2009 Latin American Venture Capital Association Industry Summit and Roundtable (2009 LAVCA Investor )
Venue: University Club
Location: New York, New York, United States
Event Date/Time: Sep 21, 2009 | End Date/Time: Sep 22, 2009 |
Description
Over the course of two days, you will hear the deal-makers on the front lines of investment describe the challenges the have faced and how they overcame them. Learn about how new deal structures, regulations and incentives will create new opportunities to capitalize on the region’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals and speak with executives from its most dynamic young companies.
Latin America has emerged. In the past decade, its economies have registered not only tremendous growth figures but also evidence that the benefits are reaching all levels of their societies. Between 2001 and 2007, for example, the poorest 10% of Brazilians experienced nearly a 50% increase in real income. In the year ending September 30, 2008, private equity investments there returned 9.4%, beating all other emerging markets. Analysts have praised the prudence of the region’s monetary authorities and corporate financial officers as keys to the region’s relative stability.
Now, with a fast-growing middle-class, rich natural resources, sophisticated consumers and robust political and legal infrastructure, Latin America is poised to lead other emerging markets in a variety of sectors. LAVCA’s Summit and Investor Roundtable will an unparalleled opportunity to learn more about the drivers of such developments and establish partnerships that can enable your firm to take advantage of them.