Overview of Private Equity in Brazil in 2011 Cate Ambrose President and Executive Director Latin American Venture Capital Association New York October 7, 2011
LAVCA Overview Mission To spur regional economic growth by advancing venture capital and private equity investment through programs of research, networking, investor education, the promotion of best investment practices, and the advocacy of sound public policy. Members LAVCA’s membership is comprised over 120 firms which control assets in excess of US$50 billion, directed at capitalizing and growing Latin American businesses. Some of the best known global and regional fund managers are members of LAVCA: LAVCA is supported by:
Research and Products LAVCABase The Latin American Investor Network, is the only comprehensive online database of Latin America private equity and venture capital fund managers. LAVCA Industry Data and Midyear Reports Cited in multiple publications including, WSJ.com, NYTimes.com, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Reuters, Private Equity International, and peHUB Wire. LAVCA Scorecard Produced in collaboration with the EIU the LAVCA Scorecard ranks 12 countries based on 13 indicators. The Latin America PE VC Report The Latin America PE VC Report is the official newsletter of the Latin American Venture Capital Association.
© 2011 LAVCA Industry Data Fundraising in Latin America Note: figures are based on VE-LA reports figures are based on LAVCA industry surveys. Fundraising Amounts for Latin America
© 2011 LAVCA Industry Data Trends in Brazil Fundraising, Investments and Exits ( )
LAVCA Scorecard Countries are ranked based on the following indicators Laws on VC/PE fund formation and operation Tax treatment of VC/PE funds and investments Protection of minority shareholder rights Restrictions on local institutional investors Protection of intellectual property rights Bankruptcy regulation Capital market development and feasibility of local exits Registration/reserve requirements on inward investments Corporate governance requirements Strength of the judicial system Perceived corruption Use of international accounting standards Entrepreneurship
LAVCA Scorecard – 2011 Ranking Overall score – where 100=best environment
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