Nexxus Capital is one of the leading private equity firms specializing in investments in Mexico. Nexxus was founded to provide investment banking advisory services and conduct capital raisings for midsize companies (typically having from US$30.0 million to US$300.0 million in revenues) in Mexico.

They’ve recently put together their research on the different reasons to invest in Mexico.

To see their results, click here: Download the whitepaper Why Mexico?

Roberto Terrazas, Director for Nexxus Capital, will be presenting a case study entitled, ‘Mexico’s consumers hungry for QSR concepts – Nexxus Capital makes additional investment in Taco Holdings’ at Private Equity World Latin America.

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More than half of those surveyed planned to expand or start investment in Latin America beyond Brazil over the next twelve months and 65 per cent expect returns of over 16 per cent from 2011 investments in the region.

The survey highlighted a general trend of investors moving into emerging markets such as Latin America, Turkey and sub-Saharan Africa. In contrast, Central and Eastern Europe was ranked by institutional investors as the least attractive region for private equity deals.

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To identify new opportunities in Latin Americas’ equity markets and network with top investors and fund managers, don’t miss the 6th Annual Private Equity Latin America 2012, taking place at the Perry Hotel Miami from June 18-20.

After a dormant start to 2012, Brazil’s equity markets started to heat up with this week’s IPO announcements for BTG Pactual and Unicasa.

The focus of attention will be Andre Estevez’s BTG Pactual (some say BTG stands for Better than Goldman), which is expected to raise up to $2.24 billion. BTG’s shares will be priced at 28.75 to 33.75 reais ($15.71 to $18.44) per share. The offering values the Sao Paulo bank’s equity up to $15 billion and is scheduled to price by April 24.

On the other side, Brazilian furniture maker, Unicasa will aim to raise up to $732 million reais ($402 million). The company, backed by shoemaking tycoon Alexandre Grendene and members of the Zietolie and Schenatto families will attempt to overcome Brazil’s recent IPO drought. Earlier this year, Brasil Travel Turismo and SeaDrill both postponed their IPO plans due to market uncertainty conditions and lack of investor interest.

Even though BTG Pactual and Unicasa may influence the revival of Brazil’s equity and bond markets, investors will be cautious to see if these deals come to fruition or follow the market slump.

For more information on Latin Americas equity markets, don’t miss the 6th Annual Private Equity Latin America 2012, taking place at the Perry Hotel Miami from June 18-20.

Latin America has moved from rising star to big time player. Fundraising in the region hit a historic high during last year, totaling $10.3 billion. The region has attracted the interest of major global funds who have begun to build a local presence (see Pantheon and 3i Group). Brazil led the pack with 78% of total capital committed, however, institutional investors are beginning to seek opportunities in emerging economies such as Colombia, Chile and Peru that provide a less competitive environment.

Investors are attracted by the region’s growing middle classes, its emerging energy industry in cities such as Rio de Janeiro and its huge infrastructure needs. The implementation of sector specific funds has revamped the market that was once only approached as part of pan-regional funds. In recent years, jobs and wages across Latin America have surged, allowing millions to join the emerging middle class that is now buying everything from cars and homes to plane tickets and beauty-related products.

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Furthermore, exits totaled $10.6bn, more than three times the volume of a year earlier. The biggest was the $4.4bn divestment by Ashmore Energy International of its Latin American portfolio. The numbers show the degree of investor confidence in the Latin America amid the European crisis.

This year, the 6th Annual Private Equity Latin America 2012, taking place at the Perry Hotel Miami, FL from June 18-20, will gather top institutional investors and executives behind the region’s most important deals.  Speakers from Carlyle Group, Gavea Investimentos, General Atlantic and Advent International will share their future perspectives on the region and identify the hottest sectors. Book now to meet your future partners and clients!

The JV, Redpoint eVentures, will implement Silicon Valley practices in Brazil’s booming entrepreneurial ecosystem. The firm will support promising start-ups by providing access to financing, talent, strategic partnerships and most importantly a very successful track record.

Redpoint eVentures, which previously invested in Brazil through ventures in Viajanet, Grupo Xango and Shoes4you is expecting that a local presence in Latin America will allow them to take full advantage of the wealth of talent emerging from the region.

Private equity and venture capital fundraising for Latin America surged during the first half of last year, with 14 funds raising a total of $4.9bn.The figure represents a 59 per cent increase from the same period the previous year, putting 2011 on track to surpass the record-setting total of $8.1bn from 2010, according to recent research conducted by the Latin America Venture Capital Association (LAVCA). Capital committed is heavily weighted towards Brazil, with 67 per cent of the total raised for funds dedicated the country’s markets.(http://www.altassets.net/private-equity-news/by-news-type/firm-news/redpoint-eventures-to-set-up-vc-firm-in-brazil.html)

Do not miss a great opportunity to meet the top VC firms allocating into Latin America at the 6th Annual Private Equity Latin America 2012, taking place at the Perry Miami, FL from June 18-20. This year we are featuring a full VC focus day where top funds and investors will analyze Latin America’s entrepreneurial potential and hottest sectors. Book now to meet your future partners and clients!

