%0 Journal Article %A Angel Morales %A Javier Saade %T Hispanic-American Venture Capital %B Financing the Growth of the Latino Market %D 2000 %R 10.3905/jpe.2000.319945 %J The Journal of Private Equity %P 55-63 %V 3 %N 4 %X Investment capital is scarce in market sectors originating within and directly serving the rapidly expanding Hispanic-American community. With buying power estimated at well over $200 billion, and expected to approach $520 billion by 2020, this is a sector with unique characteristics and tremendous potential that deserves special consideration. Companies with a clearly Hispanic focus can thrive within a community that takes pride in its distinct cultural heritage, but a dearth of start-up funding makes the task of launching such an enterprise daunting. The authors discuss the need for Latino-focused early-stage venture capital and propose that a dedicated "Latino incubato"may provide the best solution. %U https://jpe.pm-research.com/content/iijpriveq/3/4/55.full.pdf