Could the Latin American markets be a profitable booster for your business? Most likely! With a population of more than 200 million people Brazil is a very attractive market with its enormous consumer market. You will be surrounded by neighboring, promising markets with another 200 million consumers. Brazil is a ideal location for your business growth and your gateway to Latin America.
Internationalization Services Your Business Partner Our Global Business Presence Market Entry Process Related Service Offerings Senior Business Consultants
We are former senior business executives specialized in multinational business dedicated to support foreign entrepreneurs to UNDERSTAND their business potential, ESTABLISH themselves on the market, make the right DECISIONS and GROW. Based upon long experience we are offering you a trustworthy link between different business environments and guide you as Your Right Hand in Latin America. You need a local business partner in order to avoid obstacles and hassles, understand the culture and to run a profitable business.
! Internationalization Services (IS) is focused on the Nordics through our Nordic Desk with Finnish business consultants! IS is part of Invest Partners, an independent Brazilian strategic business development and corporate finance advisory firm focused on market entry consultancy, cross-border M&A, and PE investment advisory! Invest Partners is a lean, umbrella organization with established Strategic Alliance Partners in Brazil and overseas! Founded in 1996 Invest Partners has a highly qualified core team of seasoned professionals! Office in São Paulo, with regional coverage of Brazilian states and main Latin American countries
The process can be divided into four different phases. The first phase is about better understanding the market and your business potential! Phase 1: Evaluate Potential (not limited to the following) Market Analysis Industry Specific Analysis Competitor and Price Analysis Business Set-Up Overview Briefing about possible difficulties Followed by more activities
The second phase is about investigate and decide how based upon collected, processed and analyzed data! Phase 2: PREPARE (not limited to the following) Market Selection and Entry Strategy Opportunities and Risks Selection of Partners/Suppliers Stakeholders Bank/Lawyer/Auditor etc. Company Establishment, Delegate Manager Manufacturing and logistics Capital from abroad Draft Business Plan including Tax Perspective Followed by more activities
The third phase is about execution of previous decisions and getting ready to do business! Phase 3: ESTABLISH (not limited to the following) Execution of Decisions from Phase 2 Sign Partnerships/Stakeholders Logistics for Imports and/or Manufacturing Office Final Business and Cash Flow Plan Followed by more activities
The fourth phase is when we are ready to be operational and/or when you need interim business support! Phase 4: OPERATE (not limited to the following) Subsidiary support Interim management (CEO/CFO/PL) Adm. Support (bookkeeping, reporting and related) Payments and Cross-Border Transactions Recruitment Import, Export and Freight of Goods Marketing and Sales Distribution Management Business Development Services Long Distance Business Control Function
! Corporate establishment and development facilitation! Import & Export partner! Cross-border M&A transactions with international partners! Funds and qualified investors! Business Valuations and Due Diligence! Restructuring of companies and strategic redirection! Operational Excellence by expert performance improvement consultants! Interim Management and Strategic Business Advisory
Market Researcher Born in São Paulo Educated at Malvern College, Malvern, England MBA from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, São Paulo! Business Executive (1960-1992) São Paulo Alpargatas began career in large textile and shoe manufacturer Brascan Group commercial Director Food Industry Beiersdorf (Nivea) marketing mgmt in Skin Care, Health Care and Fragrancies Brastemp (Whirlpool) marketing Management in Refrigeration! Business Owner (1992-Present) Preview Pesquisa e Consultoria Mercadológica Extensive Market Research experience in several markets with focus on: Market potential, product evaluation, product pricing and company image studies
