OVERVIEW:

Despite an uncertain international economic backdrop, $1.3 billion of private equity was invested in Latin America during the first half of 2009, according to the just released Venture Equity Latin America’s 2009 Mid-Year Report.

The amount invested compares to the $1.7 billion during the first half of 2008, and the $2.3 billion during the first half of 2007. The report documents  29 deals, up from 26 recorded in the first half of 2008. Ten are in Brazil, five are in Mexico and the others are spread out throughout the region.  Financial services and alternative energy were the strongest draw for investors and fundraising. Another hot sector was education, particularly in Brazil.

Fundraising during this half year was roughly $2.2 billion, a 16% increase over the $1.9 billion raised in the first half of 2008. If the latter half of 2009 keeps up this pace, it is poised to generate higher fundraising than Latin America has seen in years.

Venture Equity Latin America 2009 Mid-Year Report is the only resource available that details the fundraising activity and each of the investment deals registered during the first half of 2009.  Each deal breakdown includes:

• Investor
• Portfolio Company
• Fund
• Amount
• Stake
• Country
• Industry
• Type
• Co-Investors
• Date 

In addition to exclusive details on deal activity, VELA's seasoned editors bring you practical analysis of Latin America's investment climate and expert insight from fund managers active in the region.  To help you build your strongest Latin American portfolio, you'll get early insight into emerging trends such as ...

• Which region saw a significant rise in the level of investment compared to last year ...even while investment levels were down for most Latin American countries?
• What market indicators suggest that the latter half of 2009 could see stronger investment levels?
• Which Latin American country replaced Brazil as the leader in exit activity?

Only the Venture Equity Latin America Mid-Year Report brings you comprehensive deal analysis that will help you:

• Track and act on vital industry trends with macro-level year-to-year comparison data since 1998
  
• Stay on top of your specific region(s) of interest with country-by-country wrap up analysis
  
• Gauge your competitors' level of activity and markets of interest through our deal tracker
  
• Find out which fund managers have successfully raised new capital
  
• Understand what's working for others with a comprehensive listing of all known exits in the market for 1H 09

Only the Venture Equity Latin America Mid-Year Report delivers accurate and comprehensive information on Latin America's venture capital and private equity industry.  Save yourself months of research and order today! 

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Venture Equity Latin America 

Andean and Southern Cone Regions Tax, Law & Business Briefing 

Brazil Tax, Law & Business Briefing 

Mexico Tax, Law & Business Briefing  

Tax Strategies for Structuring Latin American Business Entities