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In a very tough fundraising market, Peruvian Veef has demonstrated a successful formula for raising money in Peru 🇵🇪. Here are some of its keys 🔑 to success 🌟: **Complementary founding team** 👩🏻‍💻👩🏻‍💻 Founders Karina Zegarra and Linda Obregon successfully team up to balance the day-to-day demands of production, marketing, and capital raising. They combine relevant know-how, persistence, and global thinking. Karina is a stand-out graduate of Universidad Tecnológica del Perú and surely a role model for its current students. **Bootstrap to product-market-fit** 🥾 Peruvian Veef developed a product, achieved initial sales and is now on the shelves at modern retail chains in Peru. This demonstrated execution ability and low-cost mindset, gave confidence to the investors that have decided to back them. **Leverage government funds** 💰 ProInnóvate is a great source of grant money for startups to get operating and marketing costs. These funds can help startups get on the radar of accelerator programs, angel investors, and venture capital funds. **Find sector-specific global investors** 🎯🌎 While capital may be scarce from industry-agnostic investors in Latin America, many global investors have very specific theses that may apply to your startup. In the case of Peruvian Veef, the team did a fantastic job of finding and securing capital from, Ahimsa Foundation and Sustainable Food Ventures - two investors that will certainly add value to the startup. With the lack of available capital in Peru, Karina and Linda have given a viable fundraising path that other founders can follow 🚀🌔

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🚀 New investment Alert! 🌟 We’re over the moon to announce our latest adventure – investing in the phenomenal Moonflow! 🌕💫 These game-changers are shaking up the receivables management scene and taking it to stellar heights. 💼✨ A huge thank you to the visionary Facundo Turconi and his rockstar team for letting us jump on this rocket ship. Your drive and innovation are out of this world! 🌍🌌 Shoutout to Elena de Lara Diaz, who first discovered this gem in LATAM. 🌟 Moonflow just closed a Seed round of USD 1.74 Million, bringing their total funding to $2.5 million in just 6 months! 🌟 We were thrilled to lead this round alongside with great co-investors in the region such us Salkantay Ventures, Amador and Morro Ventures. This new round will fuel product development and enhance their groundbreaking platform, aiming to reach 1,000 corporate customers across 22 countries! 🌍✨ Let´s revolutionize receivables management globally. 🚀🔥 Buckle up, the future is here, and it’s powered by Moonflow! 🚀💫 #InvestingInTheFuture #Moonflow #TheVentureCity #Innovation #Gratitude #GlobalImpact #NextBigThing

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🌍 Maximizing Investments in Mexican Equity Markets: Expert Due Diligence from a Leading Law Firm 🌍 As the Mexican market garners increased interest from Canadian and USA investors seeking opportunities in Mexican companies, the role of a Head of Equities from an independent Equity Management and Advising firm becomes increasingly pivotal. This professional relies on the due diligence expertise provided by a robust law firm, ensuring that their clients receive comprehensive legal support and strategic guidance throughout their investment journey. Top 5   benefits of a team of experts conducting correct due diligence: 💼 Risk Mitigation: Identifying and assessing potential risks associated with investments, contracts, or transactions is crucial to mitigating risks and avoiding costly mistakes. 💼 Informed Decision Making: Thorough due diligence provides comprehensive information and insights on the targeted operations, enabling informed decision-making at the corporate level. 💼 Legal Compliance: Ensuring compliance with Mexican legal requirements, regulations, and industry standards helps prevent legal issues and regulatory penalties. 💼 Financial Transparency: Evaluating business records and statements ensures transparency, accuracy, and reliability in financial dealings. 💼 Value Enhancement: Proper due diligence can uncover opportunities for value enhancement, to be implemented prior, during or after an acquisition, such as identifying cost-saving measures or strategic improvements. From structured optimal estate planning to high-value M&A transactions, one of the key advantages of partnering with a reputable law firm is access to thorough due diligence services. A Head of Equities and investors can rely on the law firm's expertise in conducting in-depth assessments of Mexican companies. Our evaluations and due diligence reports provide investors with a comprehensive understanding of the investment landscape, timely advice, recommendations on legal complexities, and facilitate smooth transaction implementations, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the investment venture. Reach out to us at RHT Legal Consulting for a free consultation on the scope of our services for a Due Diligence project of your own! #Mexico #ForeignInvestments #BusinessLaw #BusinessGrowth #LegalAdvisory #Mexicanlaw #Inversiones #Duediligence #Softlanding #Industrialmarket #Corporatelaw

