Key Players in the Private Equity Industry in Argentina¶
Based on the available information from the provided sources, it is not possible to provide a definitive list of the top 10 private equity firms in Argentina ranked by revenue, nor is it possible to provide specific revenue or volume estimates for each firm within Argentina. The market data available tends to focus on overall deal volume and value for the region or globally, and firm-specific financial data like revenue or AUM within a particular country is not readily accessible in these public summaries.
However, the search results do identify several private equity and venture capital firms that are noted as being active or having a presence in Argentina or the broader Latin American region with investments in Argentina. The following table lists some of these prominent firms based on the information gathered, ordered alphabetically due to the inability to rank by revenue.
Key Players Table¶
| Player Name and Short Description | Detailed Profile | Relevant Context Information | Estimates of Volumes | Estimates of Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advent International | A global private equity firm with a significant presence in Latin America. They have one of the largest dedicated private equity teams in the region. | Has offices in Bogotá, Mexico City, and São Paulo. They have raised approximately $8 billion for deployment in Latin America. Recent investments mentioned are in Brazil and Colombia. While active in the region, specific details on their Argentine revenue or volume are not provided. | Not available in the provided sources. | Not available in the provided sources. |
| Alaya Capital | A venture capital firm with a physical presence in Argentina, Chile, and the United States. | Focuses on investing in tech-enabled companies at the Seed and Series A stages. Has made 34 investments across sectors like fintech, insurtech, and edtech. Does not disclose exact investment amounts. | Has made 34 investments. Specific volume in Argentina is not detailed. | Not available in the provided sources. |
| Clara Capital | A private equity fund based in Argentina. | Key facts include founding year 2012 and a portfolio count of 3 companies mentioned as of January 2025. | Portfolio count: 3 companies (as of Jan 2025). | Not available in the provided sources. |
| ConoSur Capital | A private equity firm founded in 2011, focused on opportunistic acquisitions of quality mid-size companies primarily in Argentina and Uruguay. | Seeks controlling or significant minority equity positions. Aims for value creation through operational improvements and growth. Has significant investment and management experience in sectors like agribusiness, retail, financial services, transportation & logistics, energy, consumer goods, and real estate. Involved in financial services and industrial companies in Argentina, including a realized investment in retail (Polo Ralph Lauren inventory acquisition and sale). Founding partners have over 50 years of combined experience. | Invested in 25 deals across Latin America since 2006 (approx. $1.2 billion). Specific volume in Argentina is not detailed. | Not available in the provided sources. |
| DC Ventures | A venture capital firm with a presence in Argentina, Washington D.C., and Dublin. | Invests in startups in sectors such as IoT, Social Media, Experience Economy, Online Media, e-Commerce, and Fintech at the Seed stage. Typically invests between $10,000 and $100,000. Provides mentorship, advisory services, and network access. | Has made 14 investments. Specific volume in Argentina is not detailed. | Not available in the provided sources. |
| Draper Cygnus | A venture capital firm operating in Argentina. | Provides Seed and Series A funding to businesses in Fintech, Food & Agtech, Bio & Nanotech, and Cleantech sectors. Focuses on companies creating an inclusive and sustainable future. Does not disclose exact investment amounts. | Has made 29 investments. Specific volume in Argentina is not detailed. | Not available in the provided sources. |
| Grupo Pegasus | A private equity fund with a notable presence in Argentina. | Key facts include founding year 2000 and a portfolio count of 11 companies mentioned as of January 2025. | Portfolio count: 11 companies (as of Jan 2025). | Not available in the provided sources. |
| Inverlat | A private equity fund operating in Argentina. | Key facts include founding year 2011 and a portfolio count of 5 companies mentioned as of January 2025. | Portfolio count: 5 companies (as of Jan 2025). | Not available in the provided sources. |
| Kaszek | A prominent venture capital firm in Latin America with a presence in Buenos Aires. | Offers Seed to Series A+ funding. Primary investment sectors include Fintech, Edtech, Healthtech, Ecommerce, Marketplaces, Enterprise Software, and SaaS. Provides expertise and insights beyond just funding. | Has made 76 investments across Latin America. Specific volume in Argentina is not detailed. | Not available in the provided sources. |
| L Catterton | A global private equity firm with investment activity that includes Argentina. | As of January 2025, has a portfolio count of 293 companies globally. Invests in sectors such as Consumer Goods and Food and Agriculture. | Portfolio count: 293 companies globally (as of Jan 2025). | Not available in the provided sources. |
| Linzor Capital Partners | A regional private equity firm investing in middle market businesses across Latin America. | Has invested close to $1.2 billion in 25 deals since its founding in 2006. They have a local presence and focus on growth and impact. Noted as a new client of a prominent Argentine law firm in 2025. Recently announced the sale of a stake in Grupo EFE (Jan 2025) and published an Impact and Sustainability Report (Dec 2024). | Invested ~$1.2 billion in 25 deals across Latin America since 2006. Specific volume in Argentina is not detailed. | Not available in the provided sources. |
| NXTP Ventures | Described as the most prominent venture capital firm operating in Argentina. | Provides Seed and Series A funding to companies in specific sectors: B2B Cloud & SaaS, E-commerce Enablers, Fintech, B2B Marketplaces, AI, and Data-Driven Businesses. Investment size ranges from $500k to $3M for Seed and $2M to $5M for Series A. Has invested in over 130 companies. | Has made 130+ investments. Specific volume in Argentina is not detailed, but noted as the most prominent VC in Argentina. | Not available in the provided sources. |
| Sophia Capital | A private equity firm located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. | Specializes in making acquisition investments in the oil and gas sectors. Established in 2009. | Not available in the provided sources. | Not available in the provided sources. |
| Southern Cross Group | An Argentina-headquartered investment firm founded in 1998. | Focuses on consumer goods, oil and gas, healthcare, retail, transport, and tech-related companies across Latin America. Mentioned as facing challenges after raising a large fund in 2010, which led to investments in larger, less attractive deals. | Raised a $1.7 billion fund in 2010 (Latin America focus). Specific volume in Argentina is not detailed. | Not available in the provided sources. |
| The Exxel Group | A private equity fund with a history in Argentina. | Key facts include founding year 1991 and a portfolio count of 3 companies mentioned as of January 2025. | Portfolio count: 3 companies (as of Jan 2025). | Not available in the provided sources. |
| TRG Argentina Private Equity Fund | A private equity fund. | Noted as inactive with an AUM of $93.38 million. | AUM: $93.38 million. | Not available in the provided sources. |
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