Investors in Uruguay

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DGF Early Stage 1

DGF Early Stage 1 is a venture capital fund managed by DGF Investimentos, a prominent investment group based in São Paulo, Brazil. Established in 2001, DGF Investimentos specializes in growth investments, primarily focusing on small to mid-sized enterprises in the technology sector, particularly software and telecommunications. The firm has built a reputation for its strategic investments in emerging technology companies and has a notable history of nearly forty investments, including several successful exits. With a commitment to supporting innovation, DGF Early Stage 1 aims to foster the development of promising software and technology companies in Brazil.
Made 3 investments in Uruguay

NXTP Labs

NXTP Ventures backs early-stage technology companies led by extraordinary entrepreneurs throughout Latin America. As one of the oldest VC firms in Latin America active since 2011, NXTP puts its extensive network of mentors, investors and industry specialists to work for its portfolio companies. We are particularly passionate about SaaS, logistics, and other services primed to create efficiencies in business workflows by introducing new technology. NXTP Ventures was an early investor in business such as AuthO, CargoX, Trocafone, Satellogic, Cobli, Liftit, VU Security and many more.
Made 9 investments in Uruguay

Barings

Barings LLC is a privately owned investment manager based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a global presence and over $275 billion in assets under management. Established in 1940, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including high net worth individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. Barings specializes in managing client-focused equity and fixed income portfolios, as well as a variety of mutual funds and hedge funds. Its investment strategy encompasses public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets, with a focus on value and growth stocks across small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap companies. For fixed income, Barings invests in a range of securities, including investment-grade and below investment-grade bonds, asset-backed securities, and corporate debt. The firm is committed to delivering innovative investment solutions and exceptional service by leveraging its extensive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes, and it conducts in-house research to inform its investment decisions. Barings was formed through the integration of several asset management firms in 2016 and continues to expand its capabilities in various investment sectors.

500 Labs

500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily focusing on early-stage technology and financial services startups across various sectors, including biotech, e-commerce, fintech, and digital healthcare. 500 Global operates a four-month accelerator program, where it typically invests between $0.05 million and $1 million for a 5 to 10 percent equity stake in companies with at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. The firm targets a global market, with particular emphasis on regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since its inception, it has invested in over 2,200 startups and supports the growth of innovation ecosystems through educational programs and partnerships. 500 Global also prioritizes investments in companies led by minority founders, reflecting its commitment to diverse entrepreneurial leadership.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Endeavor

Endeavor is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting high-impact entrepreneurs globally, with the aim of fostering long-term economic growth. Established in 1997 and headquartered in New York City, Endeavor operates in various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, and South Africa, among others. The organization identifies, mentors, and accelerates entrepreneurs who have the potential to create substantial economic impact in their regions. In addition to its core mission, Endeavor Catalyst, the venture capital arm of Endeavor Global, focuses on making growth equity investments in startups across sectors such as agriculture, fintech, and healthcare. Established in 2012, Endeavor Catalyst typically invests in companies generating revenues between $0.5 million and $15 million and participates in financing rounds of $5 million or more. This co-investment model not only supports the entrepreneurs but also contributes to the sustainability of Endeavor's broader initiatives.
Made 6 investments in Uruguay

Prosperitas Capital Partners

Prosperitas Capital Partners SRL was a venture capital firm based in Montevideo, Uruguay, specializing in seed, startup, and early-stage investments. The firm primarily focused on small and medium-sized companies within the technology, services, and agribusiness sectors, where a significant portion of revenue was derived from exports. Prosperitas typically invested between $0.1 million and $1.5 million in companies with annual revenues below $5 million, seeking to hold significant minority positions and actively participate in their portfolio companies' governance. The firm preferred equity-based investments and aimed for exits within three to six years through various means such as sales, mergers and acquisitions, or management buyouts. Additionally, Prosperitas provided management advisory and merchant banking services to entrepreneurs. However, it is important to note that Prosperitas Capital Partners is no longer actively investing.
Made 3 investments in Uruguay

