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#103 - Patterns and opportunities in emerging markets: Allen Taylor, Endeavor Catalyst
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#103 - Patterns and opportunities in emerging markets: Allen Taylor, Endeavor Catalyst
FromLatitud Podcast
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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Pretty much everyone knows Endeavor, which is a thriving global community for high-impact entrepreneurs. What you might not know is that Endeavor also has a co-investment arm called Endeavor Catalyst, which has over US$ 500 million in assets under management and has participated in rounds alongside General Atlantic, a16z and Softbank, among others.Endeavor Catalyst has been active since 2012 and works with a long-term view in emerging markets. So far, it has seen 49 of its investees reach unicorn status – including Rappi in Colombia and Careem in Dubai – and it has just announced its 4th fund, closed at almost US$ 300 million.Having been managing director for about a decade, Allen Taylor has been with Endeavor since 2006 and has a lot to share about entrepreneurship in developing countries.Today Allen and I talk about:How recent changes in financial markets can impact investments in Latin AmericaWhat's different about having founders invest in other foundersWhat Endeavor Catalyst plans for its new US$ 292 million fundSet up an international corporate structure accepted by international investors with Latitud Go.
Released:
Aug 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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