Global Finance

Global Finance is an independent investment firm based in Athens, Greece, founded in 1991. The firm specializes in private equity and venture capital, focusing on management buyouts, middle market, turnaround, and growth capital investments, particularly in underperforming companies. It targets industries such as manufacturing, information technology, specialty retail, media, telecommunications, services, and real estate across Greece and Southeast Europe, including Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, and Serbia. Global Finance typically invests up to €40 million in Greek companies and up to €15 million in Eastern European ventures, making both minority and majority investments. The firm also engages in real estate development and provides advisory services. It aims for exits within three to six years through various methods, including trade sales, IPOs, and management buybacks. With additional offices in Sofia, Bucharest, and Belgrade, Global Finance has played a significant role in developing private equity and venture capital in the Southeast European market.

George Kourtis

Partner

Panos Lagarias

CFO

Mihalis Madianos

Partner

Nicolas Plakopitas

Partner

Angelos Plakopitas

Managing Partner

43 past transactions

Green Group

Acquisition in 2012
Founded in 2002 and based in Buzau, Green Group is a recycling business operating in Romania and south-eastern Europe. It recycles waste streams including PET, electric and electronic waste, glass and batteries.

Chipita

Acquisition in 2010
Chipita S.A. produces and markets flour-based snacks and chocolate confectioneries.

Euroclinic Group

Acquisition in 2009
Euroclinic Group operates as a general diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical center based in Athens, Greece, with additional operations in Bucharest. Established in 1998, the company focuses on delivering personalized and individualized healthcare services across various medical fields, including cardiology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology. Euroclinic Group manages a network of modern clinics and hospitals that provide comprehensive medical care, including specialized pediatric services through dedicated departments and units. The organization is committed to offering high-quality healthcare at accessible prices, emphasizing a human-centered approach to health services.

CallPoint New Europe EAD

Seed Round in 2008
CallPoint New Europe EAD is a business process outsourcing company.

Eurolns Insurance Group

Venture Round in 2008
Euroins Insurance Group (EIG) is one of the independent groups operating in the Central and SEE insurance markets. The company is focused in providing a full range of insurance products in the areas of general, health and life insurance.

CallPoint New Europe EAD

Acquisition in 2008
CallPoint New Europe EAD is a business process outsourcing company.

Axigen

Series A in 2007
Axigen is a developer and vendor of an integrated email, calendaring, and collaboration platform, built on advanced Linux mail server technology. This platform offers three tailored solutions: Axigen Business Messaging, designed for businesses seeking secure and efficient email communication and collaboration; Axigen Service Providers Messaging, which supports multi-tenant environments for service providers hosting large numbers of business-level email users; and Axigen Free Mail Server, a user-friendly alternative to open-source solutions that accommodates a significant number of free email users. With a global distribution network of over 200 partners across 100 countries, Axigen manages email traffic for more than 11,000 companies and serves approximately 6 million end-users, emphasizing speed, security, and ease of management for both small businesses and large service providers.

Biofarma

Acquisition in 2007
Biofarma Pharmaceutical Industry Co. Inc. develops and manufactures generic drugs. It offers drugs for allergy/immunology, behavioral health, cardiovascular, CNS/neurology, dentistry/oral, dermatology, endocrinology/metabolism, gastrointestinal and hepatology, gerontology/aging, infectious diseases, men's health, obstetrics/gynecology, oncology/hematology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pediatrics, radiology, renal, respiratory/pulmonary, rheumatology/arthritis, urology, vitamins and minerals, and women's health. The company offers its products in Turkey and internationally. Biofarma Pharmaceutical Industry Co. Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey with locations internationally. Biofarma Pharmaceutical Industry Co. Inc. is a former subsidiary of Selçuklu Holding AS.

Vivacom

Acquisition in 2007
Vivacom is a leading telecommunications provider based in Sofia, Bulgaria, offering a comprehensive range of services including mobile and fixed voice, high-speed fiber optic internet, digital interactive television, and data transmission. The company serves over 4 million customers and operates more than 230 retail locations across the country. Vivacom has evolved from being the first telecom operator in Bulgaria to becoming a well-recognized brand known for delivering high-tech services. Their approach focuses on innovative solutions tailored to meet individual customer needs in a fast-paced digital landscape. Beyond their commercial offerings, Vivacom demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility through the Vivacom Fund, which invests millions into education, culture, sports, and charitable initiatives. The company prioritizes customer-centric services and remains dedicated to enhancing connectivity and communication in the community.

Typoprint

Acquisition in 2007
Typoprint provides digital printing services to advertising agencies and manufacturers.

CBL Patras

Acquisition in 2006
CBL Patras is a global peptide manufacturing and technology company.

ICAP Group S.A.

