Publications

01 Jun 2002
News

Latin American Conference Highlights Region's Diversity

have them, they have a long-term bond but it's probably the least damaging solution to the problems they are facing right now.” Felipe Monteiro, a senior researcher at HBS's Latin America Research Center... View Details

April 1998 (Revised March 1999)
Case

Chile: The Latin American Tiger?

Examines Chile's development strategy since 1973. Following a series of domestic economic reforms, the country must decide whether to join a regional trading block. Considers the advantages and disadvantages of regional trade agreements and examines the differences... View Details

Keywords: Trade; Developing Countries and Economies; Macroeconomics; Chile

30 May 2024
Video

BiGS Voices from Latin America: An interview with Fulvio Pagani of Grupo Arcor

Fall 2007
Article

A Comprehensive Look at the Private Equity Industry in Mexico (1990–2006)

By: Roberto Charvel

This article is one of the few historical numerical reviews of a private equity industry in an emerging market. View Details

Keywords: Emerging Market; Latin America; Mexico; Economic Sectors; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital; Capital Markets; Private Equity; Financial Services Industry; Latin America; North and Central America

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29 Aug 2024
News

A Kick Start for Latin American Startups

When Monica Saggioro Leal (MBA 2018) and her business partner, Lara Lemann, started MAYA Capital, a tech-focused, Brazilian VC firm launched in 2018, they wanted to take a hands-on approach with their startup investments in their first 12 months. They wanted to support... View Details

November 2022
Case

Arcos Dorados’ Quest for the Digitalization of Last-Mile Delivery in Colombia

By: Jorge Tamayo, Jenyfeer Martinez Buitrago and Mariana Cal

In 2018, Francisco Staton, Managing Director of Arcos Dorados in Colombia had to decide on the company’s strategy to expand its food ordering and delivery business in the country. Arcos Dorados stood as McDonald’s largest independent franchisee, and Colombia was one of... View Details

19 Apr 2023
News

A Kick Start for Latin American Startups

capitalists not to get too involved in their portfolio, as it would be a waste of time and companies should be left to do their own thing. But this was a maturing VC ecosystem in Latin America, says Saggioro Leal. "We started to realize... View Details

Keywords: Maureen Harmon

26 Jul 2023

Exploring HBS from a Latin American Perspective

Join us for a virtual session designed for prospective students from Latin America as we discuss the opportunities and experiences awaiting you at Harvard Business School. The event will include a panel of... View Details

June 2021
Case

Building the Governance to Take Capital SAFI to the Next Level

By: V.G. Narayanan, Asis Martinez Jerez and Mariana Cal

Asset management firm Capital SAFI wanted to attract new strategic investors and expand to other countries. Having the right corporate governance in place was critical to achieve this goal. View Details

Keywords: Board Of Directors; Transparency; Sustainable Finance; South America; Latin America; Corporate Governance; Governance Controls; Governing and Advisory Boards; Business Organization; Corporate Strategy; Transformation; Investment Funds; Financial Services Industry; Bolivia; South America; Latin America

30 May 2024
Video

BiGS Voices from Latin America: An Interview with Fernando Assad of Vivenda

February 2015 (Revised April 2017)
Case

Edyficar and Mibanco: The Emergence of M&A in Microfinance

By: Michael Chu

Mibanco, a microfinance icon, is for sale, and Edyficar, owned by Banco del Credito (BCP), Peru's largest bank, is evaluating its acquisition. Until recently, such a transaction would have been fanciful given Mibanco's preeminent role in Peruvian microfinance, which... View Details

Keywords: Base Of The Pyramid; Peru; Latin America; Microfinance; Commercial Banking; Mergers and Acquisitions; Banking Industry; Latin America; Peru

2006
Article

The Unfulfilled Need of Venture Capital in Mexico

By: Roberto Charvel, Luis Fernando Gonzalez and Dario Olivas

This article reviews the nascent state of venture capital in Mexico as of 2006. View Details

Keywords: Mexico; Emerging Market; Latin America; Entrepreneurial Finance; Venture Capital; Financial Services Industry; Latin America; North and Central America

Article

What are the Industries Attracting Private Equity Investments in Latin America?: Evidence from Twenty-five Countries from 2001 to 2008

By: Roberto Charvel

This article shows what are the industries attracting private equity investments in Latin America over time. View Details

Keywords: Private Equity; Venture Capital; Entrepreneurial Finance; Alternative Assets; Emerging Market; Business Ventures; Economics; Finance; Financial Services Industry; Latin America

30 May 2024
Video

BiGS Voices from Latin America: An Interview with Enrique Téllez Kuenzler of Desarrolladora Del Parque

September 2022
Case

ROI vs. ROI: The Grupo Baobá Family Office

By: Lauren Cohen, Hao Gao, Jiawei Ye and Grace Headinger

Fernando Scodro, a third-generation member of his family, mulled over the next step in integrating an ESG strategy into his family office’s investment portfolio. While his family office, Grupo Baobá, had made excellent progress in incorporating his family’s values into... View Details

Keywords: Impact Investing; ESG; Green Building; Family; Partnership; Latin America; Brazil; Buildings and Facilities; Green Buildings; Family Business; Family and Family Relationships; Financial Management; Partners and Partnerships; Financial Services Industry; Brazil; Latin America

September 1998 (Revised July 2009)
Case

Power Across Latin America: Endesa de Chile

Endesa, a privatized Chilean electricity generator, has made significant investments in the privatization of Argentina's electricity sector and is now contemplating an even larger privatization opportunity in Peru. In deciding how much to bid in Peru, Endesa must... View Details

Keywords: Expansion; Energy Generation; Privatization; Government and Politics; Utilities Industry; Peru; Chile