About LAVCA
LAVCA is the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America, a non-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting the growth of private capital in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Our Mission
The mission of LAVCA is to spur regional economic growth by advancing private capital investment. This is accomplished through research, networking, education programs, promoting best investment practices and advocating for sound public policy. LAVCA was founded in 2002 with support from the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF) of the Inter-American Development Bank.
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Nicolás Szekasy
LAVCA Chair, Co-Founder and Managing PartnerKaszek Ventures -
Cate Ambrose
Group CEO, GPCA and Board Member, LAVCA -
Bruno Zaremba
Private Equity Chairman and Head of Investor RelationsVinci Partners -
Johanna Posada
Founder and Managing PartnerElevar Equity -
Mario Malta
Managing Director, Advent International -
Nicolas Escallon
PartnerActis -
Tania Chocolat
Managing Director, Global Leadership Team and Head of São Paulo Office, Head of Direct Equity Investments, Latin AmericaCPP Investments -
Dirk Donath
Managing Partner, Latin AmericaL Catterton -
Jose Sosa del Valle
PartnerLexington Partners -
Carlos (CK) Kokron
Vice President and Managing DirectorQualcomm Ventures -
Dieter Hauser
CEOFarellones Capital -
Alejandro D. Fiuza
Board Counsel, PartnerPAG
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Cate Ambrose
Group CEO, GPCA and Board Member, LAVCA -
Emanuel Hernandez
Director, Research -
Carlos Ramos de la Vega
Director, Venture Capital -
Marcelo A. Pizzato Dantas
Director, Member Relations & Strategy -
Tanya Menezes
Analyst, Research -
Sahian Jimenez
Associate, Events -
Keydy Espinoza
Manager, Membership -
Natalie Martinez
Brand Manager, Marketing & Communications -
Tasin Islam
Content Manager, Marketing & Communications -
Senna Bayasgalan
Managing Director, Marketing & Communications -
Belgica De Los Santos
Managing Director, Finance & Operations -
Emily Colucci
Director, Events
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Cate Ambrose
Group CEO, GPCA and Board Member, LAVCA -
Susana Garcia-Robles
Senior Advisor, LAVCAManaging Partner, Capria Ventures -
Caitlin Mitchell
Advisor, LAVCADirector, Riverwood Capital -
Fabiana Andrade
Managing DirectorChamplain Advisors -
Ksenija Jovanovic
Advisor, LAVCADirector, Alternatives, Aflac Global Investments -
Juan Savino
Advisor, LAVCAInvestor Relations, Latin America Lexington Partners
Board Emeriti
LAVCA would like to thank past members of the board for their generous support and ongoing contributions to the organization.
Susana Garcia-Robles
Senior Advisor, LAVCA
Managing Partner, Capria Ventures
Carlos Garcia
Managing Partner & Chairman
Victoria Capital Partners
Alfredo Castellanos
Managing Partner
Glisco Partners
Maria Kozloski
Chief Investment Officer of PE
IFC
Scott Voss
Managing Director
HarbourVest Partners
Francisco Alvarez-Demalde
Founder & Managing Partner
Riverwood Capital
Hernan Kazah
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Kaszek Ventures
Martín E. Díaz Plata
Managing Partner
Capital Group Private Markets
Patrice Etlin
Managing Partner
Advent International
Alvaro Gonçalves
Partner & CEO
Stratus Group
Susan Segal
President & CEO
AS/COA
In the News
LAVCA’s research and thought leadership in private capital trends featured in the media. For media inquiries, please email [email protected]. To share industry news, please email [email protected].
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Startups: estos son los inversionistas cada vez más relevantes del ecosistema peruano
19 August 2024
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Financing watch: Startups, July funding figures and more
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Startups: estos son los inversionistas cada vez más relevantes del ecosistema peruano
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Bia, startup de energía que ya es rentable, recauda US$16,5 millones para hacerse grande
9 October 2023
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Startups funding extending beyond traditional LatAm tech hubs
11 September 2023
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Startups se enfocaron en venture capital, pero se olvidaron de esta fuente millonaria
22 May 2023
Press Releases
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LAVCA Announces 2024 10th Annual Deal Awards
22 May 2024
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LAVCA Appoints Three New Board Directors
13 November 2023
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LAVCA Announces Ninth Annual ESG Deal Awards
1 June 2023
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LAVCA Welcomes New Executive Leadership
13 April 2022
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LAVCA Announces Eighth Annual ESG Deal Award Winners
9 March 2022
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LAVCA Announces 2021 Latin American Private Capital ESG Deal Awards
2 June 2021
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