Founded in 1832, Scotiabank is a global financial services leader offering personal and business banking, brokerage, insurance, private wealth management, and commercial, corporate, and institutional services. With over 86,000 employees serving more than 21 million customers in over 55 countries, the bank is committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities thrive by delivering practical advice and relevant solutions.

A global banking and financial services group, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of products and services to retail customers, associations, businesses, corporations, institutional investors, and financial institutions. It operates through two main divisions: Retail Banking & Services and Corporate & Institutional Banking.

Wayra UK is the corporate venture arm and accelerator of Wayra, the global open-innovation program of Telefónica. It runs accelerator programs for early-stage technology startups across industries including health care, information technology, cybersecurity, smart transport and smart city, and 5G, providing investment and acceleration support. The unit connects startups with Telefónica’s networks and partners to enable collaboration and scale opportunities, aiming to generate joint business opportunities between innovators and Telefónica. As part of a worldwide network spanning multiple countries, Wayra UK positions itself as a bridge between entrepreneurs and corporate-scale opportunity, facilitating access to capital, mentorship, and business development.

Magma Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that supports Latin American entrepreneurs seeking to launch and scale in the US market, with a focus on fintech, insurtech, blockchain, marketplaces and software-as-a-service. The firm is headquartered in Santiago, Chile, and maintains offices in California, Colombia, Mexico and China. Since its founding in 2014, it has backed a broad set of startups across Chile, the US and other Latin American markets, and operates the Sino-Latin American accelerator to facilitate cross-border ventures.

Founded in 2015, UTEC Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Lima, Peru. It specializes in early-stage investments, typically taking a 5% stake in companies with an enterprise value between $0.5 million and $1 million. The firm focuses on North America and invests across various sectors, including interactive home entertainment, application software, and marketing retail.

The Board is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and located in Miraflores, Peru. The firm focuses on investing in scalable businesses that have a global perspective and demonstrate existing commercial development. Through its investment strategy, The Board aims to support companies with potential for growth and expansion in the international market.

BMO Capital Markets is a full-service financial services firm based in Toronto and part of BMO Financial Group. It provides investment banking and corporate banking services to corporate, institutional, and government clients, including equity and debt underwriting, corporate lending and project financing, mergers and acquisitions advisory, securitization, treasury and risk management, debt and equity research, and institutional sales and trading. The firm serves clients across sectors such as aerospace, food, chemicals, mining, healthcare, energy and power, and media and entertainment, delivering a broad range of products and services to support capital raising, financing, and advisory needs.

Elevar Equity is a private equity and venture capital firm that provides early-stage and growth capital to high-potential, impact-focused companies. It concentrates on businesses that serve low-income customers in emerging markets, including financial services, education, healthcare, housing, agriculture, and MSMEs, with a particular emphasis on scalable, affordable distribution models for the base of the pyramid. The firm supports a range of sectors, notably fintech, education and employability, market linkages, and housing, aiming to deliver both meaningful social impact and financial returns. Elevar typically takes minority or majority stakes and pursues long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, it operates additional offices in San Francisco, Bangalore, Ebene, Bogota, and Mexico City, reflecting a multi-regional footprint across India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Its investment approach centers on human-centered solutions that connect underserved customers to essential products and services, with a focus on sustainable growth and measurable impact.

Founded in Miami, Florida in 2004, Inca Investments is an institutional investment advisor specializing in equity strategies for Latin American markets. The firm manages assets on behalf of its clients using a disciplined fundamental approach.

Bank of Montreal is a diversified financial services organization founded in 1817 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada. It offers a wide array of personal banking products, including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and mortgages, alongside commercial banking solutions such as business loans, cash management, and foreign exchange services. The company also provides investment and wealth advisory services, including digital investing and asset management for institutional and retail clients. Additionally, Bank of Montreal offers insurance products, debt and equity capital-raising services, and strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions. With a presence of approximately 1,400 branches and 4,800 automated banking machines throughout Canada and the United States, it serves clients through various brands, including BMO Bank of Montreal and Harris, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to managing financial affairs. The company employs around 36,000 individuals and is committed to delivering a broad range of financial solutions through a single point of contact.

