 | December 2009Avanko Capital advises Danish Skamol A/S on acquisition of a majority share of the brick business of Diatomovy Kombinat, Russia |
 | November 2009Avanko Capital sponsored Mergers.ru research on the Russian M&A market – 9M' 2009 |
 | August 2009Avanko Capital honored by ACQ Magazine with the "Investment bank of the year (boutique) - Russia" awards |
 | March 2009Avanko Capital sponsors research project into the Russian M&A market in 2008 by Mergers.ru |
March 2009
Avanko Capital becomes an official partner of Kommersant Publishing House's evening reception and 'Top Manager' awards
February 2009
Avanko Capital advises executive search and recruitment company Brainpower on its sale to BPI Group
Avanko Capital has successfully completed the sale of Brainpower to the BPI Group. Avanko Capital served as financial advisor to Brainpower in the transaction. With this transaction, the BPI Group has entered the Russian market, which was until recently one of the fastest growing of its kind in the world. The management of Brainpower is committed to integrating the BPI Group in future years and securing the company's ongoing success in Russia and the CIS group of former Soviet nations.
Founded in 1984, the BPI Group has become a leading European player in HR consulting and global management, operating 80 offices in 40 European and American countries. The BPI Group employs more than 1,200 consultants.
Brainpower is one of the leading executive search, management selection and HR services companies in Russia and Ukraine with 16 years of successful experience. Brainpower operates through its offices in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Kiev and employs more than 70 highly skilled, multinational specialists.
Mr. Thierry Lemasle, Deputy General Director, BPI Group, said: 'This project will give us a chance to strengthen our partnerships with our worldwide clients in their strategic HR needs. The level of professionalism and the values we share with Brainpower is also a real opportunity to capitalize on our common further development in all HR practices, namely Brainpower's Management Selection and Executive Search, as well as to introduce to Russia the great amount of experience and expertise BPI has developed worldwide.'
Mr. Marc Lucchini, General Director Brainpower Group, commented: 'We are very pleased to become part of the BPI Group. We are convinced that together with BPI we can better sustain our strong growth while offering exciting prospects and expertise to our employees, clients and partners.'
The transaction was led by Avanko Capital Partner Pavel Filippov. Commenting on the deal, Mr. Filippov said: 'This acquisition illustrates that despite the current economic situation, foreign players are ready to make significant investments in Russia provided they see a strong business case and clear commercial rationale behind the deal.'
Commenting the experience of cooperation with Avanko Capital during the transaction, Mr. Lucchini added: 'While working with advisors it is always important to realize that they have clear understanding of your objectives, your company and the industry that you work in. Avanko Capital proved its great strength in depth, while the ability and professionalism of the whole team involved in this project was incredibly comforting. The Avanko Capital team added value at every stage of the transaction process which has saved us considerable time and energy at this very important point of the company's evolution.'
 | December 2008Avanko Capital wins "The Best Employer 2008" title |
November 2008
Avanko Capital advises Russian recruiting company AVANTA Personnel on its sale to Adecco S.A.
November 2008
Urals Cluster Study - a new joint research work by Avanko Capital and ETLA for the Ministry of Employment and Economy of Finland
