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 or asset purchases. The CNA reviews large mergers, replacing COFECE in 2025. Foreign investors may own 100% of most companies and pay 25% or 35% capital gains tax. The Startup VC […]
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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 deals in 2025, up 25% from 2024, with software leading. Private SaaS companies trade near 4.8x to 5.3x ARR, while strong retention and growth can push multiples to 12x. The Startup
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 base equity risk premium at 4.23%. Country risk premiums then range from 1.10% in Chile to 9.71% in Argentina. Brazil adds 3.24%, Mexico 2.46%, and Colombia 2.85% to the cost of
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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 for services firms in 2025, down from 8.5x a year earlier. Chile prices near 9.7x, Brazil near 7.2x, and the region closed 2,650 deals worth about US$96 billion. The Startup VC,
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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 a tax advisory firm in Latin America by valuing recurring compliance revenue, structuring partner rollover equity of 5% to 20%, and managing client concentration below 15%. Latin America recorded 2,650 M&A
Buying a corporate secretarial services company in Latin America taps recurring entity revenue in a USD 12.9 billion global market. A corporate secretarial firm handles company formation, registered agent duties, and compliance for client entities. Buyers value these firms on recurring entity revenue. Multi-country platforms sell for 6x to 12x EBITDA. Vistra acquired Biz Latin
Buying a payroll company in Latin America gives you recurring revenue and sticky client contracts, in a regional EOR market worth about USD 235 million in 2025. Latin America’s payroll and EOR sector is consolidating fast. The global payroll services market will reach USD 18.24 billion by 2030, up from USD 12.94 billion in 2024.
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Latin America’s BPO market reached USD 14.07 billion in 2024 and grows near 9% a year, making nearshore contact center acquisitions a fast-rising M&A category. Buying a BPO company in Latin America means acquiring seats, contracts, and bilingual agents in markets like Colombia and Mexico. High-performing BPOs trade at 6-10x EBITDA. Deals close in 6
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Latin America’s legal services market is consolidating fast, with the regional ALSP sector worth USD 81.4 billion in 2024 and growing toward USD 131 billion by 2033. Buyers acquire legal services companies in Latin America through ALSP purchases or MSO structures, not direct law firm ownership. Lawyer-only rules in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile block non-lawyer
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Accounting firms sell for about 1.0x revenue or 4x to 7x adjusted EBITDA in Latin America, making them the region’s most active B2B services roll-up target. Latin America recorded 2,650 M&A deals worth $96 billion in 2025. Accounting practices lead professional-services deal volume because they earn recurring revenue. Buyers pay 70% to 80% cash at