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Valor’s Antoine Colaço on the LAVCA & SVB Trends in Tech Webinar

On September 4, our Partner Antoine Colaço joined the panel for the annual Trends in Tech Webinar, co-hosted by LAVCA and SVB. The event provided a deep dive into the findings of the latest LAVCA Ecosystem Insights Report, charting the direction of the Latin American VC landscape in 2025.

The conversation, which included perspectives from MAYA Capital, Alexia Ventures, and NAZCA, reinforced several key trends we are tracking at Valor. The primary focus was the continued stability in VC deployment post-market adjustment, with robust activity persisting in the early-stage and seed segments.

Antoine’s insights centered on the nuanced strategies required to navigate the current environment. We discussed the growing divergence of market performance across the region, noting the renewed dynamism in Spanish-speaking Latin America and the rising investment figures in Mexico, which, for the first time in 15 years, outpaced Brazil in venture investment in the first half of 2025. This underscores the need for a truly pan-regional strategy.

The panel also addressed the evolving definition of growth and the importance of capital efficiency. Our view remains that founders focused on unit economics and building for long-term category leadership are best positioned to secure follow-on financing. The market is rewarding substance over speed.

It was a productive and candid discussion, highlighting the resilience and geographic complexity of the region. We encourage you to explore the full data and analysis in the official report:

Download the latest LAVCA Ecosystem Insights Report here.

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