What ColCapital does

ColCapital (Asociación Colombiana de Capital Privado) is the Colombian private capital industry association, a non-profit gremial body headquartered in Bogotá at Calle 72 No. 8-24, Edificio Suramericana, representing 159 members composed of 79 professional fund managers and other investment vehicles, and 80 service providers including legal advisors, commercial banks, real estate services, professional services firms, managing societies, and independent valuers. As the recognized representative body for Colombia's private equity, venture capital, and alternative investment ecosystem, the association operates sectoral chambers including CIIC for real estate investment and WAI for women in alternatives.

The association's product surface comprises professional certification and training courses in private capital funds, venture capital, real estate investment, ESG in real estate, M&A and corporate conflicts, impact investment, and family wealth management; signature conferences including the annual Congreso de Capital Privado (9th edition in 2026), the VC Latam Summit, the Real Estate Congress, and the Industry Recognition awards; publications including the annual Anuario industry yearbook and quarterly newsletters; and the CIIC and WAI sectoral initiatives. Course pricing ranges from COP 1,400,000 to COP 3,332,000, congress tickets are sold at COP 3,689,000 (sold out), and the Anuario is priced at COP 773,500. The course portfolio is co-developed and delivered with Universidad CESA under a strategic partnership formalized in early 2024.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring annual membership fees from 159 member organizations, paid certification and training courses, event and conference ticket sales, and publication sales. Distribution is conducted through the WooCommerce-based e-commerce storefront at colcapital.org/ventas with member-discounted pricing tiers and early-bird offers, with payments processed via Evertec Placetopay. The organization's GTM motion is sales-led via direct outreach and industry networking. As a non-profit gremial association, ColCapital does not have external investors, is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors, and does not publicly disclose revenue figures.

Name

ColCapital

Legal name

Asociación Colombiana de Capital Privado

Website

https://colcapital.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ColCapital (Asociación Colombiana de Capital Privado) is a Bogotá-based Colombian non-profit industry association serving 159 private capital members — fund managers and service providers — through certification courses, industry conferences, the Anuario yearbook, and sectoral chambers such as CIIC and WAI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from 79 professional fund managers and investment vehicles, and 80 service providers including legal advisors, commercial banks, real estate services, professional services, managing societies, and independent valuers.
2. Educational Courses and Certifications: Revenue from professional certification courses in private capital funds, venture capital, real estate investment, ESG in real estate, and M&A and corporate conflicts. Courses range from COP 1,400,000 to COP 3,332,000.
3. Events and Conferences: Revenue from hosting the annual ColCapital Congress and industry-specific events including the ColCapital Real Estate Congress, VC Latam Summit, and Industry Recognition awards.
4. Publications (Anuario): Sale of the annual industry yearbook providing detailed analysis of funds under management, asset portfolios, and investment policies of Colombia's leading professional managers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ColCapital is a Colombian non-profit industry association that sells annual membership to private capital fund managers and service providers, and generates revenue from paid professional certification and continuing-education courses, annual industry conferences (Congreso ColCapital, VC Latam Summit, Congreso Inmobiliario), the annual Anuario industry yearbook, and quarterly newsletters. Its offerings target professional fund managers, investment vehicles, and service providers operating in Colombia's private equity, venture capital, real estate, and alternative investment sectors.

