Our Business

Core Competencies

Comprehensive and Independent Investment Banking Advisory Services

AvantGarde assists our clients to prepare and pursue strategic options in order to transform companies to the next level of scale and development in the marketplace, realize strategic values, maximize and monetize shareholder’s value, and raise capital to fund expansion, by means of our advisory services

Mergers &
Acquisitions

We advise clients in investments of a certain interest in companies or businesses, and in the full spectrum of acquisition of target companies and/or assets.
Our scope of work includes:

  • identifying, evaluating and approaching potential acquisition targets,
  • advising in structure and bidding tactics and strategies,
  • providing valuation analyses, advising on timing,
  • assisting in negotiations and closing of the transaction.

Divestitures and
Sale Transactions

We advise clients in divestments of a certain part or interest in the businesses or companies, and in the full spectrum of sale process of their businesses, assets or companies to the most suitable investors or buyers in order to meet the shareholders’ value and strategic objectives.

Our scope of work includes structuring and managing the most appropriate sale process for the particular situation, advising on valuation, preparing information memorandum, assisting in the negotiations, sale documentation and closing of the transaction.

IPO and Equity Capital
Markets Advisory

We advise clients to raise capital through IPOs, equity private placements and follow-on offerings. We protect and serve the client’s interest as the issuer in our role as the issuer’s financial advisor by giving independent, unbiased, free of conflict-of-interest advice.

Our services include acting as sounding board to the clients in preparing the strategy and key terms of the offering, preparing and packaging the right investment story, advising on the financial model and valuation, offering structure, assisting in negotiations on pricing and other offering terms, providing second opinion on market feedback and demand analysis.

Private Equity and
Private Placements

We specialize in guiding privately-owned companies in securing advanced stage growth capital from a curated pool of private equity investors, particularly at the pre-IPO stage. Our comprehensive approach begins early, with a thorough review of the business plan, financial projections, company valuation, and management presentations, ensuring our clients are strategically positioned for discussions with potential investors. We provide expert advice in identifying top-tier investors and carefully structuring private placement transactions to align with the company’s long-term objectives and maximize value.

Corporate and Capital
Restructuring

We assist clients in reorganizing and restructuring a portfolio of companies within a group structure to enhance synergies and optimize capital efficiency. Our strategies are designed to position the group for future capital raising while maximizing shareholder value.

In situations where businesses face financial challenges, we provide strategic advisory services to lenders, shareholders, and other stakeholders, delivering effective and practical solutions for recovery. Additionally, we assist in identifying potential investors or lenders, offering support in the restructuring process to ensure long-term sustainability.