Dalus Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2015, headquartered in Monterrey with an additional office in Mexico City. It specializes in early venture and growth stage investments, focusing on technology-driven companies addressing significant problems in Latin America. The firm invests across four themes: Inclusion, Climate Innovation, Business Productivity & Digital Consumers.

Rio Silver Inc. is a Canadian resource company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious and base metal deposits across the Americas. The company's primary projects include the Niñobamba property in Peru, where extensive surface trenching has been conducted to identify significant silver and gold mineralization. An important strategic acquisition of an adjoining 2,200 hectares from Newmont/Southern Peru Copper enhances the potential for extending the existing mineralization. Additionally, Rio Silver's portfolio encompasses other projects such as Palta Dorado and Gerow Lake, with operations primarily based in Peru and Canada. The company continues to pursue its mandate to evaluate and develop mineral properties in these regions.

Founded in France in 1864, Societe Generale is a global financial services company with a significant presence in the UK since 1871. It offers a wide range of services including corporate and investment banking, private banking, asset management, prime brokerage, clearing services, and vehicle financing. With around 4,300 employees across the UK, Societe Generale is committed to its community through various corporate social responsibility initiatives.

AVP Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Isidro, Peru, founded in 2014. It focuses on seed-stage technology startups in Latin America, partnering with founders to develop practical solutions to regional problems.

Canaccord Genuity, established in 1950 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is an independent investment bank offering comprehensive financial services. The company provides a full suite of services, including market research, equity sales and trading, analysis, and financing, catering to a diverse range of industries such as blockchain, cannabis, gaming, and technology. Canaccord Genuity also offers wealth management services through its subsidiary, Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, which provides tailored solutions to individual investors, private clients, charities, and intermediaries across Canada, Australia, the UK, and Europe. The company operates as a division of Canaccord Genuity Group and advises clients on debt, restructuring, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and financing transactions.

ACON Investments is a Washington, DC-based private equity firm founded in 1996 that targets investments in mature and middle-market companies through buyouts, industry consolidation, and turnarounds. It avoids real estate and conventional infrastructure assets and seeks opportunities in the United States and Latin America, with a focus on Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. The firm typically deploys equity in the 20 to 150 million range, seeks board seats, and aims to hold investments for about five years. It invests across the capital structure, including controlling and significant minority equity as well as quasi-equity instruments, across sectors such as energy and energy-related services, consumer goods and services, healthcare, financial services, media and entertainment, software and services, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications. ACON maintains offices in Washington, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Madrid, and Bogota, and manages private equity funds and dedicated investment partnerships.

Winnipeg Capital is a financial services firm based in Lima, Peru, established in 2017. The firm specializes in connecting high-potential companies and startups with growth opportunities through tailored financial services, strategic advisory, and investment. It operates four primary business units: Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Capital Markets, and Multi-Family Office. The Asset Management division oversees various investment vehicles, including private funds with diverse themes and risk profiles. Winnipeg Capital focuses on supporting Latin American entrepreneurs, particularly in sectors such as EdTech, AgTech, and SaaS, with the goal of addressing fundamental challenges faced by underserved populations in the region. The firm is guided by a multidisciplinary management team dedicated to fostering growth and development in the local startup ecosystem.

Founded in 2005, Altra Investments is a private equity firm specializing in buyout investments across diverse sectors in the Andean region. It focuses on mid-cap companies with revenues between $15 million and $100 million, typically investing between $20 million and $50 million. The firm seeks majority or significant minority stakes, aiming to exit within five to eight years.

Banco de Crédito del Perú S.A., established in 1889 and headquartered in Lima, offers a wide range of banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, and corporate clients throughout Peru. Its offerings include savings and current accounts, term deposits, various types of loans such as personal, mortgage, and vehicle loans, as well as working capital credit. The bank also provides insurance products, debit and credit cards, mutual funds, and services related to collection and payment, business financing, and foreign trade. As of December 31, 2019, Banco de Crédito del Perú operated 404 branches and agencies in Peru and maintained a presence with two international branches. It functions as a subsidiary of Grupo Credito SA.

