GPCA’s Q1 2023 Industry Data & Analysis features in-depth data, commentary and analysis on key trends across global markets. Key insights: Private capital deal value across GPCA’s markets declined year over year in Q1 to USD21.8b as investor caution prevails. Market uncertainty also affected fundraising and exit… Read More
In August 2020, Aqua Capital acquired Puravida, a Brazil-based vertically integrated manufacturer of food and health products, including vitamins, protein bars and powders, granola, seasonings, spreads and lotions. With Aqua Capital’s support, Puravida designed and implemented an environmental and social action plan. The… Read More
Private capital investment activity across GPCA’s markets remained strong by historical standards in 2022, with fund managers deploying USD208b. Overall deal value declined 22% from 2021, yet 2022 was still the second-highest on record. The drop-off over the course of 2022 was concentrated in late-stage VC and growth PE rounds,… Read More
Overview GPCA’s annual Trends in Global Tech report traces venture capital flows across Africa, India, China, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Central & Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Amidst a global tech correction, market volatility and geopolitical headwinds, overall VC investment fell by 33% from 2021’s record high, but startups… Read More
The latest edition of the DFI Directory is now available exclusively to GPCA Members. An on-going collaboration with the GPCA DFI Council, the DFI Directory provides a quick and comprehensive resource for GPCA Members seeking sources of capital and a greater understanding of… Read More
The purpose of this article is to initiate communication between multilateral and bilateral development finance institutions (‘’DFIs”) and private equity fund managers (“FMs”) that seek to attract DFI funding for investments in countries within the mandate of DFIs. This is with the intention of equipping FMs with an upfront understanding… Read More
responsAbility Investments reached first closes for its latest funds focused on food production and distribution companies. Growth equity vehicle Sustainable Food Asia II and mezzanine fund Sustainable Food Latam reached USD173m and USD101m first closes, respectively. Read more… Read More
General Catalyst led a USD10m round for Genial Care, a Brazil-based provider of autism care services for children, with participation from Atlantico, Canary and angel investors. Read more… Read More
BTG Pactual led a USD30m round for BioElements, a Chile-based biodegradable plastic packaging manufacturer. Read more… Read More
GoTrendier, a Mexico-based second-hand clothing e-commerce marketplace, raised a ~USD15m Series B led by IDB Invest, Creas Impacto and IDC Ventures with follow-on from IGNIA Partners and others. Read more here and here… Read More
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