Experience and interest in the transatlantic market

Mission statement

The Transatlantic Business Forum is a portal that connects professionals and other individuals interested in the transatlantic economy.  It facilitate discussions regarding the transatlantic economy as well as communications regarding opportunities for cross border capital flows between Europe and the Americas, both for Mergers & Acquisition or Trade, and discuss best practices in promoting them.

M&As in Europe and Americas account for 80% of global activity of which at least 10% is cross-border.  At the same time trade between US and the EU accounts for 60% of global trade. This is an enormous activity that often eludes the spotlight of the business community. That's more evident for small & middle size investments which are ignored by large investors while low advisory fees limit the potential to market them at a broader scale. This portal pays special attention to opportunities in this overlooked market segment.

The Transatlantic Business Forum’s Discussion Forum includes more than 500 active business and finance professionals, that include private equity professionals, consultants, CFOs, in Europe and Americas that consistently exchange points of view on economic issues and share information on investment opportunities that creating liquidity in the private investment market.

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The Transatlantic Business Forum was created by Pete Chatziplis a seasoned finance professional with more than 10 years of diversified experience in advising large multinational corporations in Mergers & Acquisitions, financial and strategic consulting, business development, restructuring and capital raising in Europe and the US.  Pete’s specialization is financial services (commercial banks and private equity) but has also done work in telecoms, health services, tourism & leisure, consumer goods and retailing. 

Pete holds an MBA from Manchester Business School UK/Kelley Business School Indiana University and a Bsc/Msc from the National Technical University of Athens Greece.  He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (IFRS), a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Certified Corporate Finance Advisor from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.  He has given presentations and written articles on topics related to Mergers & Acquisitions.

Pete’s current interests include transatlantic capital flows, middle market companies and startups, emerging markets (the BRIC with the addition of Central Eastern Europe as well as Latin America). In terms of industries is interested in financial services, especially in banks and online exchanges and international trade of gourmet food products among others.

Certain other professionals and executives cooperate and contribute to the Transatlantic Business Forum.  You may inquire about such opportunities at info@transatlanticbusinessforum.com . We welcome your interest and suggestions.

Some of our recent projects 

	US Food market & imports framework; Go-to-market Strategy/Feasibility Study Extensive market research on the size, growth, segmentation of the American food market with emphasis on the imported and gourmet premium food products. Analysis of retail and wholesale channels and competitors, import procedures and requirements. Examination of the legal, tax and business regulatory framework. Study undertaken on behalf of Greek investors looking into exporting premium food products to the US.
Great potential;  enhancing liquidity and transparency in private markets	Middle Market M&A and Investing Platform: Capital Raising   Electronic exchange for non listed companies that facilitates M&As and investment especially in middle market as well as transfer of private shareholdings.  Platforms like this are revolutionizing private markets bringing investment opportunities and private placements to the wider public while creating liquidity for pre-IPO shares.
Long overdue B2B platform for a sector plagued by pricing and selection inefficiencies.	Professional Services B2B Agency: Capital Raising   Electronic B2B marketplace: provides online, real time information on demand and supply for professional services (consulting, audit, legal) as well as quality ratings for services offered.  This product can fill the need for a targeted, efficient business development/lead generation effort to service providers as well as feedback used for quality control purposes. On the other hand it offers transparency and lower costs to service users.
Convenient, eco-friendly, innovative, waterless car wash system.  Good profitability for low capital investment.	The Green Hand Wash: Business Plan and Capital Raising   The Green Hand Wash is an eco-friendly car wash company that offers superior quality and convenience utilizing an innovative waterless car wash system, already making strides in Europe and elsewhere.  Currently screening locations at busy upscale retail hubs in New York and New Jersey.
Increase management efficiency in multicultural settings	Research on Multicultural Training   Co-authoring a textbook regarding multicultural issues in business and social interactions.  It covers basic traits of the Greek culture in comparison with other cultures (i.e US, Chinese, Latin, German, Italian, Australian, Arab, Russian, British) as illustrated through case studies.  To be published by the Cultural Detective organization  (in progress).