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Congratulations to the Parfin team for raising this $10 million round! Parfin has firmly established itself as one of the leading providers of digital asset infrastructure in Latin America. We're thrilled to see them continue to empower institutions with the power, efficiency, and security of blockchain technology! Marcos Viriato Alex B.Cristian Bohn Read announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dA5nUJCY

Olist announces it will invest R$100 million to enhance its product offering for SMBs. The goal is to significantly improve the efficiency of these companies, which suffer from a lack of access and integration of tools. This year, Olist introduced a digital account that is "(growing) by more than 40% every month, and the expectation is to reach R$ 15 billion in transactions by the end of 2025",  according to Tiago Dalvi Check full article here: https://lnkd.in/dqeEa-hf

Check out The Generalist's Investors Guide with insights from our CEO Scott Sobel! The Generalist team interviewed 12 investors to uncover how to identify trends before the market does. Thanks for having us Mario Gabriele! You can see an overview of their discoveries here: https://lnkd.in/dQ9NRWBh

White House Mobilizes $1 Billion In Capital For Latin American Founders Last week our Founding Partner, Scott Sobel, was one of the few selected participants in a roundtable discussion with finance ministers from across the Western Hemisphere at the The White House, making a commitment to support Latin America's entrepreneurs. Hosted by Partners for Growth, and organized by IDB Lab and Uruguay Innovation Hub, this event underscored the importance of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Latin America. Our dedication to bridging the gap between policy & regulation, and technology & innovation remains steadfast, and we are excited to continue empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs across the Americas. The meeting, led by U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, was the inaugural gathering of the Investors Network as part of the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity, an initiative unveiled by President Joe Biden, Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Read more about the event and our commitment here:  - https://lnkd.in/e5KF95Wy - https://lnkd.in/dfQzBivu

We're thrilled to announce our new investment in Partior! Partior is disrupting international financial markets by leveraging blockchain to transform cross-border payments and settlements. Traditional payments involve multiple intermediaries, leading to delays and high costs. Partior's blockchain-based platform enables near-instant, real-time value transfers across a globally interoperable network, enhancing liquidity and reducing counterparty risks. “After devoting a significant part of my career to solving global payments challenges, I have seen firsthand how essential it is for the cross-border payments and settlements infrastructure to be modernized. We see tremendous potential in Partior to do just that. Their platform’s capability to streamline cross-border payments and FX settlement introduces new standards for global, real-time clearing and settlement. We are excited to support Partior in scaling their global network and advancing their technology,” said Dan Schulman, our Managing Partner. We are extremely excited to support Humphrey Valenbreder and Partior! Read full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gZA54A5i

Check out this piece with Natalia Salcedo Franco, CEO of Meru. Meru is digitalizing the auto parts market in Mexico, connecting all parts of the supply chain, including manufacturers, distributors, repair shops, and end-users, through a comprehensive platform. They are doing great work in developing the local economy, and aim to digitalize 55,000 repair shops and parts stores. Read article here: https://lnkd.in/eEZuqHmU

A huge thank you to FEMSA Ventures for the fantastic event! Our Managing Partner Antoine Colaco, and head of Spanish Speaking LATAM, Fabiana Scionti received valuable insight from the FEMSA team and network. We recognize Monterrey’s unique cultural mindset and are excited to continue strengthening our relationships here. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with FEMSA and contributing to the vibrant tech ecosystem in Mexico. #ValorCapitalGroup #FEMSA #Monterrey #Networking #Innovation

Last week, our newly joined Managing Partner, Dan Schulman, was in Brazil for our annual Emerging Tech Summit. During this time, he was interviewed by Pipieline (Valor Econômico S/A) and shared his views on Brazil as a global leader in financial services and why he joined Valor. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/dh8c5b6J

Last week, our newly joined Managing Partner, Dan Schulman, was in Brazil for our annual Emerging Tech Summit. During this time, he was interviewed by Pipieline (Valor Econômico S/A)  and shared his views on Brazil as a global leader in financial services and why he joined Valor. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/dh8c5b6J

We are thrilled and honored to have partnered with FII Institute for its first event in Brazil: FII PRIORITY Rio de Janeiro 2024 - Invest in Dignity, which took place from June 11-13th 2024. Our team had the privilege of contributing to three significant panels: 🔹 Founding Partner, Ambassador Clifford Sobel shared his insights on reshaping the global economy during a dynamic panel discussion. 🔹 Founding Partner, Scott Sobel participated in a panel titled "Which Emerging Technologies Will Enhance the Delivery of Traditional Financial Services?" alongside other leading investment firms such as GDA Luma Capital, White Oak Global Advisors, K2 Integrity & Kroll Family Office, and Endeavor Catalyst. 🔹 Dan Schulman, Valor's newest Managing Partner and former CEO of PayPal, moderated a compelling panel on Brazil's domination in fintech, joined by David Vélez, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Nubank. The FII PRIORITY Rio de Janeiro summit, under the theme "Invest in Dignity," explored how investing in the ecological transition, technology and innovation, and social inclusion can build a new global order that prioritizes dignity for all. Ensuring that global citizens’ dignity is nurtured and protected is a pivotal global objective, inextricably intertwined with sustainable development and economic prosperity. All the panels and discussions from the event can be found on the FII Institute's YouTube page: https://lnkd.in/eRmBzNSb #ValorCapitalGroup #FIIInstitute #InvestInDignity #EmergingTechnologies #Fintech #GlobalEconomy