Product overview

ColCapital operates as a professional association for private capital funds in Colombia, offering an ecosystem of educational programs, industry events, publications, and sectoral chambers. The portfolio includes professional certification and training courses on private equity, venture capital, real estate investment, ESG, and M&A; signature conferences including the annual Congreso de Capital Privado and real estate congress; industry publications including the annual Anuario and quarterly newsletters; and specialized sectoral initiatives including the Cámara de Inversión Inmobiliaria (CIIC) for real estate investment and Women in Alternative Investments (WAI) for gender inclusion. These offerings are distributed through a dedicated events e-commerce platform for course registration and ticket sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Membership (Asociación Colombiana de Capital Privado) Annual membership program for 79 professional fund managers/investment vehicles and 80 service providers (legal advisors, banks, real estate services, professional services, managing societies, independent valuers) operating in Colombia's private capital industry; provides networking, advocacy, and industry representation benefits.
• Certificación en Fondos de Capital Privado Professional certification program providing comprehensive training on private capital fund operations, regulations, and investment strategies; designed for fund management professionals in Colombia.
• Programa en gestión de inversiones para patrimonios familiares Executive education program focused on investment management strategies for family wealth and patrimonial planning; priced at COP 3,332,000 (early bird COP 2,737,000).
• Curso de Inversión Inmobiliaria Intensive course covering real estate investment fundamentals, asset-class evolution, financial analysis and negotiation strategies, with visits to real assets; priced at COP 2,558,500 + VAT for members, COP 2,975,000 for external participants.
• Curso Venture Capital Comprehensive course on venture capital fund operations, investment cycles, key instruments, valuation techniques, legal structuring, and portfolio management; priced at COP 1,904,000 for members and CESA students, COP 2,142,000 for external participants.
• M&A y Conflictos Societarios Advanced course on mergers and acquisitions and corporate conflicts covering legal, financial, tax, regulatory, and accounting aspects through real case studies; priced at COP 1,400,000 + VAT for members and CESA students, COP 1,600,000 + VAT for external participants.
• ESG en la Inversión Inmobiliaria: De la gestión del riesgo a la creación de valor Course on integrating ESG criteria into real estate investment, covering risk management, asset valuation, portfolio performance, and access to institutional capital through double materiality and due diligence; priced at COP 1,600,000 + VAT for CIIC members and CESA, COP 2,000,000 + VAT for external participants.
• Curso Inversión de Impacto Course on impact investment in the Latin American context, covering social and environmental return measurement alongside financial outcomes; co-delivered with Universidad CESA.
• Congreso ColCapital (9th Congreso de Capital Privado y Capital Emprendedor 2026) Annual flagship conference bringing together industry leaders to analyze key trends, participate in panels and working sessions, and connect investment with entrepreneurship through exclusive Demo Days; 9th edition held in 2026, priced at COP 3,689,000 (VAT included) per attendee.
• VC Latam Summit Regional venture capital summit for Latin America organized by ColCapital and partners to promote the entrepreneurial and VC ecosystem across the region.
• Congreso Inmobiliario Real estate investment congress focused on the Colombian property market and investment opportunities.
• Reconocimientos a la Industria de Capital Privado Annual industry awards ceremony recognizing excellence and best practices among private capital fund managers in Colombia; 2025 edition priced at COP 476,000.
• Anuario de la Industria de Fondos de Capital Privado Annual industry yearbook providing detailed overview of funds under management, asset portfolios, and investment policies of leading professional managers in Colombia, plus profiles of legal advisors, investment banks, commercial and development banks, fund-of-funds, pricing providers, professional services firms, and independent valuators; priced at COP 773,500 (VAT included), free for ColCapital members.
• Newsletters Trimestrales Quarterly newsletter publications providing industry updates, regulatory changes, and sectoral trends to ColCapital members and subscribers.
• Cámara de Inversión Inmobiliaria (CIIC) Specialized real estate investment chamber under ColCapital that leads the strengthening and positioning of real estate investment vehicles in Colombia, promoting regulatory clarity, industry development, and institutional investment; CIIC members receive discounted pricing on ColCapital courses.
• Women in Alternative Investments (WAI) ColCapital initiative that promotes, incentivizes, and empowers women in the private capital fund industry, maintains a directory of women active in the sector, and creates networking spaces for its members.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad CESAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Strategic partnership with Universidad CESA for the co-development and delivery of professional education programs including ESG in Real Estate, Venture Capital courses, Impact Investment, and Family Wealth Management programs. CESA students receive member pricing on courses.
• Cámara de Inversión Inmobiliaria (CIIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023A specialized vertical chamber created by ColCapital in March 2023 to represent and promote real estate investment vehicles in Colombia. CIIC formally began operations in February 2024 with a dedicated team and elected board. CIIC members receive discounted pricing on ColCapital courses.
• WAI (Women in Alternative Investments)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn initiative under ColCapital promoting and empowering women in the private capital fund industry. WAI maintains a directory of women in the industry and creates networking opportunities for its members.
• PEI Asset ManagementminorOthersJairo Corrales, President of CIIC Board, is from PEI Asset Management. Represents one of the leading real estate investment managers in Colombia serving on the CIIC governing board.
• Titularizadora ColombianaminorOthersCarolina Martínez, Head of Real Estate at Titularizadora Colombiana, serves on the CIIC governing board. Titularizadora Colombiana is a key player in the securitization of real estate assets in Colombia.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BVCA (British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association): UK private equity and venture capital trade association with similar member services, training programs, and industry reports. Represents the mature-market equivalent of ColCapital's role in Colombia.
• AIFI (Associazione Italiana del Private Equity, Venture Capital e Private Debt): Italian PE/VC and private debt industry association offering similar services: training programs, annual reports, conferences, and policy advocacy. Directly comparable national trade body structure.
• Global Private Capital Association (formerly EMPEA): Industry association serving private capital investors across emerging markets globally. Directly comparable model of membership dues, research publications, events, and policy work for PE/VC in developing economies.
• LAVCA (Latin American Venture Capital and Private Equity Association): Regional industry association serving PE/VC investors across Latin America. Closely comparable business model: membership-based trade body offering industry research, networking events, and policy advocacy for the LatAm private capital ecosystem.
• ASCRI (Asociación Española de Capital, Crecimiento e Inversión): Spanish private capital industry association providing member services, training, and annual statistics. Closely mirrors ColCapital's structure as a national trade body for PE/VC professionals and fund managers.
• AMEXCAP (Asociación Mexicana de Capital Privado): Mexican private capital industry association, directly comparable national-level trade body serving Mexican PE/VC fund managers and service providers with similar membership, events, and certification programs.
• CVCA (Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association): Canadian national trade association for VC/PE with comparable membership services, industry research, conferences, and policy advocacy. Closely mirrors ColCapital's structure and value proposition at a larger scale.
• ABVCAP (Associação Brasileira de Venture Capital e Private Equity): Brazilian VC/PE industry association and the largest in Latin America. Operates a near-identical model: member-led governance, annual industry events, certifications, and policy advocacy for fund managers.
• Invest Europe: Pan-European private equity and venture capital association offering research, training, conferences, and advocacy. Comparable in scope of services and member-driven governance model.

Broad incumbents

• AVCJ (Asian Venture Capital Journal): Industry media, research, and events platform covering Asian private capital. Adjacent comparison point given ColCapital's publication and event-driven revenue model, though AVCJ is for-profit media rather than a non-profit trade body.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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