Linzor Capital Partners

Linzor Capital Partners L.P. is a private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market companies throughout Latin America, with a particular emphasis on Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, and Peru. The firm specializes in leveraged buyouts, growth capital, turnarounds, and investments in distressed situations, targeting companies with enterprise values ranging from $100 million to $400 million and EBITDA between $10 million and $100 million. Linzor typically invests between $20 million and $90 million and prefers to acquire controlling stakes in its portfolio companies. The firm aims to create value through strategic initiatives and operational improvements, ultimately seeking exits via sales to strategic buyers, IPOs, or recapitalizations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, Linzor has established a strong local presence with offices in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, and Bogotá, and benefits from a team of partners with extensive experience in the Latin American investment landscape.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

International Finance Corporation

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of The World Bank Group that focuses on fostering sustainable economic growth in developing countries through private sector investment. It provides a range of financial services, including loans, equity investments, quasi-equity products, and advisory services aimed at supporting startups and various stages of company development. IFC invests in sectors such as agribusiness, financial services, health, education, infrastructure, global manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunications, and tourism, with a particular emphasis on projects that promote food security, digital finance, and affordable healthcare. The organization targets investments ranging from $1 million to $100 million, often seeking minority stakes but may also take a majority position in its portfolio companies. IFC aims to create jobs, generate tax revenues, and enhance corporate governance in emerging markets, thus contributing positively to local communities. Established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., IFC operates globally with offices across various regions, focusing its efforts on financing projects that align with its mission of improving lives in developing countries.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Seaya

Seaya Capital Gestión, SGEIC, S.A., commonly referred to as Seaya, is a Spanish venture capital firm focused on investing in early and growth-stage technology-enabled companies primarily in Spain and Latin America. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Madrid, with additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo, Seaya specializes in series A and B investments across various sectors, including healthtech, edtech, fintech, biotechnology, and digital services. The firm aims to transform its portfolio companies into category leaders by providing growth capital for innovative businesses. Seaya typically invests up to €20 million in companies, taking minority or majority stakes while focusing on building lasting value through control investments in digital marketplaces, software, and payment solutions.

Stafford Capital Partners

Stafford Capital Partners is a prominent alternative investment and advisory group with a global presence, focusing on providing clients access to a range of alternative assets. The firm specializes in private markets, which include private debt and private equity, alongside real assets such as infrastructure and agriculture. Comprising two entities owned entirely by experienced principals, Stafford Capital Partners emphasizes investment performance while maintaining a commitment to integrity and open communication. The firm’s investment portfolio is notably diverse, with a significant allocation to timberland. Through a philosophy of responsible investing, Stafford Capital Partners aims to foster lasting relationships with clients, drawing on decades of industry experience.

Aqua Capital

Aqua Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2009, based in São Paulo, Brazil. The firm specializes in growth control investments in mid and late-stage companies, primarily within the agribusiness and food sectors. Aqua Capital targets investments in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay, focusing on the entire food value chain. The firm aims to support the development of its portfolio companies by leveraging its expertise in the industry and regional market dynamics.

Explorador.net

Explorador Capital Management, LLC is an employee owned hedge fund sponsor. The firm provides its services to high net worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, and charitable organizations. It invests in the public equity and fixed income of United States and Latin America. The firm focuses on Latin America for its investments. It primarily invests in the equity and fixed income securities of publicly-traded and private companies employing a long/short stratgey. Explorador Capital Management was founded in 1995 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Tavistock Group

Tavistock Group is an international private investment organization that encompasses a family office, a trading operation, and a diverse portfolio of public and private investments. The organization focuses on nine primary sectors, which include real estate, hospitality, restaurants, sports, energy, retail, biotechnology and life sciences, agriculture, and finance. Additionally, Tavistock Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Tavistock Group, operates as a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments within the life sciences sector.

Carao Ventures

Carao Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in San Jose, Costa Rica, founded in 2012. The firm partners with early-stage startups across various sectors, including consumer products, healthcare, information technology, and e-commerce, with a strong emphasis on companies that have the potential to expand throughout Latin America and globally. Carao Ventures seeks to collaborate with dedicated entrepreneurs and technically skilled founders, providing active support in areas such as strategy, finance, and marketing. Through its early-stage startup program, partners engage directly in the development of these companies, leveraging their experience and networks to facilitate growth. The firm also offers a co-working space designed for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs, fostering a collaborative environment. Additionally, Carao Ventures assists established business groups and seasoned entrepreneurs in analyzing and developing new ventures, continuously providing resources to help companies achieve optimal performance.

