Far from the challenging economic situationhe Libertad Palace He brought together an important call for local and foreign capitals in a forum that sought to value Argentina’s potential as a destination for investors. Energy, Agrifood, technology and artificial intelligence They are some of the prominent sectors that move away from the macro, to focus on projects that have high long -term potential.
The event was inaugurated by Mariano MayerPresident of Arcapand was attended by Diego SucalascaExecutive President of the Argentine Investment Agency and International Trade (AAICI).
“This year we want to continue with the reflection initiated in 2024, positioning Argentina as an investment destination. The dialogue between ecosystems is key to the positioning of Latin America as a large region to invest. From Arcap we also want to highlight the role of fund managers, which day by day they work to attract capital to Argentina and strengthen our entrepreneurial ecosystem,” Mayer said.
Sucalesca, meanwhile, stressed: “Private capital is the true engine of growth and the main agent in business development; it is the one who generates wealth and employment. To enhance this key performance in the country, we launched an agency that strategically thinks both commercial promotion and the attraction of investments in Argentina.” He added: “There is an Argentine that improved the business climate from new trade agreements, new external market openings for our products and new normative frameworks, such as Rigi.”
During your presentation, Miguel GaluccioCEO of Energy viewrecalled: “In Argentina, in 2012 industries were closed because gas was missing and we had to take care of it in winter for the residential. We lacked light oil and there were queues at the service station to shine gasoline. Change the mind set and believe that there was abundance when we were living in a scarcity, it was difficult. But that is the secret.”
“Learning until here is that Argentina is a world of opportunities. But what brought me here is the way I faced them. I already told them that there is no formula, but if it had to synthesize it, I would do it in four components: to believe in what we are going to build, total and contagious conviction, innovation to invent what we need, execute as a team and well, every time and always, ”he said.
For its part, Sebastián SpenaCorporate Venturing Manager of Banco Galiciahe contributed his gaze on the country: “We trust in the country and in the region to continue investing in sectors where there are opportunities. Argentina and their entrepreneurs are proof of the resilience and vocation to innovate and progress.”
He added: “Investments and private capital are still engines of development, and the potential of Argentina and Latin America is real and tangible. Taking advantage of it requires betting, working and committing, and that is what we are doing.”
Private capital continues to maintain dynamism
Between 2020 and 2024, the Argentine startups They raised U $ 2,558 million in private capital of local and international investors, with peaks in 2021 and 2022. In 2024, the flow of new investment rounds remained dynamic, reflecting confidence in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Since its creation in 2016, Arcap It went from 17 to 91 members in 2024. These have invested in 1,384 companiesthey performed 160 follow-on And they specified 61 Exitsconfirming the degree of maturity of the sector. In addition, the 63% of the associated funds were created in the last five yearswhich shows the expansion of the investment network and the arrival of new players.
Currently, 42.9% correspond to Seed capital11% to entrepreneurial capital and about 9% to Private Equitywith tickets ranging from US $ 25,000 to US $ 5 million. It also emphasizes that 25% of the funds in stages Seed and Venture Capital are inserted in a corporation, which reinforces the importance of Corporate Venture Capital in the impulse of new companies.
The forum brought together the main referents of the private capital ecosystem, Venture Capital and large investments, with the aim of deepening the opportunities offered by Argentina in the short, medium and long term.
The program included Keynotes and panels with businessmen, leading investors and government representatives. Among the confirmed speakers they stood out Adriana Tortajada, Susana García Robles, Bianca Martinelli, Gabriela Castillo, Agustín Otero Monsegur, María Julia Bearzi and Thiago Maluf.
Referents also participated as Marcelo Cavazzoli (Lemon), Patrick Arippol (Alexia Ventures), Rafa de Haro (Comet), Marcelo Gonçalves (VC Dome), Carolina Lustosa (IDB Lab), Carlos Moreno (IFC), Roberto Murchison (Murchison Group), Sebastián Popik (Aqua Capital), Hanna Schium (growth) (growth) and Sebastián Spena (Galicia Ventures)among others.
Source: Ambito
