Discovery Americas has invested in global edutainment space for children and families company KidZania. The amount of the transaction was undisclosed.  (Press Release) Discovery Americas, the Mexico-focused private equity fund…

CarVal Investors has invested USD150m in distressed debt for Viva Aerobus, a Mexico’s low-cost airline.  (Viva Aerobus) Viva Aerobus, Mexico’s ultra-low-cost-airline, announced today, as part of its growth and expansion…

Nexus Chile, a firm backed by US-based private equity fund Nexus Partners, has acquired a 100% stake in Colmena Salud group for an undisclosed amount. (La Tercera) Nexus Chile, la…

Kinea Investimentos has invested BRL300m (~USD54.3m) for a minority stake in Brazil-based pet store chain Cobasi. (Brazil Journal) A Kinea Investimentos está aportando R$ 300 milhões na Cobasi em troca…

Crescera Capital Acquisition, a SPAC formed by Crescera Capital targeting businesses in Latin America, has filed to raise up to USD200m in an IPO on the Nasdaq. (Renaissance Capital) Crescera…

Ashmore Group has invested an undisclosed amount in Electribus Bogotá, a project that seeks to finance the purchase of 13 50-passenger electric buses and 246 80-passenger electric buses. (LexLatin) Las…

Warburg Pincus has partially exited its stake in B3-listed Sequoia Logística, a Brazil-based logistics operator focused on the e-commerce sector, via a follow-on offering worth BRL894m (~USD158.5m). Warburg Pincus received…

IFC has agreed to invest USD20m in HMC Deuda Privada Andina, a private debt fund which will provide financing to mid-sized companies in Colombia, Peru and Chile. (IFC) La Corporación…

Sarona, a private investment firm focused in emerging markets, has committed USD6m to Oria Capital III fund. (CAFIID) Sarona committed USD 6 million to Oria Capital III, a Brazilian tech…

Thor Urbana has launched a MXN3.6b Cerpi on the  Bolsa Institucional de Valores (BIVA) to fund real estate development and acquisition. (Inmobiliare) Esta mañana, Thor Urbana celebró en la Bolsa Institucional…