La inversión comprometida para México ha triplicado en los últimos 6 anos.  En 2006, los fondos de capital privado tuvieron compromisos de inversión por alrededor de 3.800 millones de dólares. Este ano se calculas que tendrán hasta 12 mil millones de dólares comprometidos.

"Estamos siendo atractivos porque tenemos un equilibrio de mano de obra barata, aunque no se compare al de China, con una infraestructura de comunicaciones suficiente y un mercado interno atractivo, además de la cercanía con el mercado americano", opinó Juan Manuel Ferrón, socio líder en consultoría de PWC.

Según los expertos de KPMG, PWC y Vander Capital, los fondos invierten en empresas educativas, de salud, servicios financieros, agroindustrias, autopartes e infraestructura.

Los resultados de la Encuesta Mundial de CEOs demostraron que India perdió 7 puntos. los cuales fueron recuperados por la región de América Latina.

La participación de inversionistas institucionales en México le han dado un impulso económico a los fondos de capital. "Estos nuevos operadores de fondos de capital privado con dinero de institucionales mexicanos ayudarán a institucionalizar a las empresas mexicanas, a que generen más empleos, paguen más impuestos, pero, sobre todo, a que crezcan más rápido, colaborando con el crecimiento económico de México", explicó Roberto Charvel, del fondo de inversión Vander Capital.

Se estima que desde 2005, México ha pasado de 20 a casi 60 el número de fondos de inversión con operación activa en el País.

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América Latina se ha convertido en un foco principal para los fondos de capital privado. De acuerdo con un panel desarrollado por la consultora KPMG y la Asociación Latinoamericana de Capital de Riesgo, le interesa a inversionistas atender las necesidades que existen en la región.

La estrategia para los inversionistas que buscan participar en estos mercados debe atender el conocimiento local y la especialización en cada una de las industrias.

Los fondos locales de pensión son uno de los aspectos que requieren mayor atención. La participación de inversionistas institucionales ha sido un factor para que el capital privado pueda desarrollarse.

Se espera que la legislación y el ámbito regulatorio en estos países tengan una mejor estructura  para favorecer el desarrollo del capital privado. También que la regulación financiera en toda la región sea más institucional y que erradiquen los factores de corrupción.

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Latin America has become a place where identifying the trends that will shape the economies and markets over the coming years is the key to investing.

Here are 8 tips to keep in mind when investing in Latin America:

1. Diversify
• Developed markets have become riskier than emerging markets
• Your international portfolio should include Latin America
2. Follow the middle class
• The middle class in Latin America has grown to 51% of the major economies in 2011 which had pushed buying power and favore3d consumer stocks
3. Search for energy
• This search had led interest out of the Middle East and into Latin America for oil and alternative energy
4. Growth in banking
• Greater efficiency by banks in this region access to “unbanked” populations, the growth in the middle class and an expanding loan portfolio have contributed to this growth
5. Think outside the equities box
• Alternative assets such as private equity, bonds, commodities, real estate, and others are an important part of a Latin American portfolio
6. Exchange traded funds and mutual funds
• Good ways to lower costs and diversify across the region
7. Invest in small capitalization companies
• Investing in the region means picking the right stocks, the right asset classes and the right investment vehicles
8. Don’t ignore risk
• Risk can be measured and quantified

Diversity, stock-picking and following the long-term trends that are shaping the economies and markets are important when sitting down to research Latin America — and will make the difference to your investment portfolio.

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A Panel discussion will delve into the topic of managing country, political and economic risk at Private Equity World Africa held in London from 19-21st March.

The presentation will cover:

• Understanding the true risks of private equity investments in Africa
• Corruption, bribery, poor governance: mostly perceived or a real problem?
• Regulation and risk: a basic viewpoint on what to expect from implementation and enforcement
• Managing risk in volatile markets – how to deal with social and political unrest
• How to deal with transparency, poor corporate governance, financial reporting and lack of auditing
• Expected challenges moving forward

The panel includes:

Miriam Schmitter, Managing Director, Cambridge Associates
Eme Essien, Director, The Rockefeller Foundation
Alex Trotter, Manager, Tony Elumelu Foundation

To hear more about private equity in Africa, join us at Private Equity World Africa 2012. Private Equity World Africa is a two day conference dedicated to identifying the most exciting private equity opportunities on the continent. It brings together leading LPs and GPs to discuss opportunities presented by Africa’s emerging middle class, real estate, financial services, telecommunications, agribusiness and infrastructure.

The conference will be held 19-21 March 2012 at One Whitehall Place in London, UK.

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Private equity investing in Latin America has a lot less risk today than it did 10 or 20 years ago. It is vital to find the right local advisor that can manage risk and assure a high return at a low risk. It is important to know how to create the necessary capital structures without any unnecessary taxes and bureaucracy. In Latin America it is always best to keep your business quiet and under the radar for security reasons.

In an article written by Felix Villalba for Alternative Latin Investor, he uses Colombia as an example and discusses the positive and negative sides of setting up a deal there. He stresses the importance of finding the right local partner that is familiar with investment in that country.

He mentions that culture is a very underestimated but important factor. Not being aware of even the slightest cultural difference can cost you a deal. In order to have a successful investment deal, both sides need to understand each other and give a little.

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