L Catterton makes $150m investment in Latin America travel agency Despegar.com
Latin American online travel agency Despegar.com has picked up a $150m investment from consumer-focused private equity house L Catterton.
Latin American online travel agency Despegar.com has picked up a $150m investment from consumer-focused private equity house L Catterton.
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