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LAVCA | The Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America

A non-profit member organization

  • About
    • About LAVCA
    • Board, Team, & Advisors
    • Media
    • Contact
  • Members
    • Membership Benefits
    • Current Members
    • Member Access
  • Education & Programs
    • About
    • LAVCA Week
    • Calendar & Past Programs
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  • Research & Directories
    • LAVCA Research
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Industry News

LAVCA distributes the latest PE/VC activity in Latin America via its proprietary publications, the LAVCA Private Capital Update and the LatAm Venture Bulletin.

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  • General Atlantic Acquires Additional Stake in Brazil’s Locaweb

    March 22, 2023

    (Seu Dinheiro) General Atlantic acquired an additional 4.1% stake in Locaweb, a Brazil-based web services platform for SMEs, raising its total stake to 15.1%. General Atlantic Acquires Additional Stake in…

  • Warburg Pincus Exits Brazil’s GPS

    March 22, 2023

    (Pipeline Valor) Warburg Pincus exited GPS, a Brazil-based outsourced maintenance and security company that listed on the B3 in 2021, via a block trade. Warburg Pincus Exits Brazil’s GPS was…

  • El Trueno-backed Caricaco Invests Pre-Seed Round for Costa Rica’s Listo

    March 22, 2023

    (Caricaco) Caricaco, the investment vehicle of El Trueno, invested in a pre-seed round for Costa Rica-based restaurant supply platform Listo, with participation from Ulua VC and angel investors. El Trueno-backed…

  • monashees Leads USD14.5m Series A for Brazil’s Mecanizou

    March 21, 2023

    (TechCrunch) monashees led a USD14.5m Series A for Mecanizou, a Brazil-based online retailer of auto repair parts, with participation from Alexia Ventures, FJ Labs and Dalus Capital. monashees Leads USD14.5m…

  • IFC Invests USD50m in Credicorp Capital’s FCP CC Deuda Privada Fund I

    March 8, 2023

    (IFC) IFC committed USD50m to Credicorp Capital‘s FCP CC Deuda Privada I, a vehicle focused on providing structured long-term debt to performing medium and larger-size enterprises in Colombia. IFC Invests…

  • XP Reaches First Close ~USD327m for Private Equity Fund II

    March 6, 2023

    (NeoFeed) XP reached a BRL1.7b (~USD327m) first close for its second Brazil-focused private equity fund. XP Reaches First Close ~USD327m for Private Equity Fund II was last modified: March 23rd,…

  • Caravela Capital Reaches First Close for Latin America-focused Early Stage Fund

    February 22, 2023

    Brazil-based venture capital fund Caravela Capital reached a first close of its early-stage Latin America-focused fund Caravela Capital II with a USD50m target. The fund’s first investment includes Franq Open…

  • Crescera Capital and EDP Brasil Invest ~USD2.7m in Brazil’s 77Sol

    February 15, 2023

    (Brazil Journal) Crescera Capital and EDP Brasil’s corporate venture capital arm invested BRL14m (~USD2.7m) in 77Sol, a Brazil-based solar panel manufacturer. Crescera Capital and EDP Brasil Invest ~USD2.7m in Brazil’s…

  • Kamay Ventures Invests in Colombia’s and Mexico’s Ruedata

    February 7, 2023

    (DF SUD) Kamay Ventures invested in Ruedata, a Colombia and Mexico-based inventory management software for transportation companies. Kamay Ventures Invests in Colombia’s and Mexico’s Ruedata was last modified: February 22nd,…

  • Mubadala Capital Acquires Controlling Stake in Brazil’s Americas Trading Group

    February 6, 2023

    (Money Times) Mubadala Capital, the asset management arm of sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company, acquired a controlling stake in Americas Trading Group, a Brazil-based electronic trading platform. Mubadala Capital Acquires…

  • BNDES Invests ~USD32m in Brazil’s Tembici

    February 3, 2023

    (Baguete) BNDES invested ~USD32m in Tembici, a Brazil-based micro-mobility platform focused on bikes with operations in Chile, Argentina and Colombia. Tembici raised a ~USD10.6m round from Itaú, Mastercard and Colombian…

