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.

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.