Vulpes Investment Management

Vulpes Investment Management is a privately owned hedge fund sponsor founded in 2011 and based in Singapore. The firm specializes in investment management with a focus on the agriculture sector and German real estate. Vulpes manages the Vulpes Agricultural Land Investment Company, which invests in agricultural assets primarily in the United States, New Zealand, and Uruguay, with a preference for investments up to USD 150 million. The firm engages in the hedging markets, aiming to capitalize on opportunities within these sectors.

North Base Media

North Base Media is an investment firm focused on journalistic enterprise and digital-driven opportunities in emerging markets. North Base creates value by bringing top-level international media expertise and capital to invested companies that will benefit from the deep knowledge, reputation and extensive connections of North Base’s partners. NBM focuses on both early- and mid-stage companies that show promise in key emerging markets. The portfolio companies, in turn, will benefit from being properly capitalized to pursue growth opportunities, by getting access to unique digital, media and journalistic know-how, and by being able to tap one another's expertise. NBM specializes in independently owned media or technologies that enable consumers to participate in their countries’ civic, cultural and economic life and that aim to be essential to key audiences in their markets. North Base is not aligned with governments, political causes or forces in the countries where it operates.

Swanlaab Venture Factory

Swanlaab Venture Factory SGEIC, S.A., established in 2014 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments, specifically in Series A and B funding. The firm specializes in a range of sectors, including Smart Enterprise, IoT, cleantech, healthcare, cybersecurity, and various areas within information technology. Swanlaab typically invests between €1 million and €5 million in equity, initially committing €1 million to €3 million with potential follow-on investments. It primarily targets companies in Spain, while also considering opportunities in Europe and Latin America for exceptional cases. Prioritizing a minority stake, the firm aims to support its portfolio companies for a duration of 4 to 6 years, with a focus on helping them scale and expand internationally. Swanlaab Venture Factory not only provides financial backing but also offers strategic support and resources to entrepreneurs, leveraging a diverse team of professionals to minimize risks and enhance growth potential.

KCP Capital

KCP Capital is an entrepreneur-led merchant bank investing and managing assets in high-growth industries and the ascendant emerging markets. With its headquarters in Dubai, KCP sits at the juncture of East and West, and leverages its cross-border and cross-cultural expertise to maximize returns. KCP principals have deep backgrounds in the fields of media, technology, retail and telecommunications, and have served as entrepreneurs, operational executives, venture capital investors and investment bankers. We are hands-on investors and managers – an approach that maximizes value for our investors and portfolio companies. KCP is well versed in each phase of the corporate lifecycle, from the start-up to early and later stage growth to restructuring and insolvency situations. KCP excels at identifying complex, undervalued opportunities and transforming them into high-value assets.

Access Industries

Access Industries is a privately held industrial group established in 1986 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Len Blavatnik. Headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Moscow, the firm focuses on long-term holdings across various sectors, including natural resources, chemicals, media, telecommunications, real estate, and venture capital. Access Industries is known for its strategic investments in the United States, Europe, and South America, and it manages a diverse portfolio that includes several market-leading companies. The firm also engages in asset management with a focus on biotechnology and entertainment, aiming to provide strategic equity to enhance its investment outcomes.

OpenGate Capital

OpenGate Capital is a private equity firm based in California, founded in 2005, that specializes in lower middle-market investments. The firm focuses on acquiring corporate carve-outs, divestitures, and special situations in North America, Western Europe, and Latin America. OpenGate Capital actively seeks distressed investment opportunities, particularly in sectors such as information technology, materials and resources, and business products and services. By targeting these areas, the firm aims to create value through strategic management and operational improvements.