  • Mexico’s Minu Raises USD30m from Coppel Capital, Besant Capital, Enea Capital, Others

    February 2, 2023

    (TechCrunch) Minu, a Mexico-based employee wellness rewards platform, raised USD30m from Coppel Capital, Besant Capital and Enea Capital, with follow-on from FinTech Collective, QED Investors and Salkantay. The startup also…

  • Lightspeed Venture Partners Leads USD13m Series A for Mexico’s Beek

    February 2, 2023

    (TechCrunch) Lighstpeed Venture Partners led a USD13m Series A for Beek, a Mexico-based audiobook and meditations platform, with participation from angels Sam Altman (OpenAI), Dylan Field (Figma), Sebastian Mejia (Rappi),…

  • BBVA Provides USD21m Credit Line to Colombia’s Habi

    February 1, 2023

    (LatamList) Tuhabi, a subsidiary of Colombia-based protech Habi focused on brokering sales of used home purchases, secured a USD21m credit line from BBVA to expand its operations in Mexico. Habi…

  • XP Asset Acquires Minority Stake in Brazil’s One7 for BRL110m

    January 30, 2023

    (Latam Fintech) XP Asset acquired a minority stake in One7, a Brazil-based financial services company that provides credit to SMEs, for BRL110m (~USD22m). XP Asset Acquires Minority Stake in Brazil’s…

  • Augment Infrastructure Invests ~USD49m in Brazil’s Origo Energia 

    January 27, 2023

    (Istoe Dinheiro) Augment Infrastructure invested BRL250m (~USD49m) in Brazil-based solar energy company Origo Energia. Augment Infrastructure Invests ~USD49m in Brazil’s Origo Energia  was last modified: February 8th, 2023 by Tasin…

  • Mubadala Capital Acquires Stake in Brazil’s Atvos 

    January 26, 2023

    (Brazil Journal) Mubadala Capital acquired a majority stake in Brazil-based sugar and alcohol company Atvos from Lone Star. Lone Star held USD5m in equity and a face value of USD370m…

  • IFC Grants MXN1b Financing Package to Mexico’s Arrendamás

    January 26, 2023

    (IFC) IFC provided a MXN1b (~USD53m) financing package to Arrendamás, a Mexico-based non-bank financial institution that supports SMEs. IFC Grants MXN1b Financing Package to Mexico’s Arrendamás was last modified: February…

  • WorldBusiness Capital Provides USD15m Long-term Loan to Ecuador’s Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Alianza del Valle

    January 25, 2023

    (Global Legal Chronicle) WorldBusiness Capital provided a USD15m long-term loan to Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Alianza del Valle, an Ecuador-based savings and credit cooperative. WorldBusiness Capital Provides USD15m Long-term…

  • responsAbility Investments Reaches First Closes for Asia- and Latin America-focused Sustainable Food Funds at Combined USD274m

    January 25, 2023

    (responsAbility Investments – press release) responsAbility Investments reached first closes for its latest funds focused on food production and distribution companies. Growth equity vehicle Sustainable Food Asia II and mezzanine fund…

  • Equitas Capital Brings Stake in Chile’s Mostos Pacífico to 90%

    January 23, 2023

    Equitas Capital completed a follow-on investment in Chile-based grape juice and wine producer Mostos Pacífico, bringing its stake in the company to 90%. Equitas acquired Mostos Pacífico in December 2021.…

  • Magma Partners Leads USD8.5m Round for Mexico’s Zenfi

    January 23, 2023

    Magma Partners led a USD8.5m round for a Mexico-based super app Zenfi, with participation from Cometa, Redwood Ventures, Polígono, Conny & Co. and an AngelList syndicate led by Peter Livingston.…

  • Deetken Impact Exits Mexico’s Universidad Uk

    January 20, 2023

    Deetken Impact Alternative Finance fully exited Universidad Uk, a Mexico-based online school offering Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. Deetken Impact Exits Mexico’s Universidad Uk was last modified: January 25th, 2023…

  • JP Morgan and IFC Lead USD27m Round for Colombia’s KLYM

    January 20, 2023

    JP Morgan and IFC led a USD27m round for KLYM (formerly OmniLatam), a Colombia-based financial services platform for SMEs in Latin America. JP Morgan and IFC Lead USD27m Round for…

