The leader in international expansion services for Small and Mid-Cap companies is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. On this occasion, M+V ALTIOS is proud to be a part of the ALTIOS Group and look back on the major stages of the journey so far…
The starting point: a vision, an innovative project
With the growth of international trade, all companies are asking themselves questions about their internationalization. Looking back 30 years, the geopolitical context was very different – the structuring of the European Union, integration of China into the WTO, continued growth of the United States, the rise of the BRICS, economic cycles in Latin America, etc. However, the constraints companies face conquering foreign markets remain the same today.
To start and then permanently establish an international business, SMEs and Mid-Caps are faced with complex, long and costly efforts. They do not necessarily have the expertise, financial resources or local support networks needed to successfully expand their operations on foreign markets. On the other hand, many opportunities come with international expansion.
ALTIOS is the story of a passion for international business and the meeting of 5 personalities – Bruno Mascart, David Gerard, Patrick Ferron, Boris Lechevalier and Klaus Maier – focusing on 3 key pillars:
- To offer companies an extensive network of global locations
- To design complete and operational solutions integrated under one roof
- To gather around this innovative support model a powerful ecosystem of international partners
ALTIOS has developed over the years to become the leading international advisory firm for Small and Mid-Cap companies wanting to expand in the G30, with nearly 750 talented employees in 22 countries. ALTIOS has remained independent, with its partners and managers holding 100% of its shares.
In 30 years of activity, ALTIOS has supported more than 10,500 businesses in Europe, the Americas and Asia to simplify their expansion process and facilitate their establishment in multiple global markets.
30 years of expansion: Highlights
Since 1991, ALTIOS has carried out 10,500+ internationalization projects, set up 1,700 local entities and manage 2,000+ employees on behalf of its clients as they expand around the world.
New business needs: from Export to Internationalization
Over the past two decades, we have seen a profound change in strategies that our clients choose for their international expansion. ALTIOS has developed to offer real expertise integrating all the internationalization solutions enabling companies to expand at each stage of their growth on a market.
Solutions adapted to each key stage of internationalization
- Strategize
- Expand
- Set up
- Investment
An integrated global network of 35 local offices covering 22 countries (85% of global GDP)
- Americas: USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil
- Europe Middle East: UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Poland/Eastern Europe, Czech Republic, Russia, UAE
- Asia Pacific: India, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore/Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand
Team of energetic, entrepreneurial, and multicultural experts working from a unique network of offices around the globe
Through this experience, ALTIOS International has developed know-how in a large number of sectors:
- Agri-food
- Health & medical
- Technology
- Consumer goods
- Aeronautics & Automotive
- Agri-food equipment
- Construction & Environment
- Retail & Services
Strong values as a development principle
Our values: Listening, Team Spirit, Agility, Passion, Entrepreneurship.
Trusted partners of internationalized Small and Mid-Cap companies
“It’s great to be part of the ALTIOS Group. 30 years are more than a guarantee of success for the group and since joining in 2020 we have been able to offer the same opportunities of international support to German speaking companies.” says Klaus Maier, Altios Partner and founder of M+V Altios.
“Since its creation, growth has always been a key driver for ALTIOS. The company will therefore continue its geographical expansion. This localization strategy is essential to meet the quality of service promise that ALTIOS is committed to its customers, but also to offer them access to new markets. From 2022, we plan to open 2 new subsidiaries, in Switzerland and Japan, with other locations to follow in the next 5 years in the G30.” continues Bruno Mascart, President and co-founder of Altios.
