Global Finance

Global Finance, established in 1991, is an independent investment firm headquartered in Athens, Greece, with offices in Sofia, Bucharest, Belgrade, and London. It specializes in private equity and venture capital, managing funds with distinct geographic and investment focuses. The firm invests in companies across various sectors, including manufacturing, IT, specialty retail, media, telecommunications, services, and real estate, primarily in Greece and South-Eastern Europe. It typically invests up to €40 million in Greek companies and €15 million in Eastern European ventures, taking both minority and majority stakes, and often seeks board representation. Global Finance also offers real estate development and advisory services. Its exit strategy usually involves trade sales, IPOs, management buybacks, or sales to other venture capital funds within three to six years.