IGNIA

IGNIA Partners, LLC is a Mexico-based venture capital firm established in 2007, focusing on early, mid, and late-stage investments in companies that serve low-income populations in developing countries. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as fintech, healthcare, education, retail, and other businesses that tackle poverty-related challenges. IGNIA aims to support enterprises that provide essential goods and services, including healthcare, housing, and basic utilities, targeting the socio-economic base of the pyramid. The firm's investment strategy typically involves equity stakes ranging from $2 million to $11 million, seeking to acquire between 25% and 100% ownership, along with a seat on the board of its portfolio companies. With a preference for investing in Mexico and Latin America, IGNIA also considers co-investment opportunities with other organizations and individual investors.

Edgewood Holdings

Edgewood Holdings, LLC is a family funded private equity firm specializing in turnaround, middle market, mature companies, buyout and growth capital. The firm typically primarily invests in bulk commodities and related services including transport and logistics, air freight, bulk commodities and energy, petrochemicals and refining, water and agriculture, commercial activity in fine art and film, real estate, sawmills and forest products sectors. The firm seeks to invest across North America, Europe, Asia and South America. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $50 million in single transaction. The firm actively supports a company and/or fund after an investment with ongoing advice at the Board, executive and/or advisory levels. The firm plays an active role in developing and managing the business either through creative commercial relationships or by bringing value-added management oversight and strategic development focus. Edgewood Holdings, LLC was founded in 2001 and is based in Vero Beach, Florida with an additional office in Phoenix, Arizona; Boise, Idaho; Middlebury, Vermont; Garden City, New York and Bozeman, Montana.

Spectra Investments

Spectra Investimentos Ltda. is a venture capital and private equity firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in both direct investments and fund of funds. Established in 2012, the firm focuses on distressed and mezzanine investments, primarily targeting middle-market opportunities across various stages, including mature companies, turnarounds, and seed investments. Spectra seeks to invest in Latin America, with interests in sectors such as materials and resources, business services, information technology, healthcare, financial services, energy, and consumer products. In addition to direct investments, the firm invests in private equity, venture capital, and distressed funds, as well as real estate and infrastructure funds. Spectra typically commits between R$ 2.5 million and R$ 15 million per fund and is also involved in secondary investments and private debt opportunities.

Wind Ventures

WIND Ventures is the venture capital arm of Empresas Copec S.A., focusing on investments in startups and scale-ups within the new mobility, energy, and retail sectors. Established in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the firm primarily targets opportunities in Latin America. By leveraging the extensive resources of COPEC, WIND Ventures aims to support entrepreneurs in developing innovative solutions that drive growth in these key industries. Its strategy involves building a diverse investment portfolio that enhances the potential for new advancements and market expansion in the sectors it specializes in.

Indicator Capital

Indicator Investimentos e Serviços de Gestão Empresarial Ltda., also known as Indicator Capital, is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil. Established in 2014, the firm specializes in seed, startup, and early-stage investments, focusing primarily on companies involved in digital transformation and technology. Indicator Capital aims to support innovative ventures that are poised for growth within the Brazilian market.

Global Forest Partners

Global Forest Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in timberland asset investments. Founded in 1982 and based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, the firm manages timber funds and separate managed accounts for institutional and qualified investors. It invests in plantation forestry regions worldwide, with a focus on Africa, Asia (including Australia and New Zealand), and Latin America (covering areas such as the Southeast United States, Guatemala, and several countries in South America, including Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, and Colombia). The firm conducts in-house research to inform its investment decisions and has additional offices in Asia and South America.

Onza Capital

Onza Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2013, specializing in investments in the digital sector. The company targets innovative Internet companies and mobile platforms that have successfully completed their seed stage. Onza Capital seeks to invest in businesses that exhibit two key characteristics: a proven business model and the potential for international scalability. By focusing on these criteria, Onza Capital aims to support the growth of early-stage digital companies that can thrive in the global marketplace.

Pampa Capital Management, LLP

Pampa Capital Management, LLP is a private equity firm specializing in growth capital, acquisitions investments. The firm invests in agribusiness and food sector with focus on agricultural productivity (agriculture machinery, precision farming, proprietary hybrid seeds and crop protection), grain-to-protein conversion and logistics. The firm prefer to make investment in Latin America with focus on Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Pampa Capital Management, LLP was founded in 2002 and is based in Montevideo, Uruguay with additional office in London, United Kingdom, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Montevideo, Uruguay and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Bright Capital

Bright Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2010, originally based in Moscow, Russia. The firm adopts a merchant venturing approach and invests globally across various stages, including early-stage and late-stage ventures, as well as growth equity. Bright Capital focuses on breakthrough and disruptive technology companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes investments in energy, cleantech, efficiency, water, and advanced materials. Additionally, the firm engages in the telecom, media, and technology sector through its dedicated Digital fund.

