Private equity and venture capital dry powder in Latin America highest since 2015 — Preqin reports
The report finds that Latin America’s assets under management (AUM) in alternatives saw continued growth in 2023, driven by private equity and venture capital (VC).
- The report finds that Latin America’s assets under management (AUM) in alternatives saw continued growth in 2023, driven by private equity and venture capital (VC).
- Preqin research shows the increase in private equity and VC dry powder is attributable to investor apprehension given uncertainties in the market.
- Latin America private equity deal flow mirrored the deceleration of global private markets, falling to a five-year low for the region.
- Coupled with the momentum propelled by nearshoring, private investment is unlocking the potential that rests in its growing private equity market.”
Additional key findings of the Preqin Territory Guide: Private Equity and VC in Latin America 2023 include:
Private equity fundraising slows: Latin America private equity fundraising fell to a 10-year low in 2023.