Latin American Access

What Latin American Access does

Access Latin America is a privately held international business consultancy founded in the mid-2000s that assists foreign companies in establishing and operating business ventures across Latin American markets. Headquartered with a representative presence in the Netherlands and Miami, the firm operates through six offices spanning Argentina (Buenos Aires), Brazil (São Paulo via partner BrazilBizz), Chile (Santiago), Mexico (via partner Mextend), Peru (Lima), and the Netherlands, with extended network coverage into Ecuador. The company is led by a multidisciplinary team of country directors, each of whom has lived and worked in their respective Latin American market for 15-20+ years, with prior experience at organizations including Unilever, KPMG, Heineken, ING, Philips, and Aon.

The firm's service portfolio covers the full market-entry lifecycle: partner selection and networking, due diligence and market scans, company registration, legal and tax representation, local subsidiary administration, business missions and trade fair coordination, and, via the Cape Horn/ONEtoONE alliance, M&A sell-side and buy-side advisory and capital raising. Revenue is generated entirely through customized professional services engagements billed on a project or retainer basis; pricing is not publicly disclosed and there is no software, platform, or AI-enabled product component. Distribution is direct through country directors and a network of strategic partners, supplemented by referrals and participation in trade missions.

The company is structured as a network of independent consultants and regional partners rather than a traditional corporate hierarchy, with no institutional investors, no parent company, and no recorded M&A activity. Its customer base spans 300+ foreign enterprises served since 2006 across sectors including agricultural equipment, dredging, renewable energy, mining, and consumer goods. The firm has no disclosed patents, trademarks, regulatory actions, or AI/ML technology stack.

Name

Latin American Access

Legal name

Access Latin America

Website

https://accesslatinamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Access Latin America is a privately held international consultancy that helps foreign companies enter and operate in Latin American markets, providing partner selection, market entry, company registration, legal representation, and M&A advisory through six offices in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Advisory Services: Revenue is generated through professional consulting services including market studies, due diligence, company registration, legal representation, and local subsidiary administration. Services are customized to client needs and likely billed on a project or retainer basis.
2. Business Mission and Trade Fair Services: Organizing business missions, trade fair participation, and exhibition support for clients entering Latin American markets.
3. Investment and M&A Advisory: Sell-side and buy-side advisory services, capital raising, and strategic advisory for mergers and acquisitions in Latin America.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Latin American Access provides customized market entry and business development consulting to foreign companies expanding into Latin America. Services span partner selection and networking, due diligence and market scans, company registration, local legal and administrative representation, trade missions and exhibitions, local subsidiary administration, and investment/M&A advisory. Engagements are delivered by country directors embedded in each target market and supported by a strategic partner network spanning Europe and South America.

Product overview

Access Latin America is a business consultancy firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for companies seeking to enter or expand operations in Latin American markets. The core offering consists of market entry consulting services including Partner Selection & Networking, Project Management, Due Diligence & Market Scan, and Starting a Business & Representation. Supporting services include Business Missions & Trips, Company Registration, Trade Fairs and Exhibitions, Legal Representation, Market Studies, Local Subsidiary Administration, and Investment Services. The firm operates through regional offices in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Mexico, and the Netherlands, providing personalized advisory with multilingual teams that possess deep understanding of local business culture and practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Partner Selection & Networking Connects foreign clients entering Latin American markets with strategic players, including potential business partners, specialized service providers, and personnel, leveraging the firm's in-country network.
• Due Diligence & Market Scan Provides pre-entry market studies and comprehensive business appraisals to evaluate market potential, competition, pricing, restrictions, and commercial viability for foreign entrants.
• Starting a Business & Local Representation Functions as the client's eyes and ears on the Latin American market, operating as local representative without requiring the client to add local headcount or establish a local office.
• Project Management Manages diverse client projects across sectors, including business trip organization, company visits, software development monitoring, and export product sourcing, with close client collaboration.
• Business Missions & Trips Organizes trade missions enabling companies to enter new markets through company search, selection, and business visit arrangements with consultants accompanying clients.
• Company Registration Assists with company registration procedures, paperwork, partnership agreements, tax information, and import advantages, including free trade zones such as Uruguay for transit shipments.
• Trade Fairs and Exhibitions Provides event planning assistance including location selection, content definition, inscription procedures, hotel reservations, and promotional material printing.
• Legal Representation Acts as local legal representative providing a local address, serving as local reference for legal issues, handling bank interactions, and representing companies before tax and government entities.
• Local Subsidiary Administration Coordinates administrative, organizational, and financial tasks for client subsidiaries, acting as independent manager with registered accountants and lawyers.
• Investment Services Provides independent advisory on Mergers & Acquisitions including Sell-side and Buy-side Advisory, Fund Raising, and Strategic Advisory, delivered through Cape Horn Investment Advisory and ONEtoONE Corporate Finance affiliations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Assisted over 300 foreign companies establishing successful business ventures in Latin America since 2006