  • Victory Park Capital Provides USD100m Secured Credit Facility to Alloy Capital

    January 20, 2023

    Victory Park Capital provided USD100m secured credit facility to Alloy Capital, a cross-border credit provider for SMEs in Mexico and the U.S. Victory Park Capital Provides USD100m Secured Credit Facility…

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  • Mubadala Capital Acquires Controlling Stake in Brazil’s Americas Trading Group

    February 6, 2023

    (Money Times) Mubadala Capital, the asset management arm of sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company, acquired a controlling stake in Americas Trading Group, a Brazil-based electronic trading platform. Mubadala Capital Acquires…

  • XP Asset Acquires Minority Stake in Brazil’s One7 for BRL110m

    January 30, 2023

    (Latam Fintech) XP Asset acquired a minority stake in One7, a Brazil-based financial services company that provides credit to SMEs, for BRL110m (~USD22m). XP Asset Acquires Minority Stake in Brazil’s…

  • Augment Infrastructure Invests ~USD49m in Brazil’s Origo Energia 

    January 27, 2023

    (Istoe Dinheiro) Augment Infrastructure invested BRL250m (~USD49m) in Brazil-based solar energy company Origo Energia. Augment Infrastructure Invests ~USD49m in Brazil’s Origo Energia  was last modified: February 8th, 2023 by Tasin…

  • Mubadala Capital Acquires Stake in Brazil’s Atvos 

    January 26, 2023

    (Brazil Journal) Mubadala Capital acquired a majority stake in Brazil-based sugar and alcohol company Atvos from Lone Star. Lone Star held USD5m in equity and a face value of USD370m…

  • Equitas Capital Brings Stake in Chile’s Mostos Pacífico to 90%

    January 23, 2023

    Equitas Capital completed a follow-on investment in Chile-based grape juice and wine producer Mostos Pacífico, bringing its stake in the company to 90%. Equitas acquired Mostos Pacífico in December 2021.…

  • JP Morgan and IFC Lead USD27m Round for Colombia’s KLYM

    January 20, 2023

    JP Morgan and IFC led a USD27m round for KLYM (formerly OmniLatam), a Colombia-based financial services platform for SMEs in Latin America. JP Morgan and IFC Lead USD27m Round for…

  • Warburg Pincus Invests USD40m in Uruguay’s Scanntech

    January 19, 2023

    Warburg Pincus invested USD40m in Scanntech, an Uruguay-based consumer data company.

  • Patria Investments Acquires Colombia’s Oncólogos de Occidente

    January 13, 2023

    Patria Investments acquired a controlling stake in Oncólogos de Occidente, a Colombia-based cancer treatment provider. Patria Investments Acquires Colombia’s Oncólogos de Occidente was last modified: January 25th, 2023 by Tasin…

  • BTG Pactual Leads USD30m Round for Chile’s BioElements

    January 13, 2023

    BTG Pactual led a USD30m round for BioElements, a Chile-based biodegradable plastic packaging manufacturer. BTG Pactual Leads USD30m Round for Chile’s BioElements was last modified: January 25th, 2023 by Tasin…

  • Apex Capital Reaches First Close for Apex Capital Core Fund I

    January 5, 2023

    Apex Capital, the private equity arm of Grupo Mariposa-Apex, has successfully reached a first closing of its buyout fund Apex Capital Core Fund I, targeted at US$300 million. The fund is focused on the…

  • Apex Capital Reaches First Close for Apex Capital Core Fund I

    January 5, 2023

    Apex Capital, the private equity arm of Grupo Mariposa-Apex, reached a first close for its buyout fund Apex Capital Core Fund I, which is targeting USD300m. The vehicle is focused…

  • Siguler Guff Invests BRL150m in Brazil’s Verzani & Sandrini

    December 22, 2022

    (BrazilJournal) Siguler Guff invested BRL150m (~USD29m) in Verzani & Sandrini, a Brazil-based cleaning, security and maintenance services outsourcing company. Siguler Guff Invests BRL150m in Brazil’s Verzani & Sandrini was last…

