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New Private equity record in Latin America. Time to invest?

While Fund-raising decreased by 7 % in the U.S., European Latin America Private equity firms raised a record $8.1 billion for investments in the region, representing more than twice the previous year, according to the Latin American Venture Capital Association. Are prices going up too fast? Brazil among peers in Latin America Brazil is the top countryContinue reading “New Private equity record in Latin America. Time to invest?”

Is Brazil a leader in energy matters?

International personalities attending the 2nd World Forum on Sustainability, in Manaus Amazon reinforced the role of Brazil in as a clean energy producer. If Brazil plays it well, leadership in environmental issues may be a huge business opportunity. What did they say On the last day of the event, Bill Clinton, former U.S. President, scribed a leadership role to Brazil inContinue reading “Is Brazil a leader in energy matters?”

Brazilian fruit at Gulfood 2011: a 226% increase in sales

Project “Brazilian Fruit” exceeded a lot the expectations for Gulfood 2011. Businesses were closed on the order of $ 7.5 million in the event, which represented an increase of 226% compared to last year. The number of contacts also increased about 40%, both in the booth visitations and contacts made. The organization’s estimate is that over the nextContinue reading “Brazilian fruit at Gulfood 2011: a 226% increase in sales”

Sustainability Forum begins today in the Amazon

The 2nd INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABILITY starts today in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, Brazil. The debate around economic, environmental and social sustainability of the Amazon and the planet will be attended by former US President Bill Clinton, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and filmmaker James Cameron as well as 600 business, political and environmental leaders from Brazil and around the world.Continue reading “Sustainability Forum begins today in the Amazon”

How would you like Dilma, Mategna and PT to run Vale?

Rumors that Brazilian federal government aims to replace Roger Agnelli, Vale’s CEO, have been surrounding the market for a long time. Yesterday, minister Guido Mantega, representing the Federal government as one large shareholder, officially requested Bradesco, another large shareholder, the substitution of Roger Agnelli as Vale CEO, according to Estado broadcast agency. Supposedly, the governmentContinue reading “How would you like Dilma, Mategna and PT to run Vale?”