Peruvian IT startup Quantum Talent raises seed round from Wayra
LAVCA reports that Quantum Talent S.A.C., a Peruvian startup that helps companies recruit IT and tech talent, recently…
Salesforce Ventures invests in Y Combinator graduate, RunaHR
In a story brought to our attention by LAVCA, Salesforce Ventures has made its first ever investment in…
Private investment firm Ardian opens first LatAm office in Chile
In a press release published on LAVCA, Ardian, a private investment firm with over US$71B in assets worldwide,…
Brazilian used-car marketplace Volanty receives US$4.9M investment
In a story originally reported by E-Commerce News and brought to our attention by LAVCA, Brazilian startup Volanty…
IDB Invest commits US$10M to Bozano Investimentos
IDB Invest is a private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank that finances sustainable enterprises to help…
Chilean VC FEN Ventures prepares to raise US$21M for Fund II
FEN Ventures is raising its second fund, backed by Chilean development organization, CORFO, to keep investing in early-stage…
Southern Brazil’s largest bank launches US$13M Fintech Fund
Banrisul, the largest bank in Southern Brazil, is ready to invest in disruptive innovation. At the Banrisul International IT…
Pattern Energy Group to sell Chilean operations to Arroyo Energy Investors
In a story brought to our attention by LAVCA, Pattern Energy Group announced that its Chilean operations were…
Advent International plans to acquire majority stake in Walmart Brazil
In a story brought to our attention by LAVCA, Advent International, one of the world’s most experienced private…
Global tech giants back LAVCA’s new startup coalition
The Latin American Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LAVCA) recently announced the launch of the “Latin American…