  • CAF To Commit USD25m to Patria’s Infra Credit Fund

    December 21, 2022

    (Bnamericas) CAF committed USD25m to Patria Investment’s Infra Credit Fund, which will finance greenfield and brownfield projects in the energy, telecommunications, mobility and sanitation sectors in Brazil. CAF To Commit…

  • KKR Sells Shares in Laureate Education for USD309m

    December 16, 2022

    (LexLatin) KKR sold 32,000 shares in Laureate Education, a US-listed company that operates higher education institutions in Mexico and Peru, for USD309m.  KKR Sells Shares in Laureate Education for USD309m…

  • CPP Invests ~USD468m in Brazil’s V.Tal

    December 7, 2022

    (Brazil Journal) CPP Investments agreed to invest BRL2.5b (~USD468m) in V.Tal, a Brazil-based neutral fiber optic network controlled by funds managed by BTG Pactual. Funds managed by BTG Pactual increased…

  • Bridge One Invests ~USD21m in Brazil’s BR Media

    December 7, 2022

    (Brazil Journal) Bridge One invested BRL105m (~USD21m) in BR Media, a Brazil-based social media agency connecting corporates with influencers. Bridge One Invests ~USD21m in Brazil’s BR Media was last modified:…

  • Vinci Partners Invests in Brazil’s Arklok

    November 23, 2022

    (GlobeNewswire (Vinci Partners)) Vinci Partners, through its fourth flagship vehicle, agreed to invest in Arklok, a Brazil-based IT services company. Vinci Partners Invests in Brazil’s Arklok was last modified: November…

  • L Catterton To Acquire Minority Stake in Brazil’s CantuStore for BRL600m

    November 23, 2022

    (PR Newswire (L Catterton) | Valor | FINSMES) L Catterton agreed to acquire a minority stake in CantuStore, the holding company for Brazil-based tire retailers CantuPneus and PneuStore, for BRL600m…

  • Crescera To Invest BRL300m in Brazil’s Vitru

    November 8, 2022

    (Globe Newswire (Vitru)) Crescera agreed to invest BRL300m (~USD56m) in Brazil-based, US-listed higher education platform, Vitru for a ~10.6% stake. Crescera To Invest BRL300m in Brazil’s Vitru was last modified:…

  • CrossRegional and Kandeo Invest in Colombia’s Liquitech

    November 8, 2022

    (PR Newswire (CrossRegional Management)) CrossRegional Management and Kandeo Asset Management invested in Liquitech, a Colombia-based provider of factoring finance. CrossRegional and Kandeo Invest in Colombia’s Liquitech was last modified: November…

  • Accel-KKR Acquires Chile’s Teamcore

    September 14, 2022

    (PR Newswire (Accel-KKR) Accel-KKR acquired a majority stake in Teamcore, a Chile-based retail execution platform, for an undisclosed amount. Accel-KKR Acquires Chile’s Teamcore was last modified: September 14th, 2022 by…

  • Equitas Capital Acquires Cerro Capurata

    September 14, 2022

    (Equitas Capital) Equitas Capital, through its Equitas Capital III fund, acquired Cerro Capurata, a Chile-based copper mining business with a focus on sustainable industrial processes. Equitas Capital Acquires Cerro Capurata…

  • Alothon Group has completed the merger of Unity, its oncology clinics roll up platform in
    Brazil, into Oncoclinicas do Brazil Servicos Medicos S.A., (ONCO3).

    September 8, 2022

    (PRESS RELEASE – Alothon Group) Alothon Fund III invested in Unity in August 2018 with the objective of undertaking a roll-up of oncology clinics in Brazil to achieve strong financial…

  • Pátria Investments To Acquire 82% Stake in Chile’s NS Agro for USD107m

    August 29, 2022

    (LatinFinance) Brazil-based Pátria Investments agreed to acquire an 82% stake in NS Agro, a Chile-based agricultural supplies distributor, for USD107m. Pátria Investments To Acquire 82% Stake in Chile’s NS Agro…

