in-depth analysis of fundraising, investments, and exits in Latin America for 2009, as well as charts highlighting historical trends, sector and country breakdowns, and year-on-year comparisons.