• A $30 million equity investment will expand opportunities for innovative firms and accelerate digital transformation across the region.

WASHINGTON – IDB Invest has approved a $30 million equity investment in Valor Growth Americas III, L.P. (VGAIII), a new private equity fund managed by Valor Capital Group. The fund will provide growth capital to late-stage, venture-backed, technology-enabled companies operating in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). This initiative seeks to strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem by supporting firms that drive productivity, expand internationally, and deliver improved products and services to underserved populations.

With a $300 million target size, VGAIII will invest in about 15 early growth companies in sectors such as fintech, blockchain, artificial intelligence, software, and climate tech. IDB Invest’s  anchor commitment is expected to catalyze further investment from regional and international institutional investors.  

The transaction comes at a pivotal moment for LAC's venture capital market, creating nex opportunities for technology-driven firms to scale and compete globally.   VGAIII will mobilize capital and expertise to help innovative companies expand their reach and deliver solutions that improve productivity.  

Beyond financing, IDB Invest will provide advisory services to VGAII’s portfolio companies focused on promoting women’s leadership and creating internship programs for women in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

This investment reinforces IDB Invest’s commitment to fostering innovation and sustainable development in Latin America & the Caribbean. By supporting Valor Capital’s growth platform, IDB Invest continues to play a pivotal role in expanding access to capital and accelerating the region’s digital transformation. 

About IDB Invest 

IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of $22 billion in assets under management and more than 440 clients in 25 countries, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries. Visit our website: www.idbinvest.org/en.