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Developments featured in the latest #LatAm Venture Bulletin: ▸ BOND led a ~USD146m Series C for ASAAS, a Brazil-based payment management platform, with participation from SoftBank Investment Advisers, Endeavor Catalyst and 23S Capital. ▸ Warburg Pincus LLC Pincus acquired a minority stake in Contabilizei, a Brazilian accounting automation platform, for USD125m. ▸ IFC - International Finance Corporation led a ~USD13.5 round for BHub, a Brazilian accounting and financial management platform for SMEs, with participation from Latitud, and follow-on from monashees and Valor Capital Group. ▸ General Catalyst is considering launching its first global continuation fund with a USD800m-1b target, per TechCrunch. Read the full edition here: https://hubs.la/Q02VVZzY0 #venturecapital #LatinAmerica #markettrends #investments #finance #tech #privatecapital #finance #startups #privateequity

LAVCA's Director of VC, Carlos Ramos de la Vega, recently spoke with fDi Intelligence about the rising tech ecosystems in Latin America. In 2023, emerging tech hubs made up 25.5% of the 400 new VC-backed startups founded across the region, an increase from 20.7% of the 628 startups launched the previous year, according to LAVCA data. Read the full article here for more data: https://hubs.la/Q02Vbxrg0 #LatAm #VC #PE #invest #tech

🚀 Top developments in #LatAm private capital: • Warburg Pincus LLC Pincus invested USD125m in Contabilizei, a Brazil-based accounting firm focused on small businesses and self-employed professionals. #PE • BOND led a BRL820m (~USD146m) Series C for ASAAS, a Brazil-based payment management platform, with participation from SoftBank Investment Advisers, 23S Capital and Endeavor Catalyst. #VC • Patria Investments acquired Concesión Pacífico Tres, a Colombia-based 4G infrastructure project. #RealAssets For more industry news, view the latest edition of LAVCA's #PCU: https://hubs.la/Q02T-8sQ0 #venturecapital #LatinAmerica #markettrends #investments #finance #tech #privatecapital #finance #startups #privateequity

Thank you to the LAVCA Members and broader investor community from Latin America and around the globe who participated in #LAVCAWeek2024 and helped make it a success. Access photos from the event here (password: lav24): https://hubs.la/Q02TYrhZ0 View session recaps here: https://hubs.la/Q02TYs2G0 Save the date for #LAVCAWeek2025 for 6-9 October 2025 in New York City. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making #LAVCAWeek2024 possible! Your support makes this event possible and empowers us to create meaningful connections and discussions in the Latin American venture capital community. Special thanks to Advent International, Patria Investments, KPMG, NAZCA, KASZEK, Riverwood Capital, Cooley LLP and Latham & Watkins for hosting special lunches and receptions. IDB Invest, IDB Lab, Lexington Partners, L Catterton, Lightrock, BTG Pactual, Siguler Guff & Company, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, SPX Capital, IG4 Capital, ACON Investments, L.L.C., Canary, Volpe Capital, Alexia Ventures, Astella, PAG LAW, ARCAP (Asociación Argentina de Capital Privado, Emprendedor y Semilla), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google for Startups

Day 2 of LAVCA Week 2024 began with a breakfast for women in private capital, sponsored by Latham & Watkins and Cooley LLP. This event fostered thoughtful dialogue and networking, empowering industry professionals to share experiences and build connections. Keynote speaker Alexandra Carter shared her insights on "Mastering the Art of Negotiation: Positioning Yourself for More," sparking an engaging discussion. The day featured sessions on building relationships in growth investments, creating differentiated strategies in venture, the role of LatAm VC in global portfolios and navigating a changing venture landscape. As we look ahead to Day 3, the final day of #LAVCAWeek2024, we’re excited for the breakout sessions that will further deepen our discussions. Let’s continue to innovate and collaborate! 🚀 View agenda here: https://hubs.la/Q02T0K5B0 Thank you NAZCA for hosting lunch, and Riverwood Capital & KASZEK for hosting the tech reception! #LAVCAWeek2024 #PrivateMarkets #VentureCapital #Sustainability #LatinAmerica

Day 1 of LAVCA Week 2024 kicked off with opening remarks from Nicolas Szekasy, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at KASZEK and Chairperson of LAVCA. Szekasy shared, “Since 2009, LAVCA Week has been a cornerstone of our community. This is the premier gathering for connecting, sharing insights, finding inspiration and shaping the future of private investments in Latin America." "LatAm is uniquely positioned to benefit from geopolitical instability, shifting trade patterns, climate initiatives and tech trends. We can be the bridge between global pools of capital and the exciting opportunities in our region,” setting a powerful tone for the discussions to come. Featured sessions covered topics such as the future of private markets, economic growth and conversations with institutional investors from Latin America. We also celebrated innovation with the LAVCA Deal Awards, showcasing impactful work across the region. Stay tuned for Day 2, where we’ll explore more on VC and tech! 🚀 View agenda here: https://hubs.la/Q02SSBtr0 Thank you KPMG for hosting lunch Patria Investments for hosting the reception! #LAVCAWeek2024 #PrivateMarkets #VentureCapital #Sustainability #LatinAmerica

#LAVCAWeek2024 is off to a fantastic start with our Member Reception hosted by Advent International last night! 🎉 A big thank you to everyone who joined us. Looking forward to seeing you all for Day 1 today! We’ve got an exciting lineup of panels ahead, including a keynote from @Jenny Johnson and many more insightful sessions. Stay tuned for a day full of great discussions and networking! See today's agenda here: https://hubs.la/Q02SKJM90 #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #LAVCA

This week at LAVCA Week 2024, join us for session 'Finding & Backing the Best B2B Founders' with speakers: · Florian Hagenbuch, Canary · Bianca Martinelli, Alexia Ventures · Matthew Pieterse, Bicycle Capital · Jimena Pardo, Hi Ventures (formerly ALLVP) · Dawn Powell, StepStone Group Today is the last chance to register. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02SrsTq0 #LAVCAWeek2024 #LatAm #investors #privatecapital #VC #PE

🚀 Top developments in #LatAm private capital: • Scala Data Centers, a Brazil-based data center platform, secured USD500m in structured financing from Coatue Tactical Solutions and the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO). #RealAssets • The Rohatyn Group fully exited Confipetrol S.A., a Colombia-based maintenance engineering services provider, via sale to a Mexico-based industrial and engineering group. #PE • Hindiana invested BRL300m (~USD54.5m) in ROCK, a Brazil-based customer engagement solutions platform. #VC • Bahlam Capital provided a mezzanine loan to Albedo Solar, a Guatemala-based solar power provider for SMEs. #PrivateCredit For more industry news, view the latest edition of LAVCA's #PCU: https://hubs.la/Q02S2RC00 #venturecapital #LatinAmerica #markettrends #investments #finance #tech #privatecapital #finance #startups #privateequity