News with Category - Private Equity
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.
Patria Adds R$2.5 Billion in AUM with Acquisition of Genial’s REIT Unit and Enters Shopping Mall Sector
With the acquisition of VBI Real Estate and Credit Suisse Hedging Griffo, the firm solidified its position as the largest manager in logistics, offices, and urban income segments, totaling R$24 billion in assets under management. Read the news in Portuguese.
Rule Change Expected to Boost Tender Offers
Initially, private equity funds—known for acquiring stakes in companies—are expected to lead this process, taking advantage of the low valuations of listed firms. Read the news in Portuguese.
XP Seeks R$300 Million for Secondary Private Equity
XP Selection Prime plans to purchase positions from other funds, including private equity, venture capital, and alternative strategies like special situations or infrastructure, according to the operation's prospectus. Read the news in Portuguese.
Kinea Invests in Internal Logistics Company – and Still Has R$ 1 Billion in ‘Dry Powder’
The firm bets on the thesis that Greentech, the invested company, can grow even if the economy does not improve, as many companies may choose to rent equipment instead of maintaining their own fleets. Read the news in Portuguese.