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Diversity in the industry: investors encourage inclusion agenda in asset managers Added in 8/9/2023
 
For the first time, ABVCAP has three women on the Board of Directors, including the entity's president.

Source: ABVCAP

Challenges and Transformations in Brazilian Private Equity in 2023 Added in 7/31/2023
 
With rising interest rates, crises in banking institutions, and geopolitical turbulence, the first half of 2023 was marked by a reduction in PE activity. Even amidst volatility, public markets have recovered, and various PE-backed companies have made offerings. There still is USD$3.7 trillion in dry powder in acquisition funds, providing incentive to act after a year of relative inactivity and a horizon of decreasing interest rates.

Source: ABVCAP

The Current State of Venture Capital in Latin America: Opportunities and Resilience Added in 7/31/2023
 
The global venture capital market has witnessed a significant impact from various factors, including geopolitical uncertainties, the war in Ukraine, concerns about the global banking system, and high interest rates. As a result, the Americas, Europe and Asia have experienced a pullback in investments. Latin America, in particular, has seen a sharp drop in VC exits, but also shows signs of recovery and resilience in specific sectors.

Source: ABVCAP

Brazil's climate agenda and ESG evolution: Discussions at the Sustainable Investment Forum Added in 6/14/2023
 
The strategic position of Brazil in the global climate agenda was the theme of the opening session of the Sustainable Investment Forum, an event promoted by ABVCAP and ApexBrasil with the support of Cubo Itaú, which hosted the meeting. The panel was moderated by Alexei Bonamin, partner at TozziniFreire law firm.
Innovation in the industry, CVCs' advancement, AI, and regulation: A summary of the Brazilian Venture Capital Forum Added in 6/13/2023
 
Ten sessions and 37 panelists discussed the long-term investment landscape in Brazil at this year's Brazilian Venture Capital Conference. The event was held on the 13th of last month by ABVCAP (Brazilian Association of Private Equity and Venture Capital) in partnership with ApexBrasil and Cubo Itaú, which hosted the event in its auditorium.
Brazil On The Radar Added in 6/9/2023
 
The scenario for long-term alternative investments in 2023 in Brazil has been marked by challenges and uncertainties. The year started cautiously, reflecting the drop in investments that had been occurring since 2022.

Source: ABVCAP

Should I Continue Investing In Brazilian Private Equity? Added in 6/6/2023
 
The Brazilian private equity landscape has undergone significant changes in the first quarter of 2023. The industry has experienced a decrease in investment due to investors' increased caution and aversion to risk, influenced by uncertainties in the global economy as well as domestic fiscal and political concerns (PE GP’s are closing their funds 20% to 30% lower than their initial target).  

Source: ABVCAP

Special Situations: "Brazil can be the big beneficiary of this new moment", says Collier Added in 6/6/2023
 
ABVCAP approved statutory changes and created a committee to deal with the industry

The growth and sophistication of Special Situations led ABVCAP (Brazilian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association) to create a specific committee to deal with the topic. After a statutory change, the association now also includes these investments in its scope of action, consolidating its position as a representative of long-term investments in Brazil.
  

Source: ABVCAP

Private equity’s ESG journey: From compliance to value creation Added in 6/21/2021
 
Multiple crises over the past 18 months have delivered a stark wake-up call to the world. If we’re going to prevent further pandemics, reduce the risks of climate change, build a more equitable society and still generate growth, it’s clear that we’ll have to create more sustainable economies and systems.

Source: PWC

The Pandemic reinforces opportunities for the secondary market in Brazil, says Lexington Added in 3/22/2021
 
Renato Weiss, Principal at Lexington Partners, talks about the plans of the newly-opened São Paulo office and says that the crisis reinforces the positioning of alternative assets for offering solutions to investors and managers.
Vinci´s CEO foresees growth in the Brazilian Private Equity Added in 3/22/2021
 
Alessandro Horta evaluates this moment as favorable to diversification and comments on the post-IPO phase, with a focus on the acceleration of alternative investment products in Brazil.
Pátria seeks leadership in Latin America after Nasdaq IPO Added in 3/22/2021
 
After raising funds, the management company seeks to consolidate its presence in the region and launch new private equity products and other fronts.
  
After 32 years of operation, Pátria took an important step towards internationalization when it went public on January 22nd on one of the world's main stock exchanges, Nasdaq. The $588 million raised should contribute to the company's consolidation in Latin America and expansion of its private equity products and other fronts, says Alexandre Saigh, CEO, Board Member and Founding Partner at Pátria. "We have a three-decade dream of building a leading asset management firm in Brazil, Latin America, and emerging markets," says the executive, in an interview with ABVCAP.
HIG Capital analyzes nearly 10 fiber optic deals in the São Paulo countryside Added in 3/4/2021
 
HIG Capital is preparing to make new acquisitions in fiber optic infrastructure in Brazil. According to the private equity firm, high-speed internet in the São Paulo countryside has the potential to reach almost 7 million users.

Source: Valor Econômico

Brazil's overburdened health system becomes fertile ground for big business Added in 2/17/2021
 
The race for consolidation reflects the expectation of an even greater demand for health services with aging population. The recent announcement of the largest IPO in seven years held by hospital operator Rede D'Or São Luiz as has gathered even more attention to the sector. In addition to deals among general hospitals, analysts also see consolidation movements in specialized segments such as oncology clinics and ophthalmologic hospitals.

Source: Infomoney

Local managers make up the global private equity elite Added in 2/12/2021
 
A study conducted by Insper, Spectra and the Brazilian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (Abvcap) shows that 90% of private equity managers operating in Brazil have performance comparable to the best managers globally. “It is a positive result when we look at the long term, and it strengthens the private equity industry in an extremely low interest rate scenario, when investors need alternative products”, says Piero Minardi, President of Abvcap.

Source: Valor Econômico

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