Who we are

Forward Capital is an advisory firm specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions. We provide strategic multifaceted services to corporate entities and shareholders as lead advisers, covering the whole process of deal-making and corporate finance solutions, for both buy and sell side parties of an M&A transaction. Over the past years, Forward Capital has developed a broad network of private equity and venture capital funds as well as private UHNWI investors. Based on the profile, the specific needs, and the vision of each company, Forward Capital leverages its extensive network to ensure tailor-cut, successful transactions, whilst assessing market opportunities and strategic synergies.

What we do

  • We work directly with company management teams to create innovative strategies that deliver long-term value.
  • We design and support the whole process of decision making, execution and post evaluation of an investment throughout its entire lifecycle.
  • We guide and assist companies to achieve their strategic objectives through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and joint ventures.
  • Forward Capital’s services include deal sourcing for investors, management of financial, legal, and technical due diligence, capital raising for business ventures, corporate finance, and international tax planning & relocation.
  • The team of Forward Capital is comprised of experienced professionals that combine strong expertise with deep understanding of the target sectors.
  • We are able to support projects of any size while maintaining a personalized approach, due to our flexible structure and business model.

Services

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Our services cover all stages of M&As including the stages of the initial inquiry, due diligence, valuation, management, execution, and integration phase. Forward Capital offers advisory services to buy and sell parties throughout the entire M&A deal lifecycle, customized based on our client’s needs.

  • Identifying the target acquisition company and the potential buyer
  • Advise both strategic corporate buyers and sellers
  • Offer tailor-cut support from the due diligence stage to the deal finalization
  • Generate maximum value for the corporate entity and its shareholders

 

Corporate Finance

Forward Capital combines deep financial and capital markets’ experience and provides practical advice on a broad range of services for our clients towards sustainable decision-making by means of financing, capital efficiency and other corporate finance issues.

  • Raising or investing capital
  • Acquisitions finance
  • Asset valuations
  • Debt & equity funding
  • Investment banking

 

International Tax Planning

Our consultation services include targeted advisory to minimize the risks of potential tax consequences and the complexity of tax principles involved in M&A transactions. Forward Capital’s tax advisors will also meet specific business tax compliance and tax planning needs.

  • Corporate relocation
  • Family holding companies
  • Tax and financial planning
  • Tax compliance

Legal Support

Our legal advisory team offers assistance and legal support regarding all aspects of business transactions, commercial and corporate law.

  • Identification of merger related legal issues arising
  • Purchaser and vendor legal due diligence
  • Drafting, negotiation and implementation of transaction documents
  • Post-transaction integration
  • Formation and dissolving of entities
  • Shareholder conflicts
  • Commercial contracts & asset sales

 

ESG, environmental DD and sustainability reporting

We offer specialized services regarding Corporate Sustainability Reporting following EU and global regulatory developments. Our dedication to sustainable investing includes ESG consultation for our clients that wish to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, carbon footprint reduction, social responsibility, and good governance.

  • Improve Reputation and Brand Value
  • Increase Investor Interest
  • Enable access to more capital markets (i.e. green bonds and sustainability loans, etc.)
  • Improve employee retention and workforce
  • Create long-term value
  • Identify climate change related risks and enhance resilience

 

Sectors

The broad network of Forward Capital expands throughout several sectors of the Greek economy, enabling dynamic synergies within the framework of Mergers & Acquisitions.

Food and Beverage

Consumer and retail

Industrials

Hospitality Services

Technology

Our Team

Angelos Siopis

Founder, Managing Partner
Angelos has a long-time experience in the financial services industry. As the founder of Forward Capital, he is managing mergers and multi-million acquisitions projects, focusing on their design, structure, and all negotiations stages. Over the past decade, he has developed a large network of private companies, UHNW investors, PE/VC funds, as well as strong collaborations with business experts. He is passionate about turning business ideas into reality, through efficient and fair procedures.

Angelos has a long-time experience in the wealth management sector, as an advisor of UHNWI & HNWI clients and investors. Angelos holds a Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Macedonia, Greece, and a M.Sc. in Finance from the University of Liverpool, UK, graduating with distinction.