Astor Capital

Astor Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative technology companies and compelling consumer brands in North and South America. We partner with outstanding entrepreneurs that have the passion to build special businesses. We work tirelessly to support entrepreneurs’ visions without getting in the way of what makes them special. Companies of interest typically have the following characteristics: 1. Seek to disrupt large existing markets or create new ones 2. Are generating revenue and need growth capital 3. Have a sustainable competitive advantage, usually based on a unique technology, brand or team

Actis

Actis is a prominent investment firm specializing in growth markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Established in 2004, it has raised $14 billion and employs over 200 people, including around 120 investment professionals, across 16 global offices. Actis focuses on a multi-asset strategy that encompasses private equity, energy, infrastructure, and real estate. The firm is committed to responsible investing, leveraging local knowledge and sector expertise to drive competitive returns. Its investment philosophy emphasizes "south-south" relationships, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing between emerging markets. Actis manages various funds targeting sectors such as financial services, education, health, energy, and real estate, with a strong emphasis on impact investing. The firm has a significant footprint in approximately 70 companies worldwide, creating over 116,500 jobs.

Clara Capital S.A.

Clara Capital S.A. is a private equity firm specializing in middle market, growth capital, buyout, industry consolidation, recapitalizations, financial restructuring and successions. The firm seeks to invest in pharma, packaging, chemicals and services. The firm focuses mainly in Argentina and Uruguay but also invests in Chile, Peru, Colombia and Mexico. The firm makes equity investment between $ 5 million and $30 million. Clara Capital S.A. was founded in 2012 and it is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Blue Road Capital

Blue Road Capital, L.P. is a private equity firm based in New York, established in 2013. The firm specializes in buyout investments in the agriculture sector, focusing on companies involved in natural resources, consumer products, and supply-chain logistics primarily within the Americas. Through its dedicated agriculture fund launched in 2014, Blue Road Capital targets opportunities in agribusiness and related industries, aiming to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production and services.

Aurora Resurgence Fund

The Aurora Resurgence Fund based in Los Angeles, targeted debt and equity investments in mid-market companies facing "operational or financial" challenges.

Humus Capital

Humus Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 2010. The firm focuses on middle market and emerging growth investments, with a particular interest in industry consolidation, buyouts, turnarounds, and growth capital. Humus Capital avoids investments in the land and agriculture sectors, instead concentrating on companies in animal protein, frozen foods, hospitality and leisure, education, healthcare, and retail, particularly within the agribusiness sector in Latin America. The firm typically invests around $20 million in its portfolio companies and prefers to acquire a majority stake. Additionally, Humus Capital aims to take an active role in its investments by securing a seat on the board of directors and plans to exit through initial public offerings or sales to strategic buyers.

West Street Capital Partners

Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area, founded in 1986, invests in private equity, real estate and other assets directly and through the funds it raises and manages. The firm has a range of affiliates: GS Capital Partners, GS Mezzanine Partners, Infrastructure Investment Group, Real Estate Principal Investment Area, Real Estate Alternatives, Technology Principal Investment Area, Urban Investment Group, and Goldman Sachs Private Equity Group.

Simest

Simest is a financial firm focused on the development and promotion of Italian enterprises abroad. Simest acquires up to 49% of the equity capital of foreign firms in countries outside the European Union, whether wholly-owned by Italian companies or set up as joint ventures with local partners. It also provides start-up and growth capital financing as well as participating in buyouts. Geographically it invests in non-EU countries, focusing on BRIC, Americas and Middle-East. Simest also provides Italian companies seeking to internationalize their businesses with technical assistance and advisory services. Simest is a member of the European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI) and the Italian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (AIFI).

