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The LAVCA Private Capital Update is a bi-weekly email featuring industry news, research, events, and updates on investors from private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, and family offices in Latin America.
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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 the following investors:
- Francisco Alvarez-Demalde, Founder & Managing Partner, Riverwood Capital
- Fernando Borges, Managing Director, The Carlyle Group
- Manuel García Podestá, Director, Advent International
- Dirk Donath, Managing Partner, L Catterton
- Martín E. Díaz Plata, Managing Partner, Capital Group Private Markets
- Cipriano Santisteban, Partner, Linzor Capital
- Jesús Argüelles, Portfolio Manager, OTPP
- Flavia Almeida, Partner, Península Participações
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.
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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 development 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.
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REGISTRATION will open for members next month to the annual investor gathering during LAVCA WEEK, September 25 - 28, 2017 in New York City.
The LAVCA Summit & Investor Roundtable (PE program) will be held at the Metropolitan Club. The LAVCA Venture Investors Annual Meeting will take place at Tribeca 360.
Download the LAVCA Summit HIGHLIGHTS Book to learn more about last year's PE program.
To view the LAVCA 2017 program calendar, click here. (Additional programs to be announced. Event calendar subject to change.)
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Private Equity News
Southern Cross Exits Grupo Expansión (en español)
(LexLatin) Southern Cross Group sold Mexican new group Grupo Expansión to Cinco M Dos for an undisclosed amount. Read more
Gerbera Capital Invests in Green Gold Farms (en español)
(Press Release) Gerbera Capital completed an undisclosed investment in Green Gold Farms, a produce company based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Read more
Nexxus Capital Completes Investment in Mexico’s IMMUNOTEC
(Press Release) Nexxus Capital completed its investment in Mexican nutritional supplement commercialization company IMMUNOTEC. Read more
Actis-backed Echoenergia Buys Brazilian Wind Farms
(Press Release) Echoenergia, a wind platform backed by Actis, acquired two operating wind farms in Brazil from Casa dos Ventos for an undisclosed amount. Read more
2bCapital Buys Minority Stake in WDC (em português)
(Baguete) 2bCapital bought a minority stake in Brazilian information/communication tech equipment importer WDC Networks for an undisclosed amount. Read more
Aqua Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Brazil’s Casa da Vaca (em português)
(Valor Econômico) Aqua Capital acquired a majority stake in Brazilian veterinary product distributor Casa da Vaca for an undisclosed amount. Read more
ProActive Capital Acquires 20% Stake in Médica Sur (en español)
(Milenio) ProActive Capital has acquired a stake in Mexican hospital chain Médica Sur. Read more
Brookfield Acquires Stake in Brazilian Energy Company Renova
(Reuters) Brookfield has agreed to buy a 20.3% stake in Brazilian renewable energy company Renova Energia for an undisclosed amount. Read more
Advent International's Mauricio Salgar to Chair ColCapital (en español)
(La República) The Colombian Association of PE Funds (ColCapital) named Mauricio Salgar of Advent International the new President of the Board of Directors. Read more
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Venture Capital News
Bossa Nova Investimentos Invests in Pluga (em português)
(Baguete) Bossa Nova Investmentos made an undisclosed investment in Brazilian web services and tool integration startup Pluga. Read more
Oikocredit Makes €2.7m Impact Investment in VELIFIN
(Press Release) Oikocredit invested €2.7m in Vehículos Liquidos Financieros (VELIFIN), a private wholesale lender in Mexico. Read more
Omidyar and MDIF to Invest R$4m in Brazilian Civic Engagement App Colab.re (em português)
(TI Inside) Omidyar and MDIF will invest R$4m in Colab.re, a Brazilian civic engagement app that allows users to notify local governments of issues in real time so they can provide quick solutions. Read more
Omidyar and Fundação Lemann to Invest in Brazilian Edtech Tool Standardization
(Press Release) Omidyar Network and the Lemann Foundation announced a collaboration to invest in the development of technological solutions and innovative tools to facilitate the implementation of Brazil's National Learning Standards. Read more
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) Invests US$3m in Argentina’s Fintech Platform Moni
(Finsmes) The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested US$3m in Argentina-based fintech platform, Moni. The investment will be used to accelerate Moni’s growth and expand its product line. Read more
Swedish Investor Vostok Emerging Finance Leads R$20m Round in Nibo (em português)
(DCI) Swedish investor Vostok Emerging Finance led a R$20m investment round in Brazilian fintech platform Nibo. Read more
Rakuten, Seaya Ventures, and AngelList Invest US$100m in Cabify
(Tech Eu) Previous investors Rakuten, Seaya Ventures, and AngelList invested US$100m in Cabify. Read more
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Real Estate News
PGIM Real Estate Raises MXN$4.4b for Mexican Private Real Estate Fund
(Press Release) PGIM Real Estate has completed a capital raise of MXN$4.4b for PruMex IV CKD, a closed-end real estate fund investing across various property sectors in Mexico. Read more
Jaguar Growth Partners to Close Final Deal of LatAm Real Estate Fund
(Property Funds World) Jaguar is currently in the process of completing the final deal of its real estate fund, Jaguar Real Estate Partners I (JREP I). Over the past year Jaguar has committed in excess of US$200m in portfolio companies including LatAm Logistic Properties (LLP), Brazilian retail property company Aliansce, and, most recently, Brazilian AEL home builder, Tenda. Read more
Alsis to Launch CKD to Invest in Housing SMEs and SMEs in Other Sectors (en español)
(El Economista) Alsis Funds applied to launch its first Certificado de Capital de Desarrollo (CKD) for up to MXN$4b to make mezzanine investments in SMEs in various sectors, including housing and energy. Read more
Jaguar Growth Partners’ LatAm Logistic Properties Appoints New CFO
(Press Release) LatAm Logistic Properties, a privately-held logistics property company announced the appointment of of Annette Fernandez as Chief Financial Officer. Read more
MetroBuildings Prepares To Build Two Apartment Hotels in Santiago (en español)
(Diario Financiero) Metro Buildings, a joint venture among the CIM Group, Compass Group and Urban, will develop two apartment hotels in Santiago. Read more
Global Logistics Properties Acquires Assets from BR Properties
(LexLatin) Global Logistics Properties has acquired logistics assets from Brazil’s BR Properties. Read more
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ABVCAP Congress
Hosted by ABVCAP |
June 5-6, 2017 |
São Paulo, Brazil
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Mexico PE Day 2017
Hosted by AMEXCAP |
June 8, 2017 |
New York, NY
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Peru Venture Capital Conference
Hosted by UTEC Ventures, MIF, COFIDE |
June 13-14, 2017 |
Lima, Peru
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SuperReturn Emerging Markets
Hosted by SuperReturn |
June 26-28, 2017 |
Amsterdam
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Finnosummit
Hosted by Finnovista |
September 19-20, 2017 |
Mexico City, Mexico
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LAVCA Week: Summit & Investor Roundtable
Hosted by LAVCA |
September 26-27, 2017 |
New York, NY
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LAVCA Week: Venture Investors NY Summit
Hosted by LAVCA |
September 28, 2017 |
New York, NY
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LAVCA Wharton Private Equity Professional Development Program
Hosted by LAVCA |
November 13-16, 2017 |
Miami, FL
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| LAVCA Members receive a discount on select events. For information on member discounts, contact Caitlin Mitchell
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