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• ONEtoONE Corporate FinancemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Cape Horn Investment Advisory SpA, co-founded by Maarten Kraaijenhagen in 2013, became the partner of ONEtoONE Corporate Finance in 2017. ONEtoONE is a global M&A advisory firm with 40 offices on 5 continents, providing services including company valuations, sell-side and buy-side advisory, capital raising, mergers, strategic advisory, and debt structuring.
• BrazilBizzcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Strategic partnership for Brazil operations. Founded by Sander Steverink in 1995, BrazilBizz provides international consultancy services focusing on foreign companies wanting to start in Brazil, including partner-searches, match making, founding Brazilian subsidiaries, and market research. Since 2013 BrazilBizz has been Access Latin America's strategic partner for Brazil.
• MextendcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational consultancy firm founded by Mark Holthuizen in 2017, focused on foreign clients looking to expand sales territory to Mexico. Services include market research, match-making, commercial representation, and landing services for companies opening commercial branches or factories in Mexico. Also provides nearshoring services for US and Canadian customers.
• GEIMSA (Gestion E Inversion Minera S.A.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by Maarten Kraaijenhagen in 2010, GEIMSA stands for Mining Investment & Management Inc. and is dedicated to the development of mining prospects throughout Latin America.
• Latin Mining Solutions S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduct and service provider for the Chilean and Peruvian mining industry, co-founded by Maarten Kraaijenhagen in 2012.
• Cape Horn Investment Advisory SpAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Finance and Merger & Acquisitions boutique advisory firm co-founded by Maarten Kraaijenhagen in 2013, active in energy, mining, agriculture, real estate sectors. Became partner of ONEtoONE Corporate Finance in 2017.
• Strategic Alliances (Legal and Tax)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic alliances with legal and accounting service providers to assist clients with company registration, tax requirements, and import advantages information, including tax-free zones in Uruguay for transit shipments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• ProColombia: Government trade and investment promotion agency that helps foreign companies identify opportunities and partners in Colombia. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but overlaps with ALA's market scanning and partner identification services in the region.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG (LatAm practice): Big-4 firm with dedicated LatAm market entry, tax, and advisory practices serving European and North American clients expanding into the region. Competes with ALA on larger enterprise mandates that demand integrated tax/legal/consulting capabilities.
• Andersen (formerly Andersen Tax & Legal): Global tax, legal, and advisory firm with strong LatAm coverage providing cross-border market entry, structuring, and ongoing compliance for inbound foreign investment. Overlaps directly with ALA's legal representation, company registration, and subsidiary administration services.
• Deloitte (LatAm practice): Big-4 firm offering cross-border advisory, tax, and consulting services with extensive LatAm coverage. Competes for enterprise market entry and cross-border M&A mandates alongside ALA's investment advisory services.

Direct peers

• BizLatinHub: Boutique market-entry, legal, accounting, and tax advisory firm helping foreign companies establish and operate in Latin America across multiple jurisdictions. Highly comparable service mix and target client base to Access Latin America.
• BrazilBizz: International consultancy founded by Sander Steverink in 1995 to help foreign companies start operations in Brazil, offering partner search, subsidiary setup, and market research. ALA's own Brazil strategic partner and effectively a co-delivery peer in the same niche.
• ONEtoONE Corporate Finance: Global mid-market M&A advisory firm with 40 offices on 5 continents, partner of Cape Horn Investment Advisory (ALA Chile/M&A arm). Competes and co-operates on cross-border M&A mandates flowing from European clients into Latin America.
• Mextend (MEND Global): Mexico-focused international consultancy founded by Mark Holthuizen in 2017 providing market research, match-making, and nearshoring landing services for US, Canadian, and European companies. ALA's own Mexico partner and directly comparable in service scope and customer profile.
• Grupo Calvet: Latin American corporate services and market entry advisory firm offering company formation, accounting, tax, and legal services across multiple LatAm countries. Directly comparable in offering and customer segment to ALA.

Emerging players

• Benchmark International: Global M&A advisory firm specializing in cross-border mid-market transactions, including active deal flow between Europe, the Americas, and emerging markets. Comparable to ALA's Cape Horn/ONEtoONE-affiliated investment advisory services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/accesslatam
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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