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Magma Partners: Our 2018

December 28, 2018

February 23, 2021

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By: Nathan Lustig

2018 was an expansion year for Magma Partners. We started on a high note, closing our Fund II with backing from LPs in Chile, Colombia, Argentina, China and the US in January.

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Nathan Lustig's Interview with Pedro Varas, CEO and Co-Founder of FounderList

September 7, 2018

February 23, 2021

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By: Nathan Lustig

Last month, I had Pedro Varas, the CEO of FounderList, interview me in Spanish on three topics: my personal journey, my view on the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Latin America, and vesting. You can watch the three trailers and find the link

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Doing Business in Ecuador

September 1, 2017

February 23, 2021

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By: Nathan Lustig

Ecuador is a geographically small, Andean country rich in history and home to 16.1 million people, which makes it nearly the same size as Chile by population. The capital city, Quito, is officially recognized as a world heritage site

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Doing Business in Panama

August 22, 2017

February 23, 2021

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By: Nathan Lustig

Home to the famous 48-mile canal, Panama is a central location for import and export, serving as a connector to ports and cities worldwide. Panama has free trade agreements with many countries, including the United States

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Pros and Cons of Doing Business in Costa Rica

August 16, 2017

February 23, 2021

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By: Nathan Lustig

Costa Rica, literally “Rich Coast” in Spanish, is a fitting name for a country with diverse geography which ranges from tropical rainforests to vast oceanscapes. Five million people call Costa Rica home

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Pros and Cons of Doing Business in Uruguay

August 11, 2017

February 23, 2021

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By: Nathan Lustig

The small country of Uruguay, wedged between its two much larger neighbors, Argentina and Brazil, is home to 3.4 million people and has been on the forefront of many innovative reforms. Uruguay ranks first in Latin America for democracy

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Pros and Cons of Doing Business in Brazil

August 1, 2017

February 23, 2021

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By: Nathan Lustig

Brazil is the fifth largest country by area in the world and the second most populous in the Americas behind the United States, boasting a population of more than 200 million people. This population is largely middle class

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Doing Business in Paraguay

July 26, 2017

February 23, 2021

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By: Nathan Lustig

The landlocked country of Paraguay flies below the radar for many entrepreneurs and travelers alike. Home to 6.7 million people, Paraguay has a GDP of $27.44 billion as of 2016, representing 0.4% of the world economy.

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Challenges and Opportunities of Doing Business in Mexico

July 12, 2017

February 23, 2021

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By: Nathan Lustig

Mexico’s business opportunities rival those of any other emerging economy in the world. Despite a complicated history with violence and corruption, the country is starting to transform its negative reputation into new opportunities.

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Doing Business in Colombia: Advantages and Disadvantages

July 5, 2017

February 23, 2021

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By: Nathan Lustig

Colombia has come a long way as a country and as a place to do business. The sensationalized version of Colombia that Narcos depicts is no longer accurate, though the reputation lives on.

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