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Insights on entrepreneurship, Latin American markets, and lessons from building companies in the region. From the team at The StartupVC.

How Does M&A in Chile Work? A Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Companies

Chile is Latin America's third largest M&A market, with 367 deals worth US$13.3 billion in 2024. Chile recorded 367 M&A deals worth about US$13.3 ...

What Is M&A in Brazil? A Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Companies

M&A in Brazil hit BRL 187.8 billion across 1,142 deals through August 2025, the largest deal market in Latin America. Foreign buyers now drive ...

M&A in Colombia: Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Companies

Colombia closed 161 M&A deals in 2024, up 18% year over year, with disclosed value above US$5.9 billion. M&A in Colombia spans share and ...

M&A in Mexico: Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Companies

Mexico is Latin America's second-largest M&A market, with 359 deals worth US$17.06 billion recorded in 2024. Buyers and sellers complete Mexican deals using share ...

How Do You Buy a SaaS or Software Company in Latin America? Valuation, Diligence, and Deal Structure

Latin America's SaaS market reached USD 21.4 billion in 2024 and grew 23%, the fastest of any region. The region recorded 219 tech M&A ...

What Is the Country Risk Premium in Latin American Business Valuation?

Country risk premiums add 1.1% to 9.7% to LatAm equity returns, above the US base of 4.23%. Damodaran's January 2026 data sets the US ...

What Are EBITDA Multiples in Latin American M&A? Benchmarks by Sector and Country (2026)

EBITDA multiples in Latin American M&A run 4x to 12x in 2026, with a 6.7x services median. EBITDA multiples in Latin America averaged 6.7x ...

How to Acquire a Tax Advisory Firm in Latin America: Valuation, Partner Economics, and Integration

Tax advisory firms in Latin America trade at 8x to 12x EBITDA when recurring revenue tops 70%, above the 6.7x regional median. Buyers acquire ...

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