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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 to Integrate Acquisitions Across Latin America: 100-Day Plans, Payroll, ERP, and Cultural Steps

Post-merger integration in Latin America works best with a 100-day plan, since Day-1 synergy tracking drives 92% success rates. Latin America recorded over 700 ...

How to Value a Company in Latin America: Methodologies, Multiples, and LatAm Adjustments

Latin American services companies trade at a median 6.7x EV/EBITDA in 2025, with recurring-revenue firms reaching 8x to 12x. Business valuation in Latin America ...

How to Prepare for M&A Due Diligence in Latin America: Sell-Side Checklist, Data Room, and Regional Risks

Latin America recorded 2,650 M&A deals worth nearly US$96 billion in the first 11 months of 2025. Inbound investment rose 45% year over year. ...

How to Increase the Valuation of a Services Company in Latin America: A Founder’s Pre-Sale Playbook

Services companies in Latin America trade at 6.7x EV/EBITDA, with multi-country platforms commanding premium multiples. Latin America recorded 2,650 M&A deals worth US$96 billion ...

How to Sell a Founder-Led Business in Latin America: Valuation, Earnouts, and Exit Steps

Selling a founder-led business in Latin America takes 9-12 months and trades at 6-8x EBITDA, with ~31% of price deferred through earnouts. Latin America ...

How to Prepare a Company for Sale in Latin America: Financial Cleanup, KPI Documentation, and the 12-18 Month Roadmap

Sellers who prepare 12-18 months ahead capture 20-50% higher valuations than unprepared founders in Latin American M&A processes. Sell side preparation Latin America runs ...

How to Sell a Company in Latin America: The Founder’s M&A Playbook

Selling a company in Latin America takes 6 to 12 months. Four sell-side stages drive the process: prepare, market, diligence, and close. Latin America ...

International Market Entry Playbook for B2B Companies in Latin America

Latin America's B2B eCommerce market reached USD 860 billion in 2025 and grows 23.9% per year through 2033. Brazil holds 45% of regional eCommerce. ...

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