News with Category - Private Equity
Asset Managers See Strong Investment Opportunities in Stocks and Abroad
In a private equity panel at Expert XP, Piero Minardi highlighted the sector’s consolidation in Brazil and its superior returns compared to the CDI and the stock market over the past two decades. Read the news in Portuguese.
BTG-Backed Fund Plans to Invest €500 Million in Stadiums in Portugal
Antonio Esteves, from Fortitude Capital, plans to invest in upgrading the stadiums of Benfica, FC Porto, and Sporting CP. The firm has already raised nearly €500 million, with backing from BTG Pactual and Atrium. Read the news in Portuguese.
Flexjet Valued at $4B in Largest Business Aviation Round
Flexjet was valued at $4 billion after raising $800 million, which will be used to modernize its fleet, expand operations, attract new luxury clients, and pay dividends to shareholders. Read the news in Portuguese.
Itaú Asset and KKR Seal Exclusive Alternatives Partnership
KKR will be Itaú’s preferred global partner for managing alternative assets, while Itaú Asset will be KKR’s preferred manager in Brazil. Together, the firms will launch co-branded investment products for the Brazilian market. Read the news in Portuguese.
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.
“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.
Vinci Quadruples Capital in Sale of Camarada Camarão
The transaction marked the highest return for Fund 3, with an IRR of 27.5%. It involved the sale of control of the Camarada Camarão restaurant chain to the Alife Group, which owns brands such as Nino and Tatu Bola.
Advent and BNDES Launch New Funds
The American asset manager is structuring a new fund, while the development bank has a broader program focused on climate and sustainability.