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LAVCA | The Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America

A non-profit member organization

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Family-Controlled Business: A Model for Long-Term Investing

Rodolfo Spielmann, Managing Director and Head of Latin America at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and LAVCA Board Member, shared insights about partnerships with family-controlled businesses as a model…

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READ the latest deal case featuring Vinci Partners’ investment in Brazil-based medical diagnostics company Diagmax.

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Featured Articles

  • Remessa Online Entrepreneur Spotlight in Venture Bulletin

    Finance Without Borders: Remessa Online and The Quest to Connect Brazilian Businesses

    Company: Remessa Online Investors: KaszeK Ventures, Bewater Ventures, Global Founders Capital, MAR Ventures Interview with: Co-Founder Alexandre Liuzzi Brazil-based international money transfer platform Remessa Online raised US$20m from KaszeK Ventures,…

  • La Haus Interview

    Building Trust in Real Estate: An Interview with La Haus Co-Founder and President Rodrigo Sánchez-Ríos

    Company: La Haus Investors: KaszeK Ventures, Acrew Capital, IMO Ventures, Beresford Ventures, NFX Interview with: Co-Founder Rodrigo Sánchez-Ríos (President) La Haus is a Colombian residential real estate platform that just…

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    Tech Growth Coalition: LatAm C19 Relief Efforts

    Since the C19 pandemic began, Tech Growth Coalition members have stepped up with relief efforts in Latin America and globally, through a combination of capital-infused initiatives (including grants and donations), strategic partnerships, and lending tech infrastructure support…

  • LP Profile: Rafael Ramirez, Portfolio Manager, Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation

    LAVCA recently spoke with Rafael Ramirez, Portfolio Manager– Private Equity & Special Opportunities at the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, a sovereign wealth fund originally seeded by state oil & gas…

  • LAVCA Interviews Wildlife Studios

    Taking Games Seriously: An Interview with Wildlife Studios Co-Founders Arthur Lazarte and Mike Mac-Vicar

    Company: Wildlife Studios Investors: Benchmark Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners Interview with: Co-Founders Arthur Lazarte (Co-CEO) & Mike Mac-Vicar (CTO) Wildlife Studios is a Brazilian mobile game developer with offices in…

  • SoftBank discusses the Alibaba Effect in LatAm

    SoftBank: Latin America and the “Alibaba Effect” in Current Crisis

    The following resource was shared with LAVCA by SoftBank based on a communication they sent to their investors, partners, and founders. The statement discusses the “Alibaba effect” in Latin America,…

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    Jaguar Ventures: A View Into the Current Landscape

    The following statement was shared with LAVCA by Jaguar Ventures where the fund discusses the current states of its fundraising activity and the positive impact that the C19 crisis has…

  • AC Ventures Discussed How To Navigate Current COVID-19 Crisis

    AC Ventures: Navigating the Current Crisis

    The following resource was shared with LAVCA by AC Ventures based on a communication they sent to their investors and partners. The statement reviews the current state of the global…

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    ALLVP: Shifting Forward After COVID-19

    The following resource was shared with LAVCA by ALLVP based on a communication they sent to their investors. The statement shares the fund’s view on the gradual recovery of social…

  • Riverwood Capital: CONECTADOS Tech Platform Relief Initiative

    Several members of the Latin American Tech Growth Coalition, including Riverwood Capital, SoftBank and SVB, are supporting CONECTADOS, a solidarity initiative in the LatAm tech community that connects companies and…

  • Fiduciary Duties in the Context of COVID-19: Guidance for Directors of PE-backed Companies in Latin America

    The sudden and wide-ranging impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in companies facing unprecedented circumstances and challenges. Portfolio companies backed by private equity are no exception to the rule.…

  • Mariano Amartino from Microsoft speaks about COVID-19

    La Nación: Microsoft’s Amartino on Business Models to Adapt to the Current Moment (en español)

    Mariano Amartino of Microsoft for Startups shared with La Nación his experience fostering the startup ecosystem in Latin America and his current view on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Latest Industry News

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  • FinTech Collective Leads USD14m Series A for Mexican Payroll Platform minu

    March 3, 2021
  • CDPQ to Invest BRL1.8b in Joint Venture with Telefónica and Launch FiBrasil

    March 2, 2021
  • Lexington Partners Appoints New Senior Advisor for Brazil

    March 2, 2021
  • Gramercy Funds Management and Andino Capital Create USD50m Joint Venture (en español)

