Global Finance

Global Finance is an independent investment firm based in Athens, Greece, founded in 1991. It specializes in private equity and venture capital, focusing on management buyouts, middle market investments, and growth capital, particularly in underperforming companies. The firm invests in various sectors, including manufacturing, information technology, specialty retail, media, entertainment, healthcare, telecommunications, and services. Global Finance primarily targets companies in Greece and the broader Southeastern European region, including Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, and Serbia. Its investment strategy includes both minority and majority stakes, with typical investments reaching up to €40 million in Greece and €15 million in Eastern Europe. The firm engages in real estate development and offers advisory services, aiming to exit investments within three to six years through various methods such as trade sales or management buybacks.

George Andreoglou

Investment Manager - Global Finance Real Estate

Ivana Bozjak

Partner, Head of Real Estate

George Gondicas

Non-Executive Director

Theodore Kiakidis

Partner

Manos Kotronakis

Partner and Chief Operating Officer

George Kourtis

Partner

Panos Lagarias

CFO

Mihalis Madianos

Partner

Nicolas Plakopitas

Partner

Angelos Plakopitas

Managing Partner

Past deals in Greece

Chipita

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

Euroclinic Group

Acquisition in 2009
Euroclinic Of Athens S.A. operates as a general diagnostic therapeutic and surgical centre in Athens. The company specializes in the areas of cardiology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology. It provides medical services. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Athens, Greece with operations in Bucharest.

ICAP Group S.A.

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

CBL Patras

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

Andromeda S.A.

Acquisition in 2006
Andromeda S.A. engages in processing, packaging, trading, and distributing Mediterranean fish products for customers in Europe and internationally. It offers various species, such as gilthead sea bream, European sea bass, meagre-corvina, sharp snout sea bream, common red sea bream, PR1MUS sea bass and sea bream, and red porgy; juveniles and fresh fish; other Mediterranean species; and head on and fillets. Andromeda S.A. was founded in 1998 and is based in Paiania, Greece with additional offices in Burriana (Castellón), Spain; and Rion Achaias, Greece. It has production facilities in the region of Alicante, Murcia, and Barcelona.

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.

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.

YIOULA Glassworks S.A.

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

Boutari.gr

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

Dodoni Icecream S.A.

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.

Seafarm Ionian S.A.

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

Diakinisis

Acquisition in 1998
Diakinisis provides integrated logistics services.

SingularLogic

Acquisition in 1998
SingularLogic is a Software Vendor and Integrated IT Solutions Group.
Gregory's Food Service Group S.A. is a coffee & food-snack sector.