  • Van Eck Associates Leads USD8m Seed Round for Brazil’s Investo

    August 15, 2022

    (Startupi) Van Eck Associates led a USD8m seed round for Investo, a Brazil-based manager specializing in ETFs, with participation from other foreign investors. Van Eck Associates Leads USD8m Seed Round…

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  • El Trueno-backed Caricaco Invests Pre-Seed Round for Costa Rica’s Listo

    March 22, 2023

    (Caricaco) Caricaco, the investment vehicle of El Trueno, invested in a pre-seed round for Costa Rica-based restaurant supply platform Listo, with participation from Ulua VC and angel investors. El Trueno-backed…

  • monashees Leads USD14.5m Series A for Brazil’s Mecanizou

    March 21, 2023

    (TechCrunch) monashees led a USD14.5m Series A for Mecanizou, a Brazil-based online retailer of auto repair parts, with participation from Alexia Ventures, FJ Labs and Dalus Capital. monashees Leads USD14.5m…

  • Caravela Capital Reaches First Close for Latin America-focused Early Stage Fund

    February 22, 2023

    Brazil-based venture capital fund Caravela Capital reached a first close of its early-stage Latin America-focused fund Caravela Capital II with a USD50m target. The fund’s first investment includes Franq Open…

  • Crescera Capital and EDP Brasil Invest ~USD2.7m in Brazil’s 77Sol

    February 15, 2023

    (Brazil Journal) Crescera Capital and EDP Brasil’s corporate venture capital arm invested BRL14m (~USD2.7m) in 77Sol, a Brazil-based solar panel manufacturer. Crescera Capital and EDP Brasil Invest ~USD2.7m in Brazil’s…

  • Kamay Ventures Invests in Colombia’s and Mexico’s Ruedata

    February 7, 2023

    (DF SUD) Kamay Ventures invested in Ruedata, a Colombia and Mexico-based inventory management software for transportation companies. Kamay Ventures Invests in Colombia’s and Mexico’s Ruedata was last modified: February 22nd,…

  • BNDES Invests ~USD32m in Brazil’s Tembici

    February 3, 2023

    (Baguete) BNDES invested ~USD32m in Tembici, a Brazil-based micro-mobility platform focused on bikes with operations in Chile, Argentina and Colombia. Tembici raised a ~USD10.6m round from Itaú, Mastercard and Colombian…

  • Lightspeed Venture Partners Leads USD13m Series A for Mexico’s Beek

    February 2, 2023

    (TechCrunch) Lighstpeed Venture Partners led a USD13m Series A for Beek, a Mexico-based audiobook and meditations platform, with participation from angels Sam Altman (OpenAI), Dylan Field (Figma), Sebastian Mejia (Rappi),…

  • Magma Partners Leads USD8.5m Round for Mexico’s Zenfi

    January 23, 2023

    Magma Partners led a USD8.5m round for a Mexico-based super app Zenfi, with participation from Cometa, Redwood Ventures, Polígono, Conny & Co. and an AngelList syndicate led by Peter Livingston.…

  • DILA Capital announces the final closing of its new fund, DILA IV, for USD115m

    January 17, 2023

    DILA Capital is one of the most active Latin America-dedicated VC firms in the market. Since it started its business in 2010, DILA has invested in over 50 companies based in Latin…

  • Amplifica Capital Reaches USD11m Final Close for Venture Fund

    January 17, 2023

    Amplifica Capital reached a USD11m final close for its first venture fund, focused on women-founded, early-stage companies in Latin America. Amplifica Capital Reaches USD11m Final Close for Venture Fund was…

  • Framework Ventures Leads USD15m Round for Brazil’s Parfin

    January 17, 2023

    Framework Ventures led a USD15m round for Parfin, a Brazil-based developer of web3 infrastructure software, with participation from L4 Venture Builder, Valor Capital Group and Alexia Ventures. Framework Ventures Leads…

  • DILA Capital Reaches USD115m Final Close for DILA IV Fund

    January 17, 2023

    DILA Capital reached a USD115m final close for its fourth fund, focused on fintech, SaaS, edtech, e-commerce, proptech, logistics and healthtech companies. DILA Capital Reaches USD115m Final Close for DILA…

