Private Equity

Latin America

Actis on the emerging markets multiplier effect

It is possible to generate competitive returns in emerging markets alongside outsized impact, from social outcomes to the energy transition, say Shami Nissan at Actis and Sumit Barat at portfolio company BluPine Energy

8 min read · 01 November 2024

PEI Awards 2023: Americas winners

Blackstone picks up the award for large-cap firm of the year after reaching $1trn in AUM.

6 min read · 01 March 2024

Brazil's private equity market continues to grow

The country's improved fiscal stability, currency appreciation and growing alts appetite from pension funds make it an increasingly favourable destination for PE managers.

3 min read · 01 December 2023

Grupo Romero AM brings on Carlyle's LatAm team to launch buyout fund

The investment arm of Peruvian conglomerate Grupo Romero will look to back Hispanic businesses across the Americas.

3 min read · 08 November 2023

Patria bulks up private markets unit for LatAm LPs

With the acquisition of Abrdn’s Europe PE business, the Brazilian alts giant would have about $9bn of fee-earning AUM to be put to work in mid-market strategies.

3 min read · 17 October 2023

What a $100m investment from Ares means for LatAm’s Vinci Partners

Ares will provide the Brazilian investment firm with guidance on investment strategy, investor relations and business operations.

3 min read · 16 October 2023

Goodwater soaks up $1b-plus for consumer tech deals

Investors in the new funds include California Public Employees' Retirement System, New Mexico State Investment Council, Alaska Permanent Fund and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado

2 min read · 27 July 2023

Former SoftBank exec sees big opportunity in LatAm as others pull back

Bicycle Capital has raised $440mn for its debut fund, anchored by Mubadala Investment Company and Claure Group – the family office of Bicycle's founder, Marcelo Claure, former COO of Softbank Group.

3 min read · 15 June 2023

PEI Awards 2022: Americas

From CalPERS to KKR, find out who won what across North and Latin America

6 min read · 01 March 2023

EM Special: Q&A with General Atlantic's Luis Cervantes

In spite of its tough macro environment, Latin America has been one of General Atlantic’s best-performing regions, says the managing director and head of GA’s Mexico office.

3 min read · 09 January 2023

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