American Lithium Corp. is an exploration-stage company focused on the identification, acquisition, exploration, and development of lithium and vanadium resources in the United States and Peru. The company primarily concentrates on its Tonopah Claystone Claims Property in Nevada, which encompasses approximately 4,000 acres. In addition, American Lithium holds options to acquire extensive lithium brine claims in Nevada, totaling 20,790 acres, which includes significant areas in Fish Lake Valley and the San Emidio Project in Washoe County. Previously known as Menika Mining Ltd., the company rebranded to American Lithium Corp. in April 2016 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Fledge is a venture capital and accelerator firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Lima, Peru, and Barcelona, Spain. The firm specializes in supporting mission-driven for-profit startups that address significant global challenges such as poverty, hunger, sustainability, and inequality through innovative business models. Fledge operates a network of business accelerators worldwide, each tailored to the specific needs of local entrepreneurs and the unique problems they aim to solve. Through its ten-week program, Fledge provides seed-stage companies with investment ranging from $15,000 to $20,000 for a six percent equity stake. The firm is committed to fostering impactful startups, offering various programs including those focused on cooperative businesses and opportunities for companies looking to relocate to Canada.

Founded in San José, Costa Rica in 2012, Carao Ventures is a pioneering venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in Central America and other small- to medium-sized countries in Latin America. It invests in promising startups across various industries such as software, biotech, healthtech, fintech, AI, and construction tech. Carao's distinctive model combines best practices from VC firms, venture-building, and startup accelerators, offering a unique value proposition for both startups and investors interested in frontier markets.

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura is a Peruvian precious metals producer with experience in exploration, development, construction and operation of mining projects, aimed at discovering deposits and delivering metals to market.

Winshear Gold is a Canadian junior exploration company focused on advancing its SMP Gold Project in Tanzania towards production. The project, covering 238 km², is adjacent to the New Luika Gold Mine and has an indicated mineral resource of over 1 million ounces of gold.

Linzor Capital Partners is a Latin America focused private equity firm that targets mid-sized companies across sectors such as technology, IT, healthcare, B2B services, media, retail, industrials, fintech, and related areas. The firm pursues growth through strategic initiatives and operational improvements, often seeking to acquire controlling stakes and to exit via strategic sales, IPOs, or recapitalizations. It focuses on Latin America excluding Brazil, with activity in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Argentina, and has historically invested in companies with enterprise values roughly $100 million to $400 million and EBITDA of $10 million to $100 million, typically placing investments in the $20–$90 million range. Established in 2006 and based in Santiago, Chile, Linzor operates with additional offices in the region to support mid-market opportunities and co-investments with limited partners when appropriate.

Kushki is a digital payment platform focused on Latin America, designed to streamline the payments landscape across the region. Founded in 2016 by Aron Schwarzkopf and Sebastian Castro, the company provides an integrated payments solution that caters to e-commerce, mobile commerce, and physical retail. Kushki’s API standardizes various payment methods, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and cash networks, facilitating seamless transactions across over 300,000 physical points of payment. Its platform features capabilities such as a payment box, recurring payments, smart links, and tokenization, enabling real-time multi-channel payment processing. With operations in countries including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the USA, and Canada, Kushki aims to enhance operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and offer businesses comprehensive control and transparency over their payment systems.

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, Unpopular Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies. Since its inception, it has invested $75 million across approximately 500 startups, supporting innovative ventures such as Zepto, Jeeves, and Yassir.

Credicorp is a Bermuda-based financial services holding company with four segments: Banking, Insurance, Pension Funds, and Investment Banking. It provides retail and corporate banking, including deposits and loans, and offers a wide range of insurance products across property, life, and health lines, along with private pension fund management. In investment banking and wealth management, it provides brokerage, asset management, advisory services, securitization, and primary and secondary market activities. The group also engages in microfinance and mutual fund management. Credicorp operates through subsidiaries such as Banco Credito del Peru, Prima AFP, Pacifico Seguros, and related asset management and investment firms, with activities in Peru and other Latin American markets. The company serves individuals and institutions by delivering a diversified platform that combines banking, risk management, and financial services across its regional footprint.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is a Japanese multinational banking and financial services company that provides a comprehensive array of financial services primarily focused on banking. Its operations encompass leasing, securities, credit card services, investment, mortgage securitization, venture capital, and various credit-related businesses. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, the bank has established a significant presence in the financial sector, being recognized as the second largest bank in Japan by assets as of 2009. Through its diverse offerings, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation serves a wide range of clients, contributing to its strong standing in the banking industry.

redBus is an international online platform facilitating bus ticket bookings via its website and mobile app. It operates as a subsidiary of MakeMyTrip Limited, serving customers in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Colombia, Peru, and expanding into other regions. The company offers comprehensive services including seat selection, pick-up/drop-off choices, live alerts, and competitive pricing, while also providing inventory management solutions for partnered bus operators.

