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GEF and Vinci Acquire FEMSA’s Logistics Operator to Relaunch AGV
The investment firms are relaunching the AGV brand as a logistics operator following the acquisition of Solistica’s operations in Brazil and Colombia. Read the news in Portuguese.
At Advent and Upload Ventures, Two Investment Theses and One Consensus: AI Is Now Mandatory
The partner at Advent in Latin America and the co-founder of Upload Ventures emphasize that AI is at the top of investors' agendas, both on the supply side and in its adoption for the development of products and services.
AI Attracted 60% of Late-Stage Capital in the U.S., Says J.P. Morgan
Despite the 2024 peak in mega deals, AI startups have accounted for only 30% of early-stage investments over the past three quarters.
“We Are Open to New Deals,” Says Warburg Pincus After Investing US$1 Billion in the Country
The firm is betting on assets that are less dependent and more resilient to macroeconomic volatility. Warburg Pincus is looking for companies in a leadership position or with the potential to reach that status.
Petrobras Estimates up to 30 Startups to Benefit from Energy Transition Fund
Fund managers interested in participating must submit their proposals by the end of July, and the schedule sets the announcement of the selected manager's ranking for October 6.
From Mercado Livre to Betting on Nubank: How Kaszek Became the Largest Venture Capital Fund in Latin America
To decide where to invest, Kaszek seeks to stay up-to-date with trends. Fintechs are a highlight of the company's portfolio. Szekasy says this is no coincidence.
Itaú Merges Kinea Ventures and Launches BRL 500 Million CVC
The CVC launches with BRL 500 million, with BRL 250 million allocated for new investments. The decision to merge Kinea aims to bring investment management closer to the bank’s operational and strategic needs.
Another M&A Among Asset Managers: Asa Acquires Gauss Capital and Okumura Becomes Head of Asset
Alberto Safra’s asset management firm acquired the multimarket fund house, integrated its team, and added BRL 716 million to its portfolio.
Guilherme Benchimol’s Advice to Entrepreneurs: Constant Reinvention Is Key
Benchimol highlighted the main challenges of entrepreneurship in Brazil and pointed out essential elements to shift business perspective, such as bringing in new partners and forming a board of directors.