Six Latin American countries concentrated nearly all venture capital (VC) deals closed in 2020. Brazil led the market with nearly six out of 10 VC transactions. Mexico ranked second with more than 19 percent of the investment agreements. Chile, Colombia, Argentina, and Peru followed with less than 10 percent each. Venture capital investments are targeted to companies that show potential for long-term growth.
Mercado Libre, the Argentinian online marketplace, holds the title as the undisputable unicorn leader in Latin America. In less than 10 years of operation, the company has managed to reach a market value of nearly 32 billion U.S. dollars, as well as a significant online presence in 18 Latin America and Caribbean countries.
Distribution of venture capital deals in Latin America in 2020, by country
According to the definition provided by Investopedia: "Venture capital is financing that investors provide to startup companies and small businesses that are believed to have long-term growth potential. Venture capital generally comes from well-off investors, investment banks and any other financial institutions. However, it does not always take just a monetary form; it can be provided in the form of technical or managerial expertise."
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