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Interesting.... Tech companies with linguistic ties to LatAm + Caribbean are the most likely to be looking at expansion there. #inwardinvestment #fdi #latam #caribbean #startups #fundraising #founders #venturecapital #investors #vc #vcfunding #technology #startup

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Great article published by Global AgInvesting about the first round of acquisitions of FARM Capital and the opportunity of the #agri-food #export market in #Mexico. Thank you Lynda Kiernan-Stone for the monitoring and transmission to the ecosystem of this new class of investment alternatives in Mexico. #aginvesting #gainews #privatemarkets #realestatefund #REIT #AgREIT #agricultural #foodsecurity #agrifoodchains #USDA #agribusiness #realestate #agronegocios #agroalimentario #agricola #invernaderos #tomate #pimiento #higo #limon #exportación #agroexportación #PPP #ESG #impactfund #impacto #aginvestment #RealEstate #bienesraices #pepino #hortalizas #agricultura #agriculturasostenible #ODS #ONU #foodsecurity #dobleimpacto #agribusiness #mexico #nearshoring #reshoring #cadenadevalor #inversión #impactinvestment #realestateindustrial #alternativos #REIT #Amexcap #Renta #SaleLeaseback #RealEstateFund #exportadores #divisa #alimentos #accionclimatica #climateaction #rural #agtech #aginvest #familyoffices #inmobiliario #logistica #logistic #empaque #aguacate #fig #avocado #bellpepper #SDG #UNSDG #Sustainable https://lnkd.in/evgkVaBF

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Soy LuzIA 💰Funding: $19Million ⚡Round: Fresh Funding 👥Investors: monashees, Khosla Ventures, ENDEAVOR CATALYST INC, former basketball player Pau Gasol Luzia is an artificial intelligence chatbot that was founded in 2023 and is supervised by Carlos Pérez, Javier Andrés, and Álvaro Martínez Higes. It can comprehend and react to basic text or voice commands. It has received money in three rounds during the last year. The firm employs 20 people, has 40 million users globally, and in only three months, its new app was downloaded 5.5 million times. It wants to be the go-to phone helper for everyone. Alvaro Martinez Higes, Javier Andres Marin Read more - https://lnkd.in/g9tUfC5F To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #Luzia #artificialintelligence #globally #chatbot #funding #fundingnews #news #startup #startupnews #news #startuprise

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📢 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 Horizon Partners’ 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 & 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 2024 📄 With two decades of expertise, Horizon Partners focuses on the Latin American energy sector through three business verticals: - 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: offering independent financial and strategic advice in M&A capital raising and restructurings. - 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲: specializing in club deals and co-investments. - 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: managing an investment fund with a track record of shareholder activism. 🌐 Horizon Partners owes its a leadership as one of the 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞. Their extensive relationship network includes long-term relationships with banks, private equity firms, and strategic investors globally. Their high standards are guaranteed through the direct involvement of their senior partners in all aspects of a deal. Their outstanding industry expertise and hands on approach allows them to handle 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬—𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭. 📈 Horizon Partners's role as a Bronze Sponsor highlights 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲. 🔗 Learn more about Horizon Partners' outsized contribution to the Latin American energy sector by confirming your participation in the Argentina Energy Week Summit & Exhibition 2024. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 👇

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The #tequila business is becoming a major player in the #investment portfolios of many Hollywood and sports celebrities. According to Bloomberg, many stars are investing in #tequila with Michael Jordan's #Cincoro being one of the most popular, but he have other big names like #Tesla, #GeorgeClooney and #MarkWhalberg. #Mexico #Spirit #Diageo https://lnkd.in/eeDGcB38 #spirits #investing #celebrities