    March 1, 2021
  • Titan Venture Capital of Piemonte Holding acquires Oi’s data center unit for BRL325m

    March 1, 2021
  • CapSur Capital Leads ~USD205m Round for Delivery Logistics Platform Loggi

    February 28, 2021
  • Goldman Sachs Grants USD60m Line of Credit to Mexican Lending Platform Konfio (en español)

    February 25, 2021
  • Lightspeed Ventures Leads USD32.5m Series B for Mexican Credit Card Issuer Stori

    February 25, 2021
  • XP Investimentos to Launch Fund of Funds XP Selection Alternativo (em português)

    February 24, 2021
  • Banco BV Invests BRL100m in Brazilian Credit Platform Trademaster (em português)

    February 24, 2021
  • IDC Ventures and Fuel Venture Capital Lead USD70m Series C for Mobile Payments Platform RecargaPay

    February 24, 2021
  • Angel Ventures and Mountain Nazca Lead USD4.2m Series A for Chilean Debt Collection Colektia (en español)

    February 23, 2021
  • KKR to Acquire Majority Stake in Telefonica Chile’s Fiber Optic Network in a Deal Valued at US$1b

    February 22, 2021
  • Arlon Group and FitPart Invest US$18.5m in Brazilian Logistics Solutions Sotran (em português)

    February 19, 2021
  • MGM Innova Capital Invests US$4m in Wirewatt

    February 19, 2021
  • BTG, Safra, and Kinea Invest R$1.2b for Rochaverá Towers (em português)

    February 19, 2021
  • Base10 Capital Partners Leads US$7.8m in Mexican Lending Platform Mundi (en español)

    February 18, 2021
  • Alaya Capital Partners Leads US$1.2m Round in Accounting and Legal Management Platform Backstartup (en español)

    February 17, 2021
  • H.I.G. Capital in Partial Exit from Brazilian Advertising Company Eletromidia via IPO for US$17m (em português)

    February 12, 2021
  • Movile Leads Series A Investment in Argentine Last-Mile Delivery Platform Moova (en español)

    February 12, 2021
  • H.I.G. Capital Acquires Brasília Indústria e Comércio de Alimentos FVO

    February 11, 2021
  • DOMO Invest Invests R$3.5m in Brazilian Edtech Digital Innovation One (em português)

    February 11, 2021
  • Astella Investimentos Invests R$8m in Brazilian Omnichannel Marketing Platform bornlogic (em português)

    February 11, 2021
  • Proeza Ventures Leads ~US$6m Series A in Spain-Based Logistics Management System BusUp (em português)

    February 11, 2021
  • ThornTree Capital Partners Leads R$180m Series B in Brazilian Healthcare Provider Alice (em português)

    February 11, 2021
  • SoftBank and Invus Opportunities Lead US$84.5m Round in Brazilian Edtech Descomplica

    February 10, 2021
  • Nexus Group to Acquire 20% Stake in Intralot de Peru

    February 9, 2021
  • DILA Capital Reaches US$35m First Close for DILA IV (en español)

    February 9, 2021
  • General Atlantic Leads US$65m Series A in Mexican Grocery Delivery Platform Jüsto

    February 9, 2021
  • Storm Ventures Leads US$2m in Brazilian Event Management Platform InEvent (em português)

    February 9, 2021
  • Randon Ventures Invests R$13m in Brazilian Fleet Insurance Marketplace Grupo Delta (em português)

    February 9, 2021
  • Lanx Capital Leads R$13.5m Round in Brazilian Agricultural Marketplace Grão Direto

    February 9, 2021
  • Acciones & Valores launches Fore Fund (en español)

    February 8, 2021
  • Igah Ventures Reaches US$130m Final Close for Third Fund

    February 8, 2021
  • IDB Invest Commits US$10m to SEAF Caribbean SME Growth Fund

    February 6, 2021
  • Alaya Capital Partners, Potencia Ventures, Mr. Pink, and Winnipeg Invest US$600k in Talently (en español)

    February 5, 2021
  • Women’s World Banking Capital Partners Leads US$6.6m Convertible Debt Round in Aflore (en español)

    February 5, 2021
  • Angel Ventures, FJ Labs, Upper90, and Presight Capital Lead US$50m Round in VALOREO

    February 5, 2021

Latest Private Equity News

  • TC Latin America Partners to Launch TC Credit Partners

    December 10, 2020
  • Carlyle and GIC Partially Exit Brazilian Hospital Network Rede D’Or via US$2.23b IPO