  • General Catalyst Leads USD10m Round for Brazil’s Genial Care

    January 13, 2023

    General Catalyst led a USD10m round for Genial Care, a Brazil-based provider of autism care services for children, with participation from Atlantico, Canary and angel investors. General Catalyst Leads USD10m…

  • Kayyak Ventures Leads USD10m Series A for Chile’s HealthAtom

    January 6, 2023

    (TechCrunch) Kayyak Ventures led a USD10m Series A for HealthAtom, a Chile-based backend operation management platform for health clinics with operations in Chile, Colombia and Mexico, with participation from Amador…

  • Kayyak Ventures Leads USD10m Series A for Chile’s HealthAtom

    January 6, 2023

    Kayyak Ventures led a USD10m Series A for HealthAtom, a Chile-based health clinic management platform, with participation from Amador Holdings, FJ Labs, Soma Capital and Taram. Kayyak Ventures Leads USD10m…

  • IMPAQTO Capital Reaches First Close for USD2m Impact Fund 

    January 5, 2023

    (IMPAQTO Capital) IMPAQTO Capital reached a first close for IMPAQTO Capital Fund I, which has a USD2m target. The vehicle will primarily provide revenue-based financing to impact-focused, early-stage companies in…

  • monashees and CapSur Capital Lead USD8m Round for Brazil’s The Coffee

    December 27, 2022

    (Gazeta Do Povo) monashees and CapSur Capital led a USD8m round for The Coffee, a Brazil-based coffee chain. monashees and CapSur Capital Lead USD8m Round for Brazil’s The Coffee was…

  • Brazil’s Paketá Secures BRL300m in Debt Financing from Milenio Capital

    December 14, 2022

    (Economia SP) Paketá, a Brazil-based payroll loan platform, secured BRL300m (~USD57m) in debt financing from Milenio Capital. Brazil’s Paketá Secures BRL300m in Debt Financing from Milenio Capital was last modified:…

  • Headline Leads BRL36m Round for Brazil’s Smart Break

    December 14, 2022

    (Dinheiro) Headline led a BRL30m (~USD7m) round for Brazil-based mini market operator Smart Break, with participation from UVC Investimentos, Ultrapar’s venture capital fund, and follow-on from Anjos do Brasil, Columbia…

  • FEN Ventures and Innogen Lead USD7m Equity and Debt Seed Round for Peru’s Wynwood House

    December 14, 2022

    (Forbes Peru) Fen Ventures and Innogen Venture Capital led a USD7m equity and debt seed round for Wynwood House, a Peru-based apartment rental startup. FEN Ventures and Innogen Lead USD7m…

  • Canary Leads ~USD4m Seed Round for Brazil’s Lastro

    December 14, 2022

    (Empresas & Negócios) Canary led a ~USD4m seed round for Lastro, a Brazilian payment collection and contract management platform for rental properties, with participation from QED Investors and 1Sharpe Ventures.…

  • Princeville Capital Leads USD70m Series D+ for Chile’s NotCo

    December 14, 2022

    (Forbes) US-based investor Princeville Capital led a USD70m Series D+ for Chilean foodtech NotCo, with participation from KASZEK, Tiger Global, Bezos Expeditions, L Catterton and angel Marcos Galperin (MercadoLibre) at…

  • Alexia Ventures Leads USD16.5m Round for Brazil’s Seedz

    December 14, 2022

    (Valor Econômico) Alexia Ventures led a USD16.5m round for Seedz, Brazilian loyalty platform for rural producers, with participation from VOX Capital and Endeavor Scale-Up, and follow-on from Parceiro Ventures. Alexia…

  • Gerdau Next Ventures and Inovabra Lead ~USD21m Series B for Brazil’s Docket

    December 14, 2022

    (Brazil Journal) Gerdau Next Ventures and Inovabra, the corporate venture arm of Bradesco, led a BRL110m (~USD21m) Series B for Docket, a Brazil-based legal document analysis platform, with participation from…

  • Urban Innovation Fund Leads USD4.4m Seed Round for Mexico’s Plenna

    December 14, 2022

    (LatamList) Urban Innovation Fund led a USD4.4m seed round for Plenna, a Mexico-based women’s healthcare platform, with participation from Collaborative, 1984, Bridge Latam, Amador Holdings, Nido Ventures, Integra Groupe and…

