Impact investing landscape in Latin America : trends 2014 & 2015; special focus on Brazil, Colombia & Mexico

Co-published with the Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LAVCA) and LGT Impact VenturesSpanish version available in IDRC Digital LibraryPortuguese version available in IDRC Digital LibraryIn recent years, very little industry research has focused on Latin America despite active and growing communities of impact investors in many of the region’s countries. This report is a step towards filling that knowledge gap, and maps the landscape of impact investing in Latin America. The report opens with a regional analysis of broad trends in fundraising, deals, and exits, along with a special focus on pipeline development, technical assistance, impact measurement, talent, and gender. Following this overview is a series of deep dives into impact investing in three key markets where the industry is most active or developed: Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico