TY - JOUR T1 - Hispanic-American Venture Capital JF - The Journal of Private Equity SP - 55 LP - 63 DO - 10.3905/jpe.2000.319945 VL - 3 IS - 4 AU - Angel Morales AU - Javier Saade Y1 - 2000/11/30 UR - https://pm-research.com/content/3/4/55.abstract N2 - 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. ER -