Having seen the difficulty agri-operators have had last year raising working capital, OALA is committed to supporting exports with their working capital needs.

We can step in where local banks can’t by providing pre and post export facilities that will increase volumes traded.

Beyond exports, we have also seen an increased interest in agri-tech and agro-processing investments from international investors. Therefore, we will actively be originating transactions that require CAPEX for businesses looking to expand.

With a volatile interest rate and inflation environment, liquidity within Latin America has been hard to obtain. In these environments it tends to be the SME that suffer. Banks are squeezed and are extremely risk averse when it comes to lending to SMEs and as such, liquidity is reserved for large blue-chip companies that carry less risk to banks.

International investors see this as an opportunity to intervene. More funds are looking for ways create to impact by providing liquidity to SMEs when banks are not. They do this by financing platforms and funds in collaboration with fintech originators.

OALA is looking to work with financial technology platforms who have access to the market and can originate transactions. Alongside these platforms, we want to work with experienced fund managers who can manage the underlying risk and ensure that investors’ money is deployed in the right areas.

Infrastructure development in Latin America is pivotal for unlocking the region’s economic potential and fostering inclusive growth. Improved infrastructure, including transportation networks, energy systems, and telecommunications, facilitates trade, connects remote regions to markets, and attracts investment. Moreover, modern infrastructure enhances productivity, reduces logistical costs, and boosts competitiveness, driving economic diversification and job creation.

OALA is committed to supporting the full spectrum of infrastructure developers to continue helping the region grow.