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#WhyWeInvested : Food value chains present a compelling playing field for impact investing aimed at transformative systems change, blending the realms of environmental stewardship, social justice, and economic progress. I'm thrilled to announce IMPAQTO Capital's recent investment in CUSI World  a standout food systems B Corp startup based in #Ecuador. Its rare to see businesses designed to benefit the entire value chain: from Taramak, the Amazonian women yuca coop planting the seeds, to children with allergies and intolerances enjoying healthy nutrition options in Latin America and beyond. María Fernanda and Jose Luis are a testament to abundance minded entrepreneurs: where so many fall into the trap of narrow focus on the challenges and risks, they see opportunities to improve lives from seed to table through nutrition. 🌱 Investing in sustainable supply chains isn't just about business—it's about transforming communities and safeguarding our planet. By directing impact investment towards verticals such as quinoa, yucca, green plantain, and cocoa, companies have a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change on a global scale. The Andean and Amazon regions feed the world. When businesses partner with organic farmers in these sectors, they not only support regenerative practices but also empower local communities with fair wages and access to markets. This approach fosters environmental sustainability by preserving biodiversity and protecting natural ecosystems. The success of Cusi doesn't happen in isolation: Let's harness the power of the impact community to catalyze their growth, help them reach new heights, and continue to cultivate a more sustainable and equitable future. Tagging here, friends, colleagues and networks that might help the name of Cusi reach rooms full of opportunities: Natalie Vergara Giron Carla Barboto César Buenadicha Maggie Crespo Belen Paez Goldie, Anastasia, Paola Bobadilla, Matt Nigrelli, CAIA Michelle Alvear Jonah Wittkamper María Carolina Suarez Visbal Brandon Welch Aaron Desatnik Wes Selke Michael Shaw, Rex Raimond Corinne Lebrun . None of this would be possible without the leadership of Justin and Josue C. - go IMPAQTO Capital team! Together, we can create positive ripples that extend far beyond our boardrooms and farms, leaving a lasting legacy of impact. #FoodasMedicine #ImpactInvestment #Ecuador

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Please check out BIVA's recent podcast below where Orlando Ferreira, our CFO, talks about IDB Invest's new business model. #IDBInvest #IDBITreasury #CapitalMarkets #LocalCurrency #SustainableFinance #LatinAmerica #Caribbean

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Mexico's economic growth and expanding private markets have driven new investment opportunities. With CKDs and CERPIs, fund managers can diversify fundraising and generate risk-adjusted returns. Download our latest Factsheet to learn about recent trends, the uptick in CKDs commitments, the evolving nature of CERPIs, and their role in a changing macroeconomic landscape. https://okt.to/Lu75bo #investmentvehicles #privatecapital #porfoliodiversification #alternativeinvestment

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LatAm Seed Stage Valuations Are Finally Coming Down – This is Good for Founders and VCs When the market correction started in early 2022 the first companies to see steep valuation declines were public equities, pre-IPO, and late-stage growth businesses. Over the following 18 months, valuation declines trickled down the alphabet until they seemed to hit a wall shielding pre-seed and seed companies whose valuations remained at 2021 levels. This is beginning to change. One of the main reasons for this change is that founders starting a business today are watching their peers who raised in 2021 struggle to sustain their valuations. Many 2021 businesses have resorted to internal bridge rounds, others are doing flat or down rounds, some have decreased burn significantly hoping to grow into their previous round’s high valuation, and yet others have had to fold. None of these scenarios is ideal. They tend to add a lot of stress to founders’ lives and in most cases lead to increased dilution. The business suffers as a consequence. Founders raising their Seed round today are noticing this trend and are adjusting valuations accordingly. This is the smart thing to do for a simple reason: Raising a Series A in 2024 is very different from 2021 In 2024 investors scrutinize traction at the A-round. They meticulously review KPIs, want to understand a path to profitability, double click on cash burn, and then look at what public market comps are trading at. None of that happened in 2021 where a strong team and a compelling vision for the business were enough. What does all this mean for 2024 Seed companies? The implication of raising at a very high valuation in 2024 is that you need to be very confident that you will be able to get enough traction in 24 months to defend a 2x or preferably 3x valuation increase from the previous round. This is easier to do if you start at $7m post vs. $20m post. Conservations between VCs and founders about valuation should focus on having an honest discussion about what needs to happen to raise the next round of financing and what traction and signs of product-market fit one needs to see to go out and raise successfully. Founders and VCs are finally taking note of these new market circumstances and both are better off for it. Disclaimer: There are always exceptions to the above. Some businesses truly require more capital at the early stages of the business in which case a higher valuation is warranted.

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CDI Global M&A global is pleased to announce an important Sell-mandate deal closed in Uruguay.  CDI Global Uruguay agreed on a sell mandate with the Uruguayan company Breeders and Packers Uruguay (BPU) 7 months ago, main Beef Slaughterhouse in Uruguay. The team has been working with Chris OConnor and Pieter Van Beeck of CDI Global M&A (Australia & New Zealand) in order to find the best candidate for this successful business.   We are happy to inform you that today the SPA was signed between BPU Uruguay and NH Foods Australia (with Head Office in Japan) with a Purchase Price agreement of USD 135 Million, being one of the most important transaction in the Country. This transaction shows the strength of the CDI Global M&A Global network, where the transaction involved a global search and deal negotiations between entities located in Uruguay, Japan and Australia. #mergersandacquisitions #sellside #crossborderfinance #globalfinance #foodbusiness https://bpumeat.uy/