Evripidis Rizos

Legal Consultant, Civil Law Assistant Professor
Evripidis is an Assistant Professor of Civil Law at the Law Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. As a Supreme Court Lawyer, he is involved in a broad spectrum of legal issues, for both Civil and Commercial Law cases. He is offering his legal services on issues concerning negotiations, purchase contracts and shareholders agreements.

His strong academic background focuses on the Contract and Tort Law as well as the Financial and Property Civil Law. Evripidis is also an expert in the field of Private Tourism Law (hotel contracts etc.). He has worked as an Assistant Professor of Civil Law at the European University of Cyprus and is co-director of the “Digital Economy and Private Law” Research Group.

Myron Kanter-Bax

Legal Consultant
Myron is practicing commercial and civil law litigation and advising domestic and international clients on business transactions and commercial agreements. He deals with a wide array of commercial and corporate law issues in merger and acquisition projects, international business transactions and general corporate issues. He is actively engaged in Legal Due Diligence projects, minimizing risks, adding value and insight into any M&A process facilitating a smooth transaction.

Currently, he is a PhD Candidate in Commercial & Economic Law – Auth and holds an LL.B. from the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki as well as an LL.M. in Civil, Civil Procedural & Labour Law and an MSc in Management.

Grigorios Bogkas

Financial Consultant, CFA
Grigorios has 17 years of experience in the banking services industry. He has been active in the wealth management sector as a Private Banking Relationship Manager, working with HNW clients assisting them in investment selection and portfolio construction.

His expertise extends to the topics of corporate finance, valuation methods, financial analysis and reporting issues. Moreover, he has ample experience in the corporate credit sector, having been a Business Advisor, evaluating business plans and the creditworthiness of Greek firms.

Grigorios holds a Degree of Applied Informatics and an MBA from the University of Macedonia, Greece. He is also a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA).

Georgios Theodoropoulos

Financial Consultant, FCCA, CIA

George has a long-time experience as a qualified Internal Auditor. Having worked at a Big 4 company and in the oil and banking industry, he has developed strong accounting and internal control skills.

His expertise covers target screening, due diligence and integration, conducting risk assessment to prioritize resources and efforts. Moreover, his professional interests cover the fields of investment valuation, viability studies and business plans preparations for listed entities and foreign subsidiaries.

George holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration from University of Patras and an M.Sc. in Accounting and Finance from the Athens University of Economics and Business. He is a Certified Accountant (FCCA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Ifigeneia Theodoridou

Sustainability Consultant, Dr. Architect Engineer
Ifigeneia has over 17 years of experience as an energy efficiency and sustainability consultant. She is working with companies and local authorities, developing Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Action Plans as well as regarding urban retrofitting policies.

Her expertise covers urban sustainability, carbon footprint assessments, ESG reporting, policy design and buildings’ energy efficiency as well as specialized certification schemes (LEED, WELL, Edge, ISO 50001 and more). She is a certified nZEB trainer and Energy Auditor (Energieberater – TUD, 2009). Ifigeneia has published and co-authored several papers in scientific journals, dealing with urban energy efficiency and sustainability. She is a Visiting Professor at the International Hellenic University and has worked as an Adjunct Professor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Patras in Greece.

Konstantinos Stafylas

Tax Consultant
Konstantinos has a long-time experience as a Tax Advisor. Having worked at a Big 4 company and in technology and construction industry, he has developed strong accounting and tax advisory skills.

His expertise covers tax planning and compliance, due diligence, tax advisory and strategy development, tax analysis and interpretation and strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations. Moreover, his professional interests cover the fields of international taxation, tax due diligence on M&A projects and challenging tax issues both on direct and indirect taxation.

Konstantinos holds a B.Sc. in Maritime Finance from University of Piraeus.

News

Forward Capital as the lead advisor of Hellenic Juices S.A.

Forward Capital as the lead advisor of Hellenic Juices S.A.

We are pleased to announce that Forward Capital represented and acted as the lead advisor of Hellenic Juices S.A., a leading Greek company in the production of fruit and vegetable juices, during its acquisition by Bespoke SGA Holdings S.A. and EOS Capital Partners....

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