Kinea Investimentos has launched Fund V with a BRL2b target. The vehicle will focus on healthcare, education and technology companies, as well as specific service providers. (Brazil Journal) A Kinea…
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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…
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Crescera Capital SPAC to Raise USD200m
April 20, 2021Crescera 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…
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Vinci Partners has reached a BRL1b (~USD173m) final close for Vinci Impacto e Retorno IV. The vehicle will invest in medium-sized companies operating in the healthcare, education, retail, IT and…
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Patria SPAC Files for USD250m IPO
March 19, 2021Patria Acquisition, a SPAC formed by Patria Investimentos targeting Latin American companies, has filed to raise up to USD250m in an IPO on the Nasdaq. (Nasdaq) Patria Acquisition, a blank…
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Brazil-Focused SPAC Itiquira Raises US$200m via IPO
February 4, 2021Brazil-focused Itiquira SPAC has raised US$200m via IPO. The vehicle will search for a company in Brazil in a sector historically underserved by the government, such as technology, healthcare, pharma,…
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Nexxus and IGNIA Announce Alliance (en español)
January 19, 2021Mexican PE Nexxus Capital announced an undisclosed commitment in Mexico-based VC IGNIA Partners. The alliance will allow diversifying the sectors in which Nexxus invests. (Press Release) IGNIA y Nexxus Capital (“Nexxus”) anuncian…
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Emerald Peak Appoints Lauren Burnhill as Managing Partner and Launches US$150m LatAm Fund
December 6, 2020Emerald Peak Private Equity appointed Lauren Burnhill as a Managing Partner and launched its US$150m flagship America Impact Fund I, targeting opportunities in sectors that can best impact specific United…
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DEG Commits up to US$11.8m to Vinci Impact and Return Fund IV
November 17, 2020DEG has agreed to commit up to US$11.8m to Vinci Impact and Return Fund IV, a fund managed by Vinci Partners. The vehicle will invest in SMEs across the education,…
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BNDES has approved an investment of up to R$150m in Vinci Impacto e Retorno IV. The vehicle, which targets R$600m, will invest in medium-sized companies operating in the health care,…