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Venture Capital Mx: Taxo It was a pleasure speaking with Constanza Martínez as she shared David Paredes Gortaire's inspiration for Taxo, discussed some challenges of expanding across countries in Latin America, and provided a glimpse into Taxo's product roadmap. What is Taxo? Everyone knows taxes can be tedious, challenging, and frankly anything but enjoyable especially for taxpayers in Mexico. Enter Taxo, revolutionizing the tax experience by making it easier to understand and manage. Taxo's platform automates individual tax processes, empowering accountants to boost their efficiency and expand their client base. To date, Taxo has more than 11,000 taxpayers and 900 accountants using Taxo’s platform in Mexico processing over 100,000 tax declarations. Read more about Taxo's step by step process below! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/demixdH5 #startups #venturecapital #LATAM

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Last week we were invited by Pedro Rivera with Michael Terpin to present WineChain at the notably famous Crypto Mondays in front of 40 #investors. It was my first time in Puerto Rico where a global trend has attracted a community of more than 1000 crypto experts of all sorts. It was incredible to hang with such a smart crowd, we had very interesting questions about the business and even a few wine savvy people amongst the crypto participants! One of the things I love about creating startups and pitching ideas is explaining to one particular group of experts familiar in the space how we connect and create value with another complete opposite space they usually have no clue about how it works. In our case that basically means explaining fine wine to #crypto bros and explaining blockchain to vinos. The biggest reward we get in those moments is when people make sense of what you’re doing and get really excited about it, want to know more, ask smart questions etc… What definitely made my day was that one attendee said that Winechain was the type of projects the too abstract blockchain world needed in the sense it was applying technology to solve real supply chain problems with real (#ecommerce) assets. A very fruitful trip, thanks to all the great people I met there.

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#Nearshoring transformation is one of the main discussion topics in Asociación de Bancos de México ABM, A. C. , 2024 annual meeting. Acapulco, April 2024 ==> The “Road Ahead”, the “How to” (go-beyond common trade solutions, and develop more-sophisticated alternatives)”, the “Must have capabilities” and “Culture and mgmt systems supporting continuous innovation". Building a #platform for Nearshoring Business Models reinvention and Supply Chains reestructuring among Mexico-USA-Canada (#Composable #Nearshoring). Como los bancos en Mexico y los consumidores en México, EUA y Canada pueden capitalizar el fenómeno de #Nearshoring? Scale (Size), Scope (Activities) and Diversification Strategies (New areas/ #ecosystem), #GenAI driven. SEE CHART. Nearshoring, or #relocation, has position Mexico as a key player in the “China + 1” supply chain diversification major strategy by USA and Canada. #Nearshoring has become the core strategy for Mexican Tier 1, Tier 2 and Global Banks established in Mexico; It has contributed, in part, to $29 billion of FDI in Mexico in the first half of 2023 -a 41% increase from 2022. Morgan Stanley predicts that Nearshoring can take Mexican manufacturing exports from $455 to $609 billion in the next five years. Mexico is already US number 1 export partner to USA. See CHART and HSBC CEO interview:”Somos el banco del Nearshoring”. By Jorge Arce. #HSBC México CEO https://lnkd.in/gDv7b7HN Building integrated #supplychains implies three things: 1-. defining your #strategicvision, 2-. having the #technicalexpertise to harness emerging technologies and agile methodologies (adapt to changes), and 3-. unlocking value with #GenAI. Are you ready? “#Nearshoring #Ecosystem Landscape: North America huge growth opportunity”. 1-. Nearshoring Strategic Vision-. Scalable Platform Technologies to instantly adapt to emerging business requirements and customer needs in order to navigate the AI landscape successfully. 2-. Nearshoring required #TechnicalExpertise to have scalable #platform technologies to instantly adapt to emerging business requirements and customer needs. - Develop and maintain cutting edge Next Generation Digital Software Solutions to enhance the #Nearshoring platform (product), agile methods. - Drive platform/ product strategy and roadmap execution to meet user needs and business objectives - Collaborate with partners (Real Estate Developers, #ESG Regulatory authorities). 3-. Nearshoring opportunities to unlock value with #GenAI (#Cloud, #DigitalTwin). #AI and #GenerativeAI investments remain a pocket of strength, as #data democratization solves old key pain points in Mexican Industry Verticals, at two levels: #Data Insights and #Innovation; and #Digital IT Operations: Efficiencies and automation. #Corporatebanking #RetailBanking 4-. adjustment to organizational mgmt and reward systems; talent attraction, retention, and skills development; foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. ————————— #whereiswally

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