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Brazilian VCs gathered at Google in São Paulo today for the bi-annual, invitation-only VC in São Paulo investor meeting.

With support from Telefonica Open Future_, the Omidyar Network, and Silicon Valley Bank, highlighted sessions included:

• Q&A with Evan Meyer, Glade Brook Capital Partners (investments include Uber, Airbnb, Tencent, Baidu, Alibaba, and Xiaomi)
• Why is Advent Investing in Tech? (a discussion with Brenno Raiko, Director of Advent) 
• Building Bridges: What Can Brazil Learn From China's Tech Giants?(a discussion led by monashees+ and SVB)
• Undercapitalized Sectors: The Agtech Opportunity - Who is Investing & Why? (a conversation with Aqua Capital, SP Ventures, and Qualcomm Ventures)
• Latin American VC: Insights from LAVCA’s 2017 Venture Data

LAVCA Members are gathering tonight for a special venture capital, private equity investor networking dinner.

Contact Claudia Rosenbloom or Leah Galamba for more information about VC in São Paulo or to get involved in the next program.

READ BRIEFING

Deal activity in Latin America has been robust over the last 18 months as PE/VC firms deploy the US$17.6b raised for the region in 2014-2015. Over US$8.3b was invested in 2016, and early deal totals for 2017 are on par with last year.

In addition to investors managing Latin American dedicated funds, global firms are stepping up activity.

Entry multiples are low compared to the US; exchange rates are attractive for those with dollars to invest; and while domestic politics will continue to pose challenges in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina throughout 2017, uncertainty seems to be giving way to cautious optimism for mid- to long-term stability.

So what trends are driving deals in Latin America today? READ LAVCA President Cate Ambrose's Executive Briefing.

REGISTER

LAVCA Members and LPs active or interested in Mexico are invited to attend AMEXCAP's 5th Mexico PE Day: Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure & Energy on June 8th in New York City.

Discussion topics will include Mexico's macroeconomic outlook for 2017, the maturity of the private capital industry, political climate, foreign exchange risk, regulatory environment, entry valuations, among others. It will also highlight the reactions of institutional investors to the national and international economic scenario.

APPLY NOW

LAVCA and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania are partnering for a third year on the Latin American Private Equity Executive Program, taking place in Miami, FL on November 13-16, 2017.

Prospective attendees include Vice Presidents, Principals, and Directors from PE firms, as well as professionals from family offices, and institutional investors. Relevant industry participants seeking to transition careers are also welcome to apply.

The program features sessions led by esteemed faculty from Wharton, including: Stephen M. Sammut, Senior Fellow at the Wharton School and Mauro F. Guillen, Endowed Professor at the Wharton School. Course content is driven by case studies from practitioner faculty, including Managing Directors and Partners from:

• The Carlyle Group
• L Catterton
• Capital Group Private Markets
• Linzor Capital
• Península Participações
• OTPP

Applicants will be admitted on a rolling basis. Completed applications should be submitted as early as possible to reserve your place.

APPLY NOW or visit the website for more information.