Founder of Invest Partners Honorary Consul General of Finland in São Paulo President of Brazil Finland Business Council Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland Born in Helsinki, Brazil resident since 1973 B. Sc. Industrial Engineering and MBA from USA Partner at Invest Partners! Banking Executive (1970-1988) started career in New York with major US bank; representative in Brazil for leading UK based investment bank; and Director and Head of International Department of Brazil s largest bank (Banco Itau)! Business Owner (1989-1995) co-founder of Brazil s 2nd largest trading, mining and metals group of companies, and first concession of energy self-producers! Business Consultant (1995-to present) founder of Invest Partners with focus on cross-border M&A, Private Equity, and related Market entry service offerings. Other achievements include privatizations of government companies, bankruptcy reorganizations and professional Board memberships
Partner at Invest Partners Born in Brazil educated in Canada dual nationality MBA from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, São Paulo Certified Internal Auditor U.S.A.! Finance, Acounting, Audit major multinational corporations in Brazil (1970-1984), such as Goodyear, Massey Ferguson, DuPont and Philip Morris! Banking Executive (1984-1998) various banks in São Paulo, London and New York! Finance Director (1998-1999) major computer manufacturer, Packard Bell, US subsidiary of NEC in Brazil! Business Consultant (2000-to present) partner at Invest Partners with focus on cross-border M&A, Private Equity and related market entry services
Independent Business Advisor in Brazil Born in Karhula, Finland, Brazil resident since 1977 Licentiate degree in Political Sciences from University of Geneva and IUHEI, Geneva, Switzerland US broker examinations - Series 3,7,64! Statistician (1970-1976) for United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Geneva, Switzerland! Market & Economic studies researcher (1976-1978) Jaakko Pöyry Engineering, Helsinki and São Paulo! Banking (1978-2001) various Brazilian and international institutions, including Banco de Investimentos Garantia! Independent Consultant (2002-present)
Partner at Invest Partners Founder & CEO of TTC Consultoria do Brasil Branch Director Brazil, Import and Export Born in Sweden, Brazil resident since 2011 B. Sc. Business and Economics! Construction Industry (1979-1987) site management in Sweden and Norway! Swedish Government (1992-1998) economist at Ministry of Finance! IT Management (1998-2002) executive positions with responsibility for 60 people! Business Owner (2003-present) founder and CEO of independent business consulting. Supported global companies to improve business in several markets. Since 2011 fully dedicated to support foreign companies enter LATAM and reach full business potential
Invest Partners Strategic Alliance Partners Corporate Facilitation Contact
! International network presence: Present in over 30 countries Latin American associates in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay! Invest Partners, as shareholder of Orchestra, provides: Multi-disciplinary platform Execution of company reorganizations Implementation of best Corporate Governance practices (more in Corporate Facilitations slides below)
Bring a range of skills to service clients Private Equity Operational Excellence International M&A Multifunctional Research & Analysis
MANAGEMENT! Restructuring, turnaround, succession planning, modernization and professionalization;! Structuring of Corporate Governance, organizational structure and decision-making process;! Strategic planning and performance control systems and tools;! Macroeconomic and Political scenario analysis and projections;! Financial and operational systems and controls;! Legal, Audit, and Operational due diligence;! Interim Management. MARKETING! Commercial structure and strategy;! Market planning and budgeting;! Corporate communications;! Corporate architecture and identity;! Trade marks, patents and intellectual property.
FINANCE! Funding (credit and equity);! Divestiture processes;! Mergers & Acquisitions;! Fiscal Planning;! Debt restructuring and renegotiation;! Budgeting and feasibility studies;! Project evaluation and company appraisals. OPERATIONS! Production processes;! Systems and controls;! Procurement and supply management;! Operational efficiency and management control systems. PERSONNEL! Assessment, training and development of personnel and leadership;! Organizational climate;! Coaching;! Remuneration and benefits studies;! Headhunting and recruitment
Main Office: Regional Associate Offices: Rua James Joule, 92 conj. 101 Brooklin Novo São Paulo - SP 04576-080 Tel: +55 11 3071-2680 info@invest-partners.com www.invest-partners.com! Belo Horizonte! Florianópolis! Porto Alegre! Rio de Janeiro! Salvador! Recife