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  • Starboard Partially Exits Brazil’s 3R Petroleum

    February 1, 2022

    Starboard Partners sold an ~11% stake in Brazilian oil & gas company 3R Petroleum through a block trade. Starboard retains an 11.25% stake in the company. (Nasdaq) SAO PAULO, Feb…

  • Blackrock Closes COP2.5b Colombia Infrastructure Debt Fund (en español)

    January 29, 2022

    BlackRock announced the closing of its COP2.5b fund focused on financing public-private partnership projects in Colombia with the goal of promoting the development of transportation infrastructure in the country. (Mintransporte)…

  • Generate Capital Invests BRL403m in Brazil’s Conasa

    January 6, 2022

    Generate Capital invested BRL403m (~USD71.4m) in Conasa Infraestructura, an owner and operator of concessions in water, wastewater sanitation, highway and public lighting across Brazil. (Conasa Infraestructura | Generate Capital) LONDRINA,…

  • Vinci Acquires Brazil’s Porto Pontal

    January 6, 2022

    Vinci Partners acquired Brazil-based port terminal Porto Pontal from JCR Group for an undisclosed amount. The fund plans to invest BRL3b (~USD526m) in the project. (Valor International) Vinci Partners has…

  • GSS Inmobiliario I Reaches USD29.7m Final Close

    December 24, 2021

    GSS Inmobiliario I reached a USD29.7m final close. The fund will invest in new residential development projects in Argentina. Read more at Global Legal Chronicles. GSS Inmobiliario I Reaches USD29.7m…

  • Actis Exits Brazil’s Echoenergia via Sale to Equatorial Energia for BRL6.65b (em português)

    October 28, 2021

    Actis exited Echoenergia, a Brazil-based developer of electricity generation projects from renewable energy sources, via a BRL6.65b sale to Equatorial Energia. (Brazil Journal) A Equatorial Energia acaba de comprar a…

  • Susi Partners to Acquire Renewable Energy Assets in Chile

    October 26, 2021

    Susi Partners signed an agreement with BIWO Renovables and Latsolar Energy Investments to acquire a portfolio of distributed renewable energy assets in Chile for an undisclosed amount. (Private Equity Wire)…

  • Appian Exits Atlantic Nickel and Mineração Vale Verde via Sale to Sibanye-Stillwater for USD1b

    October 26, 2021

    Appian Capital Advisory agreed to sell Brazilian battery metals-focused companies Atlantic Nickel and Mineração Vale Verde to Sibanye-Stillwater for USD1b and an additional 5% NSR royalty on production from the…

  • CPP Investments Invests ~USD270m in Joint Venture with Votorantim

    October 18, 2021

    CPP Investments and the Votorantim Group consolidated several Brazilian energy assets and will create a new combined company to be listed on the B3 Stock Exchange. CPP Investments CP will…

  • Ameris Capital Exits Calcarrupe Desarrollo via ~USD36.5m Sale to Inmobiliaria Rio Bueno

    October 4, 2021

    A fund managed by Ameris Capital, fully exited its stake in Calcurrupe Desarrollo, via a ~USD36.5m sale to Inmobiliaria Rio Bueno. Calcurrupe Desarrollo SpA is developing 6 real estate projects…

  • Vinci Partners Acquires Four Shopping Malls in Brazil for BRL659.5m

    September 29, 2021

    Vinci Partners, through its Vinci Shopping Centers real estate fund, acquired stakes in four Ancar Ivanhoe shopping malls in Brazil for BRL659.5m. (Suno) O fundo imobiliário Vinci Shopping Centers (VISC11)…

  • Blue Macaw and Catuaí Asset Acquire Six Floors of the Pátio Malzoni Building for BRL365m (em português)

    September 28, 2021

    Blue Macaw and Catuaí Asset acquired six floors of the Pátio Malzoni building in São Paulo, Brazil for BRL365m. (Valor Econômico) Fundo imobiliário criado pelas gestoras Blue Macaw e Catuaí…

  • Brookfield Exits Chile’s Autopista Vespucio Norte and Túnel de San Cristóbal via ~USD402m Sale to Globalvía (en español)