    December 8, 2020
  • Relay Investments-backed Colca Capital Acquires Polysistemas

    December 7, 2020
  • PC Capital and Altum Capital Complete Undisclosed Investment in Medios Cattri

    December 7, 2020
  • Emerald Peak Appoints Lauren Burnhill as Managing Partner and Launches US$150m LatAm Fund

    December 6, 2020
  • Bain Capital to Exit Notre Dame Intermedica for R$3.75b in Follow-on Offering (em português)

    December 2, 2020
  • Kinea Acquires Minority stake in Verzani & Sandrini for R$150m (em português)

    December 1, 2020
  • Toesca Raises US$310m for Toesca Deuda Privada DIP LATAM Fund

    November 27, 2020
  • Crescera and Vulcan Acquire Minority Stake in Brazilian Fintech Nelogica for US$103m (em português)

    November 27, 2020
  • XP Private Equity Acquires Minority Stake in Brazilian Digital Skincare Brand Beyoung for R$140m (em português)

    November 26, 2020
  • Titan Venture Capital Acquires Data Center Unit Oi for R$325m

    November 26, 2020
  • L Catterton Exits Cholula via US$800m Sale to McCormick

    November 24, 2020
  • H.I.G. Capital Acquires Brazilian Internet Service Provider Desktop Sigmanet

    November 24, 2020
  • Advent International to Acquire Sophos Solutions from Grupo bvc for US$35.6m

    November 21, 2020
  • Bela Vista Investimentos Invests in Wessel’s Meta Foods (em português)

    November 20, 2020
  • InfraBrasil FIP and FIP Caixa Ambiental Exit Renova Energia via Sale to Spectra (em português)

    November 18, 2020
  • DEG Commits up to US$11.8m to Vinci Impact and Return Fund IV

    November 17, 2020
  • EB Capital Acquires 55% Stake in Brazilian E-Commerce Platform Loja do Mecânico for R$550m

    November 16, 2020
  • Aqua Capital Acquires Brazilian Agribusiness Verde Agrícola (em português)

    November 16, 2020
  • Memory Merges with Accel-KKR Backed Siigo (en español)

    November 16, 2020
  • GIC Invests R$425m in Brazilian Management Systems Company Sankhya (em português)

    November 6, 2020
  • Aqua Capital’s AgroGalaxy Acquires Boa Vista

    November 4, 2020
  • Continental Grain Company Invests in Peru-based Multifoods

    November 2, 2020
  • Nexxus Makes Undisclosed Mezzanine Investment in TIP de Mexico (en español)

    November 2, 2020
  • Viking Global Investors and Advent International Subsidiary Sunley House Capital Invest US$150m in Conductor (em português)

    October 30, 2020
  • XP Private Equity Acquires Brazil’s HOPE Eye Hospital (em português)

    October 29, 2020
  • Aqua Capital Exits Fertiláqua for US$120m via Sale to Israel-Based ICL

    October 26, 2020
  • LAFISE Targets US$75m for Fourth Growth Capital Fund

    October 22, 2020
  • Crescera-Backed Oba Hortifruti Prepares for IPO (em português)

    October 21, 2020
  • Gávea-Backed Paschoalotto Prepares for IPO (em português)

    October 21, 2020
  • Advent-Backed Grupo BIG Files for IPO (em português)

    October 19, 2020
  • Aqua Capital Integrates Farm Business Under AgroGalaxy

    October 16, 2020
  • Concept Investimentos Invests R$50m in La Guapa (em português)

    October 13, 2020
  • PC Capital’s Te Creemos Acquires Finsol

    October 9, 2020
  • Warburg Pincus Invests US$100m Series A for Brazilian API Communication Platform Take Blip

    October 7, 2020
  • TRG Provides Debt Financing to Colombian Lender Kredit

    October 6, 2020
  • FTV Capital Makes US$42.5m Minority Investment in Lean Staffing Solutions

    October 6, 2020
  • Alta Growth Reaches US$150m Final Close for AGC Fund III

    October 5, 2020

Latest Venture Capital News

  • General Atlantic Leads US$65m Series A in Mexican Grocery Delivery Platform Jüsto

    February 9, 2021
  • Storm Ventures Leads US$2m in Brazilian Event Management Platform InEvent (em português)

    February 9, 2021
  • Randon Ventures Invests R$13m in Brazilian Fleet Insurance Marketplace Grupo Delta (em português)

