PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Angel Morales AU - Javier Saade TI - Hispanic-American Venture Capital AID - 10.3905/jpe.2000.319945 DP - 2000 Nov 30 TA - The Journal of Private Equity PG - 55--63 VI - 3 IP - 4 4099 - https://pm-research.com/content/3/4/55.short 4100 - https://pm-research.com/content/3/4/55.full AB - 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.