#103 - Patterns and opportunities in emerging markets: Allen Taylor, Endeavor Catalyst

<p>Pretty much everyone knows <b>Endeavor</b>, which is a thriving global community for high-impact entrepreneurs. What you might not know is that Endeavor also has a co-investment arm called <b>Endeavor Catalyst</b>, which has over US$ 500 million in assets under management and has participated in rounds alongside General Atlantic, a16z and Softbank, among others.</p><p>Endeavor Catalyst has been active since 2012 and works with a long-term view in emerging markets. So far, it has seen <em>49 of its investees reach unicorn status</em> – including Rappi in Colombia and Careem in Dubai – and it has just announced its 4th fund, closed at almost <em>US$ 300 million.</em></p><p>Having been <b>managing director</b> for about a decade, <b>Allen Taylor</b> has been with Endeavor since 2006 and has a lot to share about entrepreneurship in developing countries.<br/><br/><em>Today Allen and I talk about:</em></p><ul><li>How recent changes in financial markets can impact investments in Latin America</li><li>What&apos;s different about having founders invest in other founders</li><li>What Endeavor Catalyst plans for its new US$ 292 million fund</li></ul><p>Set up an international corporate structure accepted by international investors with <a href="https://go.latitud.com/?utm_source=latitud&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=description-link"><b>Latitud Go</b></a>.</p>