Founded in 2005, DILA Capital is a venture capital firm based in Mexico City. It fosters the growth of Mexican entrepreneurs and start-ups by offering equity investments, debt financing, and strategic guidance. The firm focuses on software, commercial services, consumer non-durables sectors, and has a strong network within the Mexican market.

Wheaton Precious Metals is the world's largest precious metal streaming company. It operates by securing agreements with mining companies to purchase silver and/or gold at a low fixed cost in exchange for an upfront payment. With operations across politically stable regions, Wheaton has created a business model that offers shareholders leverage to increases in precious metal prices, additional growth through new streams, dividend yields, and participation in exploration success. This model reduces capital and operating costs risks typically associated with traditional mining companies.

Victoria Capital Partners, established in 2006, is a private equity firm headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with additional offices in Brazil, the United States, and Colombia. The firm specializes in buyout, middle market, and growth equity investments in South American companies, primarily based in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Chile. Victoria Capital Partners targets control, joint-control, and significant minority positions, actively engaging in board participation. It typically invests between $40 million and $100 million per transaction, focusing on companies with a regional focus.

Founded in 1864, Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution headquartered in Toronto. It offers a wide range of services including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, investor services, capital markets, and venture capital through its subsidiaries like RBC Ventures and RBCx.

Established in 2018, Krealo serves as the open innovation arm of Credicorp Capital, focusing on building, investing in, and managing fintech startups primarily operating within the Andean Region and Mexico.

Cuponatic is a prominent e-commerce platform founded in 2010, specializing in daily deals across Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. As the second largest player in the daily deal market in these regions, it has established a substantial presence with over 130,000 daily visits and more than 2,000 transactions. The company boasts a diverse merchant base of over 12,500 businesses, offering more than 80,000 deals annually. Cuponatic has cultivated an active customer base of 342,000 individuals across four emerging markets and has demonstrated consistent profitability since 2013, with significant revenue growth. The firm employs a skilled in-house IT team that leverages a proprietary technology platform, allowing for rapid innovation and flexibility. Cuponatic's business model focuses on an omnichannel strategy that includes inventory expansion and offline pick-up centers. The company is well-positioned in a favorable market characterized by a growing middle class and increasing internet accessibility, particularly through mobile devices.

SK Innovation Co., Ltd. is a global energy and chemical company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1962, it operates through four main segments: Petroleum, Petrochemicals, Lubricants, and Others. The company is involved in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas, with operations in countries such as the United States, Peru, Vietnam, and China. SK Innovation refines petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel, which it supplies to distributors, gas stations, and consumers. Additionally, the company produces a wide range of petrochemical products, such as olefins, synthetic resins, and lubricants, as well as high-capacity lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Beyond its core operations, SK Innovation also provides various services, including insurance and business consulting, and operates a professional football club. With a commitment to innovation, the company has expanded its footprint in both traditional and future energy sectors.

Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation is a Helsinki-based development-oriented investment firm established in 1980. It pursues direct and fund-of-fund investments in small and mid-sized enterprises in developing countries with Finnish links, aiming to deliver environmental and social impact. The firm focuses on sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable forestry and agriculture, financial institutions, digital infrastructure, manufacturing, health services, and related services, and it supports ventures that use Finnish technology. Typical commitments range from 1 to 10 million euros, with minority positions up to 30 percent and options for mezzanine financing or investment loans. It co-invests with other development finance institutions and can finance microfinance and infrastructure projects. The firm emphasizes projects aligned with Finnish development cooperation, including activity in Russia and various developing countries, and seeks to partner with entities that bring measurable development outcomes.

Founded in 1921, Newmont is a global leader in gold production, operating mines in nine countries across the Americas, Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. The company employs approximately 28,000 people and is renowned for its industry-leading safety standards and commitment to sustainability.

Kalei Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Argentina, specializing in seed and early-stage investments. It focuses on Technology companies across Latin America, with a mission to support outstanding entrepreneurs creating global leaders from the region.