DILA Capital

DILA Capital is a Mexico City-based venture capital firm established in 2005, specializing in early-stage investments across various sectors, including consumer goods, energy, technology, software, and commercial services. The firm aims to support the growth of Mexican entrepreneurs and startup companies by providing equity investments, debt financing, and strategic guidance. DILA Capital leverages its extensive network of entrepreneurs, deep understanding of the Mexican market, and the experience of its partners to add value to the businesses it invests in.

Polymath Ventures

Polymath Ventures is a private equity and venture builder firm focused on creating and investing in businesses that cater to the emerging middle class in Latin America. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, with additional offices in Mexico, China, and the United States, Polymath specializes in seed investments across various sectors, including diversified financial services, transportation, human resources, entertainment, and hospitality. The firm employs a proprietary business design methodology to develop ventures in-house, followed by the recruitment of founding teams to lead these initiatives. With a record of launching nine ventures and raising over $30 million in equity and debt financing, Polymath remains actively involved in the companies it supports, providing ongoing strategy, operations, and design-thinking assistance throughout their life cycles.

Grupo Intercom de Capital, SCR-Pyme, S.A.

Grupo Intercom de Capital, SCR-Pyme, S.A. is no longer investing. The firm is a venture capital firm specializing in incubation, seed/start-up, secondary investing in portfolio company interests, and emerging growth financing. The firm is currently not investing in new ventures but accelerating the companies in its portfolio. It does not invest in any businesses that are concerned with gambling, sex, weapons, unlawful enterprise or those that promote intolerant ideas or antisocial behavior. The firm invests in businesses that have been up and running for at least one year. If a business, however, has been established for less than 12 months, it must have a proven turnover of more than €0.005 million ($0.006 million) per month. The firm invests only in internet based businesses with a focus on classifieds, new technologies, web 2.0, e-business, and services for mobile phones. It prefers to invest in Europe, with a focus on Spain; Latin America; and India. The firm seeks to invests in companies in which entrepreneur has invested a minimum of €0.04 million ($0.05 million), or obtained an investment from one or more partners for that amount or more. It typically invests in companies that have been built by the firm, but may consider making investments of upto 20 percent of the value in case of outside companies. The firm was formerly known as Grupo Intercom de Capital, SCR, S.A. Grupo Intercom de Capital, SCR-Pyme, S.A. was founded in 2001 and is based in Barcelona, Spain with an additional office in Berlin, Germany.

inCapital

inCapital is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. Within direct investments, it makes turnaround, emerging growth, early, mid venture, recapitalization, buyout, and growth capital investments. Within fund of fund investments, it invests in private equity funds. The firm seeks to invest in the internet retail, multiline retail, consumer finance, food products, television advertising, ground postal and courier delivery services, software and services, and pharmaceutical sector. It invests in Uruguay. The firms makes balance sheet investments and also invests through its personal capital. inCapital was founded in 2012 and is based in Montevideo, Uruguay.

GP Investments

GP Investments is a private equity and alternative investments firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, with a focus on Latin America. Established in 1993, the firm specializes in leveraged acquisitions, buyouts, and growth capital investments primarily in mature mid-sized and large companies, particularly in Brazil. GP Investments does not engage in start-up investments and avoids sectors with negative social or environmental impacts, such as technology, biotech, and weapons. The firm seeks to acquire controlling or joint-control stakes in companies generating annual revenues exceeding $60 million, with average investments ranging from $100 million to $250 million. It diversifies its portfolio across various industries, including retail, healthcare, logistics, and real estate. GP Investments limits its exposure in any single company or sector to ensure risk management. The firm exits its investments through methods such as trade sales and IPOs, and it also invests in real estate projects across residential, office, and retail segments.

CoreCo

CoreCo is a private equity and venture capital firm focused on growth equity investments in Central America, with offices in Guatemala City and San Jose, Costa Rica. Established in 2006, CoreCo specializes in backing revenue-generating companies that exhibit proven capital-efficient business models and have the potential for significant shareholder value creation. The firm primarily targets sectors including business services, healthcare, financial services, light manufacturing, telecommunications, and consumer goods. It prefers to invest between $0.5 million and $7 million in companies with an enterprise value of $1 million to $50 million and a maximum EBITDA of $5 million. CoreCo seeks to hold a majority stake in its investments and typically looks for opportunities with an investment horizon of 5 to 7 years. The firm also considers corporate spin-outs and aims to support experienced management teams implementing established U.S. or European business models in the region. CoreCo has a selective interest in investments in countries like Chile, Uruguay, Peru, and Argentina.

