Global Finance

Global Finance is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1991, headquartered in Athens, Greece, with additional offices in Sofia, Bulgaria; Belgrade, Serbia; Bucharest, Romania; and Greater London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in management buyouts, turnaround investments, and growth capital for middle-market and underperforming companies. Global Finance focuses on various sectors, including manufacturing, information technology, specialty retail, media, telecommunications, healthcare, and services, while also engaging in real estate development in South-Eastern Europe. The firm primarily targets investments in Greece, the European Union, Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, and Serbia, making both minority and majority investments. It typically invests up to €40 million in Greek companies and $15 million in Eastern European ventures. Global Finance aims for a three to six-year exit period through strategies such as trade sales, IPOs, management buybacks, and sales to other venture capital funds.

George Kourtis

Partner

Panos Lagarias

CFO

Mihalis Madianos

Partner

Nicolas Plakopitas

Partner

Angelos Plakopitas

Managing Director

Past deals in Bulgaria

Vivacom

Acquisition in 2007
Vivacom is a prominent telecommunications provider based in Sofia, Bulgaria, offering a comprehensive range of services that include mobile and fixed voice services, high-speed fiber optic internet, digital interactive television, and data transmission solutions. As a leading operator in the Bulgarian market, Vivacom caters to the communication needs of over 4 million customers and has established a network of more than 230 retail locations across the country. The company is dedicated to delivering innovative and tailored telecommunication solutions, ensuring connectivity at any time and place. In addition to its focus on high-quality products and services, Vivacom is committed to social responsibility, investing millions in initiatives related to education, culture, sports, and charitable causes through its VIVACOM Fund platform. The company strives to place its clients at the forefront of its operations, continually enhancing its offerings to meet evolving customer needs.

A1 Bulgaria

Acquisition in 2004
A1 Bulgaria is a prominent telecommunications provider in Bulgaria, operating as part of the A1 Group, which serves multiple countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Established in March 1994 and launching commercially in September 1995, A1 Bulgaria has grown to become the first and largest GSM mobile phone operator in the country, with over 4.2 million customers. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile and fixed telephony, high-speed internet, interactive and digital television, as well as satellite television. A1 Bulgaria aims to enhance communication for its clients by providing reliable and innovative telecommunication solutions.
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