CIBC Capital Partners is a Toronto-based investment firm specializing in direct, fund, and mezzanine investments. It provides subordinated debt and equity to mid- and late-stage private or public companies for growth financing, acquisitions, management buyouts, and recapitalizations. The firm prefers investments in later-stage companies undergoing financial restructurings, with a focus on sectors such as Industrials, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Financials, and Technology. It typically invests CAD10-20 million ($9.81-$19.61 million) per company, based primarily in Canada, Europe, and Australia.

Grupo Energía Bogotá is a Latin American multinational company that operates in the electrical power and natural gas sectors. It has a significant presence in Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, and Brazil. The company is involved in various activities, including the generation, transmission, distribution, and commercialization of electricity, primarily in Colombia. Additionally, Grupo Energía Bogotá engages in the transportation and distribution of natural gas, contributing to the energy infrastructure in the regions where it operates.

LatAm Autos Limited operates as an online classifieds and content platform specifically for the automobile industry across several South American countries, including Ecuador, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Panama, and Bolivia. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Quito, Ecuador, the company focuses on integrating the auto sales sector by facilitating communication between buyers and sellers. It provides a range of services such as advertising for auto sales, mechanical warranties, online insurance, vehicle tracking, and financing options for vehicle purchases. By offering essential information and resources, LatAm Autos enhances the auto acquisition process for its users.

Founded in 2011, Spectra Investments is a Brazilian investment firm specializing in private equity investments across Latin America.

Copper Mountain Mining Corporation is a Canadian mining company that specializes in the exploration and production of copper, gold, and silver deposits. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Vancouver, the company’s flagship asset is the Copper Mountain mine, which encompasses a significant land area of 6,702.1 hectares near Princeton, British Columbia. The mine consists of 135 crown granted mineral claims, 176 located mineral claims, 15 mining leases, and 12 fee simple properties. Copper Mountain Mining focuses on project development and efficient operations while maintaining a diverse portfolio that includes assets in Peru and the United States. The company's strategic approach emphasizes low-risk operations in mining-friendly jurisdictions, enabling the management team to effectively finance, develop, and operate sustainable, cash-generating mining projects.

AC Ventures is the venture arm of Arca Continental, focusing on investing in innovative startups and emerging technologies. As a key player in the venture capital space, AC Ventures seeks out promising opportunities to support and grow companies that align with their strategic goals. With a strong backing from Arca Continental, one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in Latin America, AC Ventures provides not only financial support but also valuable industry expertise and resources to help startups succeed and thrive in the market. By leveraging their extensive network and experience, AC Ventures aims to drive innovation and create long-term value for both their portfolio companies and their stakeholders.

Founded in Chile in 2008, Austral Capital is a venture capital firm focusing on growth-stage technology services companies across Latin America. It invests primarily in firms offering core digital platforms for financial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Glovo is a Barcelona-based start-up that revolutionizes access to local goods through its on-demand delivery application. The platform connects customers with independent couriers who deliver a wide range of products, including food, groceries, and personal items, within 60 minutes. Glovo operates in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Users can browse their favorite restaurants and shops, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time using the app's geolocation feature. This service effectively acts as a personal courier, allowing customers to receive goods and complete errands quickly and efficiently.

Hudbay Minerals is a Canadian mining company with operations, development projects, and exploration activities in North and South America. Its mines are located in Manitoba, Canada; Arizona, United States; and Peru. The company focuses on the discovery, production, and marketing of base and precious metals, producing copper concentrate containing copper, gold, and silver, as well as zinc metal. Copper accounts for the majority of revenue, with copper concentrates sold to smelters worldwide and zinc metal sold to industrial customers.

Bank of America is a multinational financial services company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It provides a full range of banking, investing, asset management, and risk management products and services to individuals, small and middle-market businesses, corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide. The company operates through four primary segments: Consumer Banking, Global Wealth and Investment Management, Global Banking, and Global Markets, and offers deposits and consumer loans, credit and debit cards, mortgages, wealth management and investment solutions, corporate and investment banking, underwriting and advisory services, and market services such as financing, risk management, and custody. It supports treasury, foreign exchange, and related services for clients and maintains a large network of retail centers alongside digital platforms. Bank of America was founded in 1784 and remains headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.