The M&A Mastermind Podcast
The M&A Mastermind Podcast
Nick Olsen
Latin America M&A: Cross-Border Deals Feat. Stephen Marks | Ep. 145
35 minutes Posted Jul 31, 2026 at 3:22 pm.
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In this episode, Stephen Marks, founder of Emmersion Capital, joins host Nick Olsen to break down Latin America's macroeconomic shifts, cross-border M&A opportunities, and what lower middle market advisors and investors get wrong about the region.
Key Topics:
Latin American macroeconomic shifts
Cross-border investment opportunities
Impact of the Mercosur trade agreement
Risks and misconceptions in Latin America
Opportunities in healthcare, technology, and manufacturing
Venezuela market outlook and risks
Brazil and Colombia market insights
Private equity and family office strategy in Latin America
About the Show:The M&A Mastermind Podcast delivers actionable insights and strategies for lower middle market dealmakers. Hosted by Nick Olsen, each episode features leading industry experts sharing knowledge on deal management, market intelligence, and strategic partnerships to help M&A advisors and business owners navigate the deal lifecycle.
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Resources:Stephen Marks LinkedIn | Emmersion Capital | Nick Olsen LinkedIn | Cornerstone International Alliance
Keywords: Latin America, cross-border investment, private equity, lower middle market, family offices, Mercosur, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, business valuation, sell my business