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Highlights and news from the Private Equity and Venture Capital ecosystems, as well as other investment market topics.
ABVCAP
According to Priscila Rodrigues, president of ABVCAP, high interest rates and limited options remain a challenge for the industry.
IPOs
According to Matthieu Wiltz, co-head of JP Morgan for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the bank sees strong market demand with a real willingness on the part of clients to benefit from this window of opportunity.
Private Equity
According to Sportico, medical valuations of NFL teams have increased 10.2 times. This was driven by the league's 2024 decision to allow PE funds to purchase minority stakes. Meanwhile, the average value of an NBA team has risen to 14.1 times its revenue.
IPOs
Companies like Agibank and Abra, owner of Gol airlines, are in advanced stages of preparation for an IPO in the US. On the B3 stock exchange, their return is expected in 2027.
BAD
According to data from Dealogic, the volume of mergers and acquisitions announced throughout the year, up to mid-December, totaled R$ 234 billion, in line with the 2024 volume of R$ 231 billion.
IPOs
This is PicPay's second attempt to go public. In April 2021, the company also filed an IPO request with Nasdaq, which did not proceed due to adverse market conditions.
Venture Capital
Quartzo Capital has launched fundraising for its VC6 fund, aiming for US$100 million, focused on more mature startups. The asset manager has R$1.4 billion under management and over 60 startups in its portfolio.
Private Equity
Private equity funds are making inroads into the food retail sector. Plurix, controlled by Patria, is the 11th largest chain in the country, with 178 stores and revenue of R$9.3 billion in 2024.
BAD
Global M&As surpassed US$4.5 trillion in the year, 50% above 2024, with 68 megadeals exceeding US$10 billion. Private equity totaled US$889 billion and banks earned US$135 billion.
ABVCAP
According to ABVCAP, Brazilian startups raised R$51.3 billion in 2021, a record that generated 10 unicorns. Today there is a resurgence in the early stage, with a focus on financial sustainability.
Venture Capital
Foreign buyers are increasing acquisitions of Brazilian startups as local VCs decline. IGC predicts a rise in transactions, driven by global interest and a search to reduce Brazil's risks.
Private Equity
The initiative aims to guarantee a recurring flow of resources to credit providers, reduce market bottlenecks, and attract new originators. By 2025, more than R$ 15 billion will have been transacted through the company's platform.
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