LATAM VC associations

The Argentine Association of Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, and Seed Capital (ARCAP) is a non-profit entity with the objective of promoting the private equity industry in the country. It seeks to enhance the mobilization of local investment in high-impact companies at an economic, social, and environmental level. It is composed of a group of private investors motivated to foster the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Argentina. Some of ARCAP's key activities are: 1. Contributing to the growth of economic activity in Argentina through the development of the local private equity industry and its integration into international markets. 2. Promoting investments in different sectors of Argentina. 3. Generating and disseminating studies on the impact of the private equity industry on the local economy and its current state. 4. Facilitating collaboration between industry initiatives and the public sector. 5. Encouraging the adoption of best practices with ethical and professional standards that facilitate the participation of foreign institutional investors in Argentina.

AMEXCAP is a non-profit association whose mission is to foster the development of the private equity industry in Mexico. The Association was created in 2003 and currently represents 128 Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Infrastructure funds that actively invest in Mexico and over 60 advisory service companies involved in the areas of corporate law, tax advisory, financial services, and consulting.  AMEXCAP’s members have raised a cumulative $58.2 billion USD over the past ten years and have invested in a broad range of sectors such as real estate, media and telecom, wholesale and retail trade, financial services, healthcare, transportation, business services, infrastructure, and manufacturing.

CAPCA is a non-profit organization that brings together agents of the entrepreneurial capital ecosystem. Our goal is to amplify the supply of capital for entrepreneurs in the region.

ECUACAP, the Ecuadorian Association of Private Capital, is a non-profit organization with the aim of strengthening the venture capital and private equity industry in Ecuador.

Our objectives:

• Promote collaboration among private capital funds in Ecuador

• Generate reports on the private capital market in the country

• Educate about the industry to foster a strong ecosystem

• Promote investment opportunities in Ecuador internationally

The Peruvian Association of Seed Capital and Entrepreneurship brings together entities focused on financing startups or high-impact ventures in their early stages. It is comprised of: BBCS Capital, PAD Red Ángeles, UTEC Ventures, UP4angels, Angel Ventures Peru, Wayra, and Alta Ventures. Our objectives are: 1.Increase the number of investments in seed capital. 2. Generate statistical information on seed capital investments. 3. Promote good practices in angel investment and seed capital. 4. Collaborate with government entities to promote ecosystem growth. 5 Establish coordination protocols among investors. 6. Promote and ensure high ethical standards within the ecosystem.

The Association for Private Capital Investment in Venezuela.  Venecápital is a Venezuelan non-profit civil association, with independent legal personality. It is a non-political and non-religious organization. Its purpose is to promote the common interests of its members, regarding the development of the private capital industry in Venezuela.