South and North America

The Americas have always been lands of opportunity. Prehistoric settlers and modern immigrants alike have looked to the New World
for a fresh start in greener pastures. More than anything, the Americas offer variety and choice: from the rich, established
and progressive economies of Canada and the United States to the fledgling, promising new opportunities of Latin America,
these two continents offer something for everyone.

Countries in the Americas

North America is a continent rich in economic opportunity and is the largest and most highly-developed economy in the world. The U.S. dollar is the most-used currency in international transactions. The South American continent represents the economy of 12 nations, with Chile and Brazil leading the pack in terms of wealth. Regional economies experienced a growth-spurt in the 1990’s, when the South American nations adopted a Free-Market economy and overcame the debt crisis. Today, mining, agriculture and forestry are South America’s major industries.

Brazil

Read about the economic history of Brazil and discover the massive investment potential it has and is developing.

Canada

Read about the economic history of Canada and find out more about its investment potential today. Learn more about some of the most significant countries investing in Canada.

Argentina

Discover more about Argentina’s investment potential and find out why it has such potential for growth after years of economic strife.

United States

Discover more about investments in the United States – the economic capital of the world. Read about some of the most pertinent companies and individuals making investments in the country.

Mexico

Find out more about Mexico’s economic history, learn about some of the most significant investors in the country and discover where the country’s investment potential lies. Mexico

North America is a continent rich in economic opportunity and is the largest and most highly-developed economy in the world.

Companies Investing in the Americas

America’s Fortune 500 companies represented two-thirds of the U.S. GDP in 2017. Together, these companies amassed $12 trillion in revenue and made $840 billion in profits. There are no surprises among the leading-players, with Apple listed as the third most profitable company, and Walmart holding the coveted number one position. Other big players are AT&, and retail-giant Amazon. The Americas offer fertile ground for companies wishing to establish themselves there or grow their current operations into the region.

SoftBank Capital

Read about SoftBank Capital, a top US-based investment company involved in all investment stages, with focus on technology, mobile telecommunications, and SaaS.

Benchmark

Discover more about Benchmark, a top Silicon Valley investment firm that has been making waves with investments in France. Discover how the boom in investment in French technology companies has spurred on top investment firms like Benchmark.

XponentialWorks

XponentialWorks is a venture capital firm based in California. Read about the company’s history and investments.

GP Investments

GP Investments is a Brazilian alternative investment company with a focus on technology investments. Learn about the company’s history and find out about its most significant investments.

Redpoint Ventures

Discover more about Redpoint Ventures, an American investment firm that invests in local industry giants as well as a variety of companies in South America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia.

Socialatom Ventures

Socialatom Ventures is a seed capital firm founded by entrepreneur and investor Andrés Barreto. The company invests in global tech startups located across the Americas and are pioneers in the recent entrepreneurial ecosystem development in Latin America.

Avalon Ventures

Read about the American early-stage venture capital fund Avalon Ventures. Find out about its focus industries and learn more about its significant investments.

Index Ventures

Index Ventures is an international venture capital company that focuses on technology-aided companies.

Princeville Capital

Princeville Capital is a US-based investment company which is focused on growth-stage technology companies.

The Americas offer fertile ground for companies wishing to establish themselves there or grow their current operations into the region.

Investors with Interest in the Americas

The United States is one of the most popular countries in the world for foreign investment. It has many competitive advantages which help it hold this coveted position. These include its open regulatory environment, leading consumer market and culture that supports entrepreneurism and innovation. The United Kingdom is the largest direct investor in the US, followed by Japan, The Netherlands, Canada and, surprisingly due to its tiny size, Luxembourg.

Carlos Slim

Read about Carlos Slim, a Mexican-Lebanese investor, business magnate and billionaire. Find out more about his early life, career, and notable investments. Carlos Slim

Avi Reichental

Avi Reichental is an intrepid investor, digital manufacturing expert and thought leader, driven by the desire to invest in the technologies of tomorrow.

John Doerr

L. John Doerr is known for his support and funding of the world’s most remarkable entrepreneurs and most successful tech companies.

Steve Case

Steve Case is an American businessman who introduced the world to AOL. Find out about his business ventures.

Andrés Barreto

Andrés Barreto, a Colombian-American entrepreneur who is involved with several investments that tie the US to Latin America. Discover more about his life…

Leonardo DiCaprio

With an ever-growing collection of investments geared for ecological change, Leonardo DiCaprio has made a strong statement that he is committed to a greener world

Charlie Songhurst

Daniel Curran is a Silicon Valley Investor with over 176 startups in his portfolio. He is the founder and CEO of CustEX Determinant Platform as well as the director of a number of other organizations. His position and clout as an angel investor rank him at seven on Forbes and his position is bolstered by an impressive track record of successful exits and large investments.

Julio Vasconcellos

Read about Julio Vasconellos, founder of Graph Ventures and CEO of Prefer. Find out more about how his career developed and learn about his significant investments.

Baldo Sanso

Baldo Sanso is an Italian-Venezuelan executive and investor. He serves as president of Tracia Hong Kong and is Director of the Swiss China Corporation.

Featured Stories from the Americas

Read our featured stories from around the American continents, and discover the latest investment developments and trends that may help shape your view of the region.