KaszeK Ventures led a BRL20m (approximately USD3.7m) Series A for Brazil-based chat-commerce platform OmniChat, with participation from GooDz Capital and Honey Island Capital. Read more… Read More
Alloy Merchant Finance has completed an undisclosed structured debt investment in Moneta Technologies, a Mexico-based company providing technology solutions for digital payments in Latin America. Read more… Read More
Capria Ventures has invested USD2m in Angel Ventures Pacific Alliance Fund II. The vehicle, managed by Angel Ventures, will focus on addressing gaps in financial inclusion, food security, and access to education and information in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Chile. Read more… Read More
SoftBank’s Latin America Fund led an undisclosed Series C for Brazil-based online accounting services startup Contabilizei, with follow-on from KaszeK Ventures, Point72 Ventures, Quona Capital, and IFC. Read more… Read More
New Fortress Energy has acquired Stonepeak-backed Hygo and Golar LNG Partners for USD5b. The investment will add 2700MW of power generation and a robust customer pipeline to Brazil’s natural gas and power markets. Read more… Read More
Astella Investimentos led a BRL11m (approximately USD2m) funding round for Brazil-based omnichannel learning platform Skore, with participation from Alexia Ventures. Read more… Read More
Australis Partners has acquired a majority stake in Mexico-based multiline insurance company Sekura for an undisclosed amount. As part of the transaction, Arpa Capital and non-executive shareholders exited from the ownership of Sekura. Australis Partners also recently acquired an 80% stake in Chile-based vitro diagnostic company Galénica. Read… Read More
Appian Capital has reached a USD775m final close for its second fund. The vehicle will focus on investments in metals and mining, targeting assets in jurisdictions with proven geology, supportive governments, and a robust legal framework including Brazil, Australia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Canada, where Appian has existing… Read More
IDB Invest has agreed to commit a combined USD30m to funds managed by Vinci Partners and HMC Capital. IDB agreed to invest up to USD10m in Vinci Impact and Return Fund IV, a fund targeting investments in SMEs across the education, health care, IT, and environmentally friendly consumer… Read More
SoftBank and Dynamo led a USD190m Series E for MadeiraMadeira, a Brazil-based online marketplace that specializes in home products, with follow-on from Flybridge, monashees, Velt, Brasil Capital, and Lakewood. With the latest investment, MadeiraMadeira has reportedly reached a valuation of USD1b. Read more… Read More
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