Acquisition in 2006
ICAP Group is a multidisciplinary and fast growing B2B Services Group

Andromeda S.A.

Acquisition in 2006
Andromeda S.A. specializes in the processing, packaging, trading, and distribution of Mediterranean fish products, serving customers across Europe and internationally. The company offers a diverse range of species, including gilthead sea bream, European sea bass, meagre-corvina, sharp snout sea bream, common red sea bream, PR1MUS sea bass, and red porgy, in addition to juveniles and fresh fish, as well as head-on and fillet options. Founded in 1998, Andromeda S.A. is headquartered in Paiania, Greece, with additional offices in Burriana, Spain, and Rion Achaias, Greece. The company operates production facilities located in the regions of Alicante, Murcia, and Barcelona.

La Fourmi

Acquisition in 2006
La Fourmi is a chain of supermarket stores.

Eurodrip SA

Acquisition in 2005
Eurodrip S.A., established in 1979 and headquartered in Maroussi, Greece, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of integrated drip irrigation solutions for agricultural and landscaping applications. The company offers a wide range of products, including flat drippers, driplines, various fittings, filters, and valves, which are designed for open field crops, greenhouse projects, and landscape use. Eurodrip is recognized as a European leader in the industry, known for its innovative manufacturing techniques that allow drippers to be embedded directly into the pipeline during production, enhancing water conservation and crop yield. The company serves a diverse customer base through its subsidiaries and independent dealers across several countries, including Greece, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan. As of late 2017, Eurodrip operates as a subsidiary of Rivulis Plastro Ltd.

Onda Coffee Break AD

Private Equity Round in 2005
Onda Coffee Break AD operates a chain of coffee shops.

TotalSoft

Acquisition in 2005
TotalSoft is one of the largest IT companies in Romania. Established in 1995, the company is one of the pioneers of the IT industry in Romania. Currently, the company has over 500 employees and 1,500 clients from 25 countries in the private and public sector, mostly companies in financial services, leasing, distribution & retail, healthcare & pharma, telecom, automotive and constructions. In 2010 and 2011, TotalSoft ranked first place among the Romanian ERP providers, according to Pierre Audoin Consultants. TotalSoft has its own suite of software solutions, Charisma Business Suite, comprised of Charisma ERP, payroll and human capital management solutions, medical software, eBusiness applications. The Software Development division of TotalSoft creates tailor-made solutions abroad, with 300+ offshore projects delivered in USA, UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria and Switzerland. TotalSoft is member of Global Finance Group, one of the largest private investment companies in South-Eastern Europe.

Royal Potatoes

Acquisition in 2005
Royal Potatoes is a manufacturer wholesaler of frozen potatoes.

Corporacion Dermoestetica

Private Equity Round in 2004
Corporación Dermoestética, S.A. provides medical aesthetic and cosmetic surgery services in Spain and Portugal. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Valencia, Spain. As per the transaction announced on July 21, 2015, Corporación Dermoestética, S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Cosmewax S.A.

A1 Bulgaria

Acquisition in 2004
A1 Group is one of the leading telecommunication providers in Central and Eastern Europe with more than 24 million customers and over 18,000 employees. At present, the company operates in seven countries: Austria (A1), Bulgaria (A1 Bulgaria), Belarus (velcom), Croatia (Vipnet), Slovenia (A1 Slovenia), Serbia (Vip mobile) and Macedonia (one.Vip). The portfolio of the group includes voice telephony, high-speed internet and multimedia services as well as high-end, data and online payments solutions. A1.bg is the first and largest GSM mobile phone operator in Bulgaria. It has more than 4.2 million customers. The company was founded in March 1994 but was not launched commercially until September 1995 .

Attica Zoological Park

Acquisition in 2004
Attica Zoological Park is a private zoo.

Epavlis SA

Private Equity Round in 2003
Epavlis SA operates a chain of retail stores in the bed linen market.

United Milk Company

Acquisition in 2003
United Milk Company AD is a dairy processing company located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It specializes in the production of a variety of dairy products sourced from cow, sheep, and goat milk. The company's product range includes milk, yogurt, and cheese, catering to diverse consumer preferences and dietary needs. With its focus on quality processing, United Milk Company plays a significant role in the dairy industry within the region.

NIKAS

Acquisition in 2003
Nikas is a producer and marketer of processed meat products and packaged food items. The company offers a diverse range of products including cold cuts, fresh meat, pizza, cheeses, and Peinirli. Its product recipes cater to various meal types, featuring options for breakfast, salads, appetizers, main dishes, holiday meals, dietary needs, sandwiches, and children's food. This variety reflects Nikas's commitment to meeting different consumer preferences and dietary requirements in the food market.