Adams Street Partners

Adams Street Partners is a global private market investment management firm that specializes in providing investment management capabilities in venture capital and private equity partnerships to institutional investors. Established in 2001 by a team from Brinson Partners' Private Equity Group, the firm is independent and employee-owned, with over 45 years of experience in navigating the complexities of private markets. Adams Street maintains a diversified investment portfolio, primarily focusing on private equity, with a smaller allocation to private debt. The firm is recognized for its disciplined investment approach, commitment to quality, and strong performance. Its collaborative team leverages extensive global resources to deliver world-class investment performance and exemplary client service, ensuring the confidence of its investors in a challenging investment landscape.

Great Hill Partners

Great Hill Partners is a private equity firm managing $2.7 billion in assets. The firm focuses on partnering with middle-market companies in high-growth sectors such as media and communications, the Internet, business services, consumer services, financial technology, healthcare technology, software, and transaction processing. Great Hill Partners provides financial support for the expansion, recapitalization, or acquisition of these growth-oriented companies.

Petroleum Equity

Petroleum Equity is a private equity firm established in 2012 and headquartered in London, specializing in investments in the upstream energy sector outside of North America. The firm aims to become a leading player in this market by focusing on high-quality upstream oil and gas assets. Its investment strategy targets distressed and overlooked assets, emphasizing opportunities for appraisal and early-stage production. Petroleum Equity's team comprises senior industry professionals with over 20 years of experience in technical, operational, financial, and principal investments. The firm typically invests between $75 million and $150 million in each portfolio company, seeking to partner with top-tier management teams in Europe and other regions.

Sandton Capital Partners

Sandton Capital Partners, founded in 2009, is an investment firm based in New York that specializes in alternative credit funds. The firm focuses on providing financing to companies in the United States and Europe, underwriting various types of collateral products, including both hard assets like airplanes and heavy machinery, as well as soft assets such as intellectual property. Sandton Capital Partners also operates as a registered investment advisor, purchasing under-performing and non-performing loans from banks and nonbank financial institutions. The firm offers a range of lending options, including discounted payoff financing, senior secured and subordinated loans, dividend recapitalizations, maturity default refinancings, bridge loans, and debtor-in-possession loans. Additionally, it manages distressed debt and credit special situations funds, reflecting its commitment to addressing complex financial challenges.

Finnovista

Finnovista is an accelerator and venture capital firm focused on fostering innovation in the fintech and insurtech sectors. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with an additional office in Mexico City, the firm aims to empower the transformation of financial services and insurance industries in Latin America and Spain. Finnovista offers a three-month acceleration program and engages in collaborative activities, including conferences and innovation initiatives, to connect startups with large corporates. The firm has established itself as a prominent player in the startup ecosystem in Latin America, promoting the FINNOSUMMIT conference and developing various corporate innovation programs for notable clients such as Visa and BBVA. Through these efforts, Finnovista supports entrepreneurs while driving the growth and transformation of the financial landscape.

FenVentures

FenVentures is a venture capital firm based in Santiago, Chile, focused on early-stage investments and growth capital within the technology sector. Established in 2006, the firm primarily targets opportunities in Chile and throughout Latin America. FenVentures typically invests between $0.05 million and $0.2 million per transaction, aiming to acquire minority stakes of no more than 20 percent in its portfolio companies. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Activa SpA and benefits from the support of Origo Ventures.

TH Lee Putnam Ventures

TH Lee Putnam Ventures is a technology-focused private equity firm that primarily engages in private transactions involving later-stage venture companies reliant on information technologies. Since its inception in 1999, the firm has managed approximately $1.1 billion in capital commitments and invested around $850 million across more than 43 companies. While the firm predominantly targets later-stage ventures, it is also open to investing in public entities, middle-market buyouts, recapitalizations, and corporate spinouts. TH Lee Putnam Ventures seeks businesses with established revenue streams, a clear path to profitability, and strong management teams, typically making investments in the range of $20 million to $50 million, though it may adjust its investment size based on specific circumstances.