SinoLatin Capital is launched as an investment advisory firm focused exclusively on cross-border transactions between China and Latin America. Located in Shanghai’s financial district, SinoLatin assists Latin American companies seeking both equity and debt financing from the Chinese market.
Reportedly, the firm has a team of China-Latin American investment bankers experienced at major investment banks and private equity firms. The firm currently has a $5 billion deal pipeline that includes three exclusive fundraising mandates totaling $320 million, including financing a $200 million Brazilian soybean company, a $100 million forestry plantation and $20 million farming operation, both in Uruguay.
Erik Bethel, CEO and founding partner of SinoLatin Capital, said: “We are positioned to assist Latin American companies seeking to access Chinese investment capital which is becomingly an increasingly vital center for global finance. Positioned to leverage its on-the-ground presence in China and its deep Latin America expertise, SinoLatin Capital provides financial products and services to private and institutional investors and corporate clients, while creating value with its insight and enhancing social entrepreneurship in China and Latin America. The firm has three core businesses – investment banking advisory, private equity and research. It will focus on sectors of strategic interest to China, including agribusiness, manufacturing, forestry, mining and infrastructure.”