Lanitis Development Ltd.

Acquisition in 2002
Lanitis Development Ltd. designs, develops, and operates integrated resorts, combining real estate and leisure facilities.

S.C. Orange România

Acquisition in 2001
S.C. Orange România provides local telecommunications services to Romanian customers. It offers monthly and pre pay plans, service plans on subscription, home Internet packs, data service plans, 3G service plans, messages, international services, customized dialing, mobile banking, and client services.

NetMed N.V.

Private Equity Round in 2000
NetMed N.V. provides pay-TV service platform.

Temenos

Private Equity Round in 2000
Temenos Group AG is the market leading provider of banking software systems to retail, corporate, universal, private, Islamic and microfinance & community banks. Headquartered in Geneva with 68 offices worldwide, Temenos serves over 1,000 financial institutions in more than 125 countries across the world. Temenos was founded in 1993 in Geneva, Switzerland. From the outset it had a simple mission: to rid the banking industry of its legacy software. Ever since that time, Temenos has worked to make this mission a reality. It has invested more than USD1bn in developing great banking solutions. It has grown its product set from core banking to payments, wealth management, business analytics and channels, offering a comprehensive solution set to meet the industry’s needs. It has developed the largest network of partners in the industry to enable it to scale delivery, and Temenos has more than 1,600 installations in over 150 countries.

Zephyr Telecommunications, Inc.

Private Equity Round in 2000
Zephyr Telecommunications, Inc. offers IP platform that combines an international broadband network.

Yioula Glassworks

Acquisition in 2000
YIOULA Glassworks S.A. manufactures glass containers and tableware.

Germanos

Acquisition in 2000
Germanos provides mobile products and services.

S.C. Zentiva S.A.

Acquisition in 1999
S.C. Zentiva S.A. is a pharmaceutical company based in Bucharest, Romania, that specializes in the production and trade of human drugs and medications. Founded in 1962, the company operates primarily in Romania and exports its products to various European countries, including Germany, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Russia. Zentiva offers a diverse range of products across multiple therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular health, central nervous system disorders, gastrointestinal and metabolic issues, anti-inflammatory and pain relief, blood disorders, anti-infectives, urology, respiratory conditions, endocrinology, oncology, and dermatology. Additionally, the company provides hospital solutions, catering to the needs of healthcare institutions. Formerly known as Sicomed S.A., the company rebranded to Zentiva S.A. in January 2006 and is a subsidiary of Zentiva NV.

Dodoni Ice Cream

Acquisition in 1999
Dodoni Icecream S.A. is a Greek company that specializes in the production of ice cream and a variety of related products, including desserts, beverages, waffles, and snacks. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Pallini, Greece, the company also offers take-away options such as ice cream cakes, chocolates, and traditional cakes. Its products are distributed through various channels, including dedicated shops, seasonal outlets, and retail stores, making them accessible to a wide range of customers.

Boutari.gr

Acquisition in 1999
Boutari.gr is the Wine and Beer Producer.

Seafarm Ionian S.A.

Acquisition in 1999
Seafarm Ionian S.A. specializes in fish farming.

Diakinisis

Acquisition in 1998
Diakinisis specializes in integrated logistics services aimed at the third-party logistics (3PL) sector. The company offers a wide range of freight delivery solutions, including warehousing, distribution, packaging, and transportation. With a focus on speed, safety, and reliability, Diakinisis ensures efficient movement of goods across the country, catering to the diverse needs of its clients in the logistics industry.
Gregory's Food Service Group S.A. is a coffee & food-snack sector.

SingularLogic

Acquisition in 1998
SingularLogic is a software vendor and integrated IT solutions group that focuses on developing and distributing business software applications. The company specializes in creating data information systems that integrate various information technology software. SingularLogic offers design and implementation services for integrated IT solutions tailored to meet the needs of large enterprises in both the private and public sectors. Additionally, the company is involved in the distribution and support of established international IT products, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing the technological needs of its clients.

Delta Romania S.A

Acquisition in 1998
Delta Romania S.A produces ice creams.

Steelmet AD

Acquisition in 1997
Steelmet AD produces and trades non-ferrous metal products.

Romcolor 2000

Acquisition in 1996
Romcolor 2000 SA specializes in the production and sale of masterbatches for plastic manufacturing. In addition to masterbatches, the company also provides a range of additives for plastic production, as well as construction materials such as cement and plaster compounds. Furthermore, Romcolor 2000 offers insulation systems and a variety of paints and varnishes, catering to diverse industry needs.

Mark Aalen

Acquisition in 1993
Mark Aalen Opticians is a Optical Retail Chain.

Goody's

Private Equity Round in 1992
Goody's Burger House S.A is pioneered quick-service restaurants.
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