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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

Developments featured in the latest #LatAm Venture Bulletin: ▸ Riverwood Capital invested ~USD40m in Paytrack, a Brazil-based corporate travel and expense management startup. ▸ PayPal Ventures led a USD13m Series B for Olé life, a US-based life insurance provider for young adults in Latin America, with participation from Advent-Morro Equity Partners and follow-on from Mundi Ventures and AV8 Ventures. ▸ Prosus Ventures acquired Argentine booking and travel platform Despegar at a reported USD1.7b valuation. ▸ Endeavor Catalyst launched its fifth flagship fund with a USD300m target to invest across emerging markets. Read the full edition here: https://hubs.la/Q034TNhV0 #venturecapital #LatinAmerica #markettrends #investments #finance #tech #privatecapital #finance #startups #privateequity

LAVCA's Top & Emerging Women Investors list highlights the growing presence of women in leadership roles: 29% of women investors in the region now hold partner, founder or C-suite positions. 🚀 This year’s lists feature 196 senior-level and 306 junior-level women investment professionals—a remarkable 37% and 66% increase, respectively, compared to 2023. Explore the full lists here: https://hubs.la/Q034nHS60 #invest #LatAm #women #privatecapital

🚀 Top developments in #LatAm private capital: • IFM Investors acquired Aleatica, a Mexican transportation infrastructure operator in a transaction valued at USD8.2b. #RealAssets • Grupo Romero Asset Management invested in Univista Insurance, a US-based insurance company serving Hispanic communities in Florida and Texas valued at USD700m. #PE • ArtCap Strategies provided a USD40m senior loan to Island Finance, a Trinidad and Tobago-based loan provider. #PrivateCredit • big_bets reached a BRL150m (~USD24.5m) first close for Big Bets Fund II focused on software companies in the seed and pre-seed stages. #VC For more industry news, view the latest edition of LAVCA's #PCU: https://hubs.la/Q033XJ820 #venturecapital #LatinAmerica #markettrends #investments #finance #tech #privatecapital #finance #startups #privateequity

Join Mexican Association of PE & VC Funds (AMEXCAP)’s Mexico VC Day in New York, where the future of venture capital in Mexico and Latin America takes center stage. 📅 When: 6 February 2025 | 9AM – 6PM EST 📍 Where: AWS NYC: JFK27 - 12 W 39th St, New York, NY Register and learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q033md-50 This event brings together 140+ attendees, including leading startups, top-tier venture capital funds and institutional investors from Mexico, the US and beyond. Don't miss the opportunity to explore why Mexico continues to stand out as a key hub for innovation and investment in Latin America. #LatAm #Mexico #VC #PE #privatecapital #invest

Developments featured in the latest #LatAm Venture Bulletin: ▸ CloudWalk, Inc., a Brazilian POS and blockchain-based payments platform for entrepreneurs and SMEs, raised USD444m through a FIDC (Fundo de Investimentos em Direitos Creditorios) structured by Itau BBA. ▸ Nubank led a USD250m Series D for Tyme, a South Africa-based digital bank with operations in the Philippines, with participation from M&G Catalyst. ▸ Sapphire Ventures led a USD120m Series C for TRACTIAN, a Brazilian industrial equipment maintenance management platform, with participation from NGP Capital and follow-on from General Catalyst and Next47. ▸ DGF reached a ~USD33.33m first close for DGF VIII, its eight flagship fund with a ~USD50m target to invest in Latin American startups with a core focus in Brazil. Read the full edition here: https://hubs.la/Q032-tLr0 #venturecapital #LatinAmerica #markettrends #investments #finance #tech #privatecapital #finance #startups #privateequity

🌟 LAVCA has just released its annual list of Top & Emerging Women Investors in Latin America! These lists include 196 senior-level and 306 junior-level women investment professionals, representing a 37% and 66% increase, respectively, over 2023. This year, for the first time, the Top and Emerging lists expand beyond venture capital to include prominent women in private equity, infrastructure and real estate. View the lists here: https://hubs.la/Q032W1PZ0 #invest #LatAm #women #privatecapital