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LAVCA’s Director of Research, Emanuel Hernandez, shared key insights from our 2024 Industry Data & Analysis at ColCapital - Asociación Colombiana de Capital Privado's Congreso de Capital Privado y Emprendedor. Latin American startups raised USD4.5b across 751 deals in 2024, with VC leading volume but infrastructure and natural resources drawing more capital. Investors remain active yet selective, prioritizing high-growth startups and portfolio companies. Key trends: AI-driven enterprise software (36% of VC investment), fintech dominance and rising climate-focused investment, with Brazil and Mexico capturing 70% of regional funding. Access more data here: https://lnkd.in/ePTsCsf6 We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with Colcapital! #LatAm #invest #privatecapital #VC #PE

Developments featured in the latest #LatAm Venture Bulletin: ??VEMO, a Mexico-based electromobility startup, raised USD64m in debt financing from Beel Credit, Covalto, Capital and Promecap. ??BBVA Spark provided a USD35.5m credit line to Aplazo, a Mexican payment platform enabling buy-now-pay-later systems for merchants. ? Lightrock led a USD30.5m Series B for Azos, a Brazilian health insurance platform, with participation from KASZEK, Prosus Ventures, MAYA CAPITAL and Propel. ? Valor Capital Group and QED Investors led a USD26.7m Series A for Capim, a Brazilian BNPL platform for dental services, with participation from Endeavor Catalyst, Saison Capital and Actyus, and follow-on from ONEVC, Canary and NXTP Ventures. Read the full edition here: https://hubs.la/Q038NxXF0 #venturecapital #LatinAmerica #markettrends #investments #finance #tech #privatecapital #finance #startups #privateequity

According to LAVCA's 2025 Industry Data & Analysis, investor appetite for infrastructure debt and natural resource strategies has increased. Fund managers secured a record USD2.1b and USD1.9b for infrastructure debt and timber funds, respectively. Access the data here: https://hubs.la/Q038tPc80 #LatAm #YearEnd #privatecapital #VC #PE #investments #data

?? Top developments in #LatAm private capital: ? IDB Invest announced a USD1b contribution from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to create the JICA Trust Fund Achieving Development of Latin America and the Caribbean, aiming to co-finance projects that drive sustainable growth. #RealAssets ? BOCEL Private Equity reached a USD80m first close for its second fund, focused on mid-sized companies with a presence in Mexico and the US. #PE ? Lever VC raised USD50m for its second fund focused on the agrifood sector. #VC ? ArtCap Strategies provided a USD20m senior loan to ComfrutChile, a Chile-based frozen fruit exporter. #PrivateCredit For more industry news, view the latest edition of LAVCA's #PCU: https://hubs.la/Q037Lhbj0 #venturecapital #LatinAmerica #markettrends #investments #finance #tech #privatecapital #finance #startups #privateequity

LAVCA just released its 2025 Trends in Tech?report ?? After a period of consolidation, VC investment in Latin America stabilized through 2024.?VCs invested USD4.5b across 751 VC deals in 2024, up from USD4.2b across 826 deals in 2023.?? Access the data here: https://hubs.la/Q037zp2Z0 #LatAm #YearEnd #privatecapital #VC #PE #investments #data

LAVCA just released its 2025 Industry Data & Analysis ???? 2024 was a landmark year for real assets:?Investors deployed a record USD15.4b across infrastructure equity, infrastructure debt and natural resources in Latin America. Energy deals were the biggest driver for investment, with USD12.2b deployed across 26 projects?– led by Mexico Infrastructure Partners (MIP) and FONADIN’s USD6.2b purchase of Iberdrola México. Transmission lines and renewable energy projects also drove significant investment. Access the data here: https://hubs.la/Q037ps2q0 #LatAm #YearEnd #privatecapital #VC #PE #investments #data

Developments featured in the latest #LatAm Venture Bulletin: ??Monashees and Connect Ventures led a USD40m Series A for Music.ai, a Brazilian AI-enabled music production platform. ??Alice, a Brazilian corporate insurance operator, raised a ~USD22m Series C+ with follow-on from KASZEK, Canary and others. ? Moove, an Africa-based mobility startup backed by Uber that offers vehicle financing to ride-hailing drivers, acquired Kovi, a Brazilian rental car platform for on-demand drivers. ? SoftBank Investment Advisers completed its full exit from WeWork LATAM Brasil through the sale of its remaining 49% stake to WeWork Companies, the global holding of the provider of shared workspaces. Read the full edition here: https://hubs.la/Q036LT7p0 #venturecapital #LatinAmerica #markettrends #investments #finance #tech #privatecapital #finance #startups #privateequity

LAVCA recently spoke with Christine Kenna, Partner at IGNIA Partners, about the firm’s evolution from Mexico’s first impact-focused VC fund to a key player in cross-border venture investing across Latin America. Read the full LAVCA Member Profile here: https://hubs.la/Q036GfBn0 #LatAm #VC #PE #privatecapital #invest

Join LAVCA's Research Director, Emanuel Hernandez, at FLII 2025 on 27 February in Merida, Mexico! ?? Emanuel will moderate the panel Impact Investing in Focus: Lessons from Leading Impact VCs. Joining him are Daniel Izzo of VOX Capital, Daniel Sanchez of Nauta Capital SHIP2B, Santiago Alvarez of ALIVE Ventures and Berisford Grey of Sygnus Group—leaders reshaping investment theses to fuel social change. Expect real-world insights on scaling social enterprises, fostering inclusive growth and navigating regional complexities. Don’t miss this conversation on aligning financial returns with transformative impact! Register here:?https://hubs.la/Q036dM0X0 #LatAm #invest #PE #VC #privatecapital

?? Top developments in #LatAm private capital: ? Patria Investments and AXA Investment Managers agreed to acquire a 15% stake, each, in Latour Capital, a France-based investment firm specializing in European mid-cap private equity. #PE ? Perfin Infra agreed to invest BRL450m (~USD77m) in VirtuGNL, a Brazil-based company focused on replacing diesel with liquefied natural gas. #RealAssets ? Riverwood Capital invested BRL240m (~USD39.8m) in Paytrack, a Brazil-based corporate travel and expense management startup. #VC For more industry news, view the latest edition of LAVCA's #PCU: https://hubs.la/Q035NlSk0 #venturecapital #LatinAmerica #markettrends #investments #finance #tech #privatecapital #finance #startups #privateequity