Samsung will invest R$200k each in Hoobox, Fofuuu, Sinte Soft, Epistemic, Keep Smiling, Olivas, Alltism, RealVM, Birdie, NavegAM, Tarvos and Indwise as part of its Creative Startups acceleration program. (EpocaNegocios)…
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The Abraaj Group and Colony Capital, a global investment firm, have signed a definitive agreement for Colony Capital and the existing management team to acquire the Abraaj Group’s private equity…
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Blackstone has plans to buy a stake in US investment fund FRS Capital. The acquisition would gain Blackstone indirect control of a leading Latin American container terminal operator. (Latin Lawyer)…
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Engie & Tokyo Gas Create Joint Venture to Develop Renewable Energy Projects in Mexico
April 12, 2019Engie and Tokyo Gas Co created a joint venture called Heolios EnTG to develop renewable energy projects in Mexico. (Renewable Energy Magazine) Heolios EnTG will be responsible for the development,…
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A new global social impact fund managed by FIA Asset Management, which will invest in companies delivering positive social impact in Latin America and East Africa, is set to launch…
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IGNIA Partners Backed GoTrendier Merges with Chicfy
March 25, 2019GoTrendier and Chicfy merged to create the leading clothing resale platform in Latin America and Spain. GoTrendier is backed by IGNIA Partners, Ataria Ventures, Banco Sabadell, Antai Venture Capital, Bonsai…
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Warburg Pincus portfolio company Trident Energy is in talks to acquire two oil clusters from Petrobras. (Reuters) – Warburg Pincus-backed firm Trident Energy is in exclusive talks with Petroleo Brasileiro…
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Request for proposals – LAC Venture Debt Fund
March 18, 2019IDB Lab is launching the LAC Venture Debt Fund to support Latin American entrepreneurs with venture debt financing. Fund managers with experience in the region are invited to submit proposals to manage…
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Omidyar Network spun off its financial inclusion investment arm as Flourish Ventures. The new firm launches with US$300m in capital for investments (equity and grant) and operations, and will maintain…
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Brookfield Asset Management in Talks to Acquire Sabesp, São Paulo’s State Sanitation Company
March 1, 2019Canadian asset management firm, Brookfield Asset Management is in talks to acquire Sabesp, the São Paulo state sanitation company. The deal is subject to new regulatory framework for the sanitation…