Mexican startup incubator Agave Lab announced plans to raise a second VC fund with a US$20-40m target to accelerate projects including Digitt, Fondeo Directo, Regiztra, VoxFeed and Easy Lex.
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Chilean VC Genesis Ventures announced plans to raise a new US$100m VC fund.
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Mexican venture firm GC Capital announced a first close of MX$100m for its second fund.
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The Ministry of Production of the Nation of Argentina collaborated with the National Insurance Superintendent, ARCAP, ASEA and the insurance sector to allow Argentine insurance companies to invest in startups. Now according to the Instituciones de Capital Emprendedor (ICEs) insurance companies can invest up to 1% in entrepreneurial capital funds, in addition to previously approved capital commitments to other private capital sectors (including PPPs, infrastructure, and real estate).
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500 Startups selected 11 startups for its seed program in Mexico City, which includes US$60k in investment.
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Chilean President Sebastián Piñera launched the National Office of Productivity and Entrepreneurship (OPEN) to reduce bureaucracy, simplify regulations and encourage investment in the country.
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The Omidyar Network has launched a new impact investing guide for families, “Building and Impact Investing Team.”
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The IFC intends to invest US$13m in impact investor Capria to focus on emerging markets.
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The Chilean Entrepreneur Association (ASECH), made up of diverse entrepreneurs with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship in Chile, announced a new CLP$500m fund to support the local startup ecosystem.
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Chilean VC Fen Ventures is preparing to raise a US$21m Fund II, anchored by CORFO.
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