Consumer

Advent International has raised a US$2b final close for Advent Latin American Private Equity Fund VII (LAPEF VII). The vehicle will target investments in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru across…

International Finance Corporation has agreed to invest US$26m in L Catterton Latin America Fund III. The fund will target small to mid-sized companies focused in the consumer sector in Latin…

The recent EU-LatAm trade deals are a bright spot in the midst of a complex political environment in Latin America’s major economies and LAVCA data shows growth opportunities in tech-related startups, infrastructure, power and renewable energy, and consumer sectors.

Dila Capital and Jaguar Ventures made an undisclosed investment in Ben & Frank, a direct-to-consumer eyewear brand in Mexico, with the participation of previous angel investors. (Press Release) Ben &…

Gávea Investimentos has reduced its stake in Brazilian clothing brand Hering from 9.96% to 3.41%. (Valor Econômico) A Hering informou hoje que a Gávea Investimentos reduziu sua participação acionária na…

Confidence Financial Services has announced their second fund, Confidence Capital II, with US$50m in committed capital to invest in waste-to-energy, education, restaurants, fashion, consumer, and IT projects. (Expansión) El grupo…

Food and agriculture investment firm Arlon Group has acquired a 36.9% stake in Brazilian supermarket chain Serrano Distribuidora S.A. for an undisclosed amount. (LexLatin) El fondo de inversión agropecuaria Arlon…

New York-based private equity firm Cartesian Capital Group invested R$40m in Brazilian LED lighting company Brilia. Cartesian will invest up to R$80m to accelerate Brilia’s expansion. (Press Release) Brilia, a…

Capital Invent and E Capital led a US$2m investment in Rescata, a Mexican cellphone recycling platform, with the participation of previous investors. (Press Release) Nos emociona mucho comunicarles que junto…

General Atlantic has closed its previously announced strategic investment in Mexican multi-brand retailer Grupo Axo. (Investing.com) Alsea, la principal operadora de restaurantes y cafeterías en América Latina, dijo que ya…