    February 9, 2021
  • Lanx Capital Leads R$13.5m Round in Brazilian Agricultural Marketplace Grão Direto

    February 9, 2021
  • Igah Ventures Reaches US$130m Final Close for Third Fund

    February 8, 2021
  • Alaya Capital Partners, Potencia Ventures, Mr. Pink, and Winnipeg Invest US$600k in Talently (en español)

    February 5, 2021
  • Women’s World Banking Capital Partners Leads US$6.6m Convertible Debt Round in Aflore (en español)

    February 5, 2021
  • Angel Ventures, FJ Labs, Upper90, and Presight Capital Lead US$50m Round in VALOREO

    February 5, 2021
  • KPTL Leads R$6m Round in Brazilian User Experience Research Platform MindMiners (em português)

    February 4, 2021
  • Redpoint eventures Leads R$3m Seed Round in Brazilian Manufacturing Platform Peerdustry (em português)

    February 4, 2021
  • Quona Capital and Kinea Ventures Lead US$6m Series A in Brazilian Financial Marketplace Monkey

    February 4, 2021
  • Accel Leads US$12m Series A in Mexican Consumer Trading Platform Flink

    February 4, 2021
  • Draper Cygnus Invests US$640k in Argentine Biotech Panarum

    February 3, 2021
  • Valor Capital Group Leads US$19m Series A in Brazilian Open-Source Collaboration Platform Rocket.Chat

    February 3, 2021
  • IDB Invest Provides US$30m in Debt Financing to Brazilian Fintech Creditas

    February 3, 2021
  • Astella Investimentos Invests R$4m in Brazilian Govtech Aprova Digital (em português)

    January 30, 2021
  • GIC, Whale Rock, and Invesco Lead US$400m Series G in Nubank

    January 28, 2021
  • Igah Ventures Leads R$38m Series A in Brazilian Payroll Lending Platform Bxblue (em português)

    January 27, 2021
  • QED Investors Leads US$6m Round in Lending Platform Milo

    January 27, 2021
  • Five Elms Capital Invests US$25m in Colombian Customer Service Monitoring Platform Playvox

    January 27, 2021
  • Brazilian Solar Energy Payments Platform Edmond Raises R$40m (em português)

    January 26, 2021
  • Valor Capital Leads US$5m Seed Round in Corporate Benefits Platform XP Health

    January 22, 2021
  • GP Investimentos and Parallax Ventures Lead R$200m Round in Bitcoin Exchange Mercado Bitcoin

    January 21, 2021
  • Elevar Equity and Global Founders Capital Invest R$35m in Peruvian Grocery Platform Favo (em português)

    January 20, 2021
  • Nexxus and IGNIA Announce Alliance (en español)

    January 19, 2021
  • Patagonia Capital Partners, Inverlat, and Quadrant Invest in Uruguayan Engagement Platform S1Gateway

    January 16, 2021
  • Capria Ventures Announces US$2m Commitment in Angel Ventures Pacific Alliance Fund II

    January 15, 2021
  • KPTL Invests R$3m in Blockchain Livestock Management Platform Ecotrace (em portguês)

    January 15, 2021
  • MAYA Capital Leads R$3.5m Round in Brazilian E-commerce Platform Unbox (em português)

    January 15, 2021
  • Alphabit, AU21 Capital, Fomocraft Ventures and Others Invest US$1.45m in Fintech Royale Finance

    January 15, 2021
  • KaszeK Ventures Leads R$20m Series A in Brazilian Customer Service Platform OmniChat

    January 15, 2021
  • IDB Invest Grants US$40m in Debt Financing to Mexican Lending Platform AlphaCredit

    January 14, 2021
  • Brazilian Telehealth Platform ViBe Saúde Raises US$10m from Undisclosed Investors

    January 14, 2021
  • SoftBank Latin America Leads Series C Investment in Brazilian Fiscal and Accounting System Contabilizei

    January 14, 2021
  • Greenspring Associates Leads US$35m Series B in Colombian Proptech La Haus

    January 13, 2021
  • DOMO Invest and Poli Angels Invest R$1m in Brazilian Media Production Company Pix Midia (em português)

    January 13, 2021
  • Astella Investimentos Leads R$11m Round in Brazilian Corporate Training Platform Skore (em português)

    January 13, 2021
  • DOMO Invest and Silver Angels Invest R$1m in Brazilian Satellite Image Processor Sensix (em português)

    January 12, 2021

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