    September 16, 2021

    Brookfield fully exited its 34% stake in Chile-based Autopista Vespucio Norte and Túnel de San Cristóbal concessions via a EUR340m (~USD402m) sale to Spain-based Globalvía. (American Retail) The Spanish concessionaire Globalvía is…

  • Fram Capital to Acquire Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex for up to BRL325m

    August 30, 2021

    Fram Capital agreed to acquire Brazil-based Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex from ENGIE Brasil Energia for up to BRL325m. (ENGIE) Following approval by the Company’s Board of Directors, on August 30th,…

  • Vinci Partners Reaches BRL384m Second Close for Brazil Water and Sewage Services Fund

    August 24, 2021

    Vinci Partners reached a BRL384m second close for Vinci Infraestrutura Água e Saneamento Fundo de Participações em Infraestrutura (VIAS) fund, which will focus on investing private capital into the privatization…

  • Brookfield Acquires Aldo Solar

    August 6, 2021

    Brookfield acquired Aldo Solar, a distributor of solar home generators in Brazil, for an undisclosed amount. The closing is scheduled for the end of August. (Brazil Journal) Um fundo de…

  • IG4 Capital Acquires ~34% Stake in Peruvian Infrastructure Platform Aenza

    August 5, 2021

    IG4 Capital, through IG4 Private Equity Fund II and managed accounts, acquired a 33.87% stake in Aenza, a Peru-based infrastructure platform, for USD58m. IG4 Capital, now the company’s largest shareholder,…

  • GLP Reaches BRL2.6b Final Close for Brazil Development Fund

    August 3, 2021

    GLP reached a BRL2.6b final close for its GLP Brazil Development Partners II, a logistics-focused vehicle that will develop nine Class-A logistics parks in São Paulo submarkets. (GLP) GLP today…

  • I Squared Capital to Acquire KIO Networks

    August 2, 2021

    I Squared Capital, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund III and ISQ Growth Markets Infrastructure Fund, agreed to acquire KIO Networks, a digital infrastructure service provider in Mexico, for an…

  • Mexico Infrastructure Partners Raises ~MXN22b via Fibra E (en español)

    August 1, 2021

    Mexico Infrastructure Partners, an investment fund manager specialized in infrastructure and energy sectors, issued its first investment trust in energy and infrastructure (Fibra E) in the Mexican Stock Exchange  and…

  • Infraestructura en Colombia CAF-AM Ashmore I Provides USD75m Senior Loan to Autopista Rio Magdalena (en español)

    July 26, 2021

    Infraestructura en Colombia CAF-AM Ashmore I, a fund managed by CAF Asset Management and Ashmore Group, provided a USD75m senior loan to Autopista Río Magdalena, a Colombian concession company and…

  • I Squared Capital Acquires 78% Stake in Sociedad Portuaria Puerto de Barranquilla for USD220m via Exit Southern Cross Group (en español)

    July 23, 2021

    I Squared Capital acquired ~78% stake in port operator Sociedad Portuaria Puerto de Barranquilla for USD220m, providing an exit for Chilean Southern Cross Group. (El Tiempo) a empresa estadounidense I…

  • Patria to Invest USD345m in Two Road Concessions in Colombia

    July 21, 2021

    Patria, through its Patria Infrastructure Fund IV, invested USD345m in two road concessions in Colombia, Malla Vial del Valle (Rutas del Valle) and Santa-Mocoa-Neiva (Ruta al Sur). (Press Release) Patria…

  • Riverstone Holdings Acquires Controlling Stake in Energia Real

    July 20, 2021

    Riverstone Holdings acquired a controlling stake in Energía Real, a Mexican commercial and industrial solar distributed generation platform, and committed capital for growth. The total commitment will allow Energía Real…

  • KKR to Invest ~USD500m in Telefónica Colombia to Create First Open Access Fiber Optic Network

    July 16, 2021

    KKR agreed to invest ~USD500m in Telefónica Colombia, a subsidiary of Spain-based telecom group Telefónica, to create Colombia’s first nationwide open access fiber optic network. (Press Release) KKR, a leading…

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