The Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LAVCA) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting the growth of the private equity and venture capital industry in Latin America. LAVCA’s membership is comprised of over 120 firms, from leading global investment firms active in the region to local fund managers from Mexico to Argentina. Member firms control assets in excess of 50 billion dollars, directed at capitalizing and growing Latin American businesses. LAVCA also collaborates with a range of partner organizations dedicated to entrepreneurship, venture philanthropy and social enterprises.