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ACCELERATING GROWTH

– DELIVERING VALUE –

ACCELERATING
GROWTH

DELIVERING VALUE

About

Avant Global is a relationships-driven private investment firm founded in 1999 to manage assets of a single family. With offices in the USA, Greece and the Philippines, the family office invests directly in operating companies, venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, and other private opportunities, including real estate.

Since its creation, Avant Global has been bringing together the most promising opportunities with those individuals/groups most capable of executing on the vision. Our network is our most cherished asset, developed over more than two decades of building trust across industries and geographies through some of the world’s most impactful people.

Avant Global does not manage outside capital.

About Avant Global

About

Avant Global is a relationships-driven private investment firm founded in 1999 to manage assets of a single family. With offices in the USA, Greece and the Philippines, the family office invests directly in operating companies, venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, and other private opportunities, including real estate.

Since its creation, Avant Global has been bringing together the most promising opportunities with those individuals/groups most capable of executing on the vision. Our network is our most cherished asset, developed over more than two decades of building trust across industries and geographies through some of the world’s most impactful people.

Avant Global does not manage outside capital.

Our Process

Our established investment review process evaluates new opportunities by using comprehensive analysis focused on “Exceptional Competitive Advantage” (ECA) and leveraging curated insights from an extensive global network of well recognized and respected experts across a wide range of markets, industries, and geographic locations.

By remaining disciplined with our decision-making process and focusing on unlocking value through our network, we have consistently generated significant risk-adjusted returns for more than 26 years.

Avant Global Expertise

Our Process

Our established investment review process evaluates new opportunities by using comprehensive analysis focused on “Exceptional Competitive Advantage” (ECA) and leveraging curated insights from an extensive global network of well recognized and respected experts across a wide range of markets, industries, and geographic locations.

By remaining disciplined with our decision-making process and focusing on unlocking value through our network, we have consistently generated significant risk-adjusted returns for more than 26 years.

Avant Global Mission

Mission

We are creating, streamlining, and executing a path towards a not-before-realized efficiency that leads to success by gaining our collective time back, while creating global impact for the select ventures we lead.

Mission

We are creating, streamlining, and executing a path towards a not-before-realized efficiency that leads to success by gaining our collective time back, while creating global impact for the select ventures we lead.

Vision

To catalyze and execute on opportunities that lead towards prosperity for our partners, community, families, and each other.

Avant Global Vision

Vision

To catalyze and execute on opportunities that lead towards prosperity for our partners, community, families, and each other.

CORE VALUES

Trust:
Trust is formed and sustainable when you honor your word and execute

Relationships:
We build, nurture, and sustain meaningful human connection

Growth:
Growth is our mindset

Potential:
We foster relationships and ideas to actualize the unimaginable.

Connecting :
We are an ever-changing ecosystem that brings ideas to people, and people to ideas.

Catalyst:
We light the pathway between points of potential.

Ambition:
Inherently high aspirations, with an undying desire to charge forward to succeed.

MANTRA

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Investment Strategy

Founded in 1999, our business is built on the guiding belief that trust, above all else, is the most powerful currency in business.

While specific technology and market trends will always come and go, the importance of developing the right network of trusted connections will always remain mission-critical to nearly every venture’s success.

 

Portfolio

Avant Global invests in many asset classes, including start-ups, and has been an active Venture Capital investor for more than 15 years. The primary focus is on Seed-round and Series-A funding. Our approach brings seasoned operators together with select entrepreneurs to commercialize innovative opportunities. The portfolio consists historically of more than 123 investments and strategic projects, including: SandboxAQ, Ripple Labs, RRCM, Palantir, DocuSign, Modern Meadow, IronOx, Facebook, and Twitter.

The following are representative investments in the Avant Global portfolio.

Avant Global Portfolio

Portfolio

Avant Global invests in many asset classes, including start-ups, and has been an active Venture Capital investor for more than 15 years. The primary focus is on Seed-round and Series-A funding. Our approach brings seasoned operators together with select entrepreneurs to commercialize innovative opportunities. The portfolio consists historically of more than 123 investments and strategic projects, including: SandboxAQ, Ripple Labs, RRCM, Palantir, DocuSign, Modern Meadow, IronOx, Facebook, and Twitter.

The following are representative investments in the Avant Global portfolio.

Avant Venture Studios

Building a new business is undoubtedly a challenge, even for the more astute entrepreneurs. Creating an inspiring vision, identifying innovative ways to satisfy a ‘need’, assembling the appropriate talent, raising money; there is a lot that can go wrong, especially if you are a first-time entrepreneur.

With more than 26 years of co-founding and growing businesses, we, at Avant Global, have realized that great accomplishments can result from using fact-based analysis, multi-functional experience, and the right resources to help businesses with an exceptional competitive advantage grow. And that is why we have created our own venture studio; a more hands-on support model. Instead of providing resources to startups that have already launched, we decide which companies to build ourselves, and only then commit significant resources to a startup.

Industry and geography agnostic, our studio model not only deals with the inefficiencies in the venture ecosystem but allows us to streamline, finely tune and standardize all the services that are required for studio-based startups to succeed without compromising speed, flexibility, and creativity.

Last, but not least, we have assembled a team with extensive experience in the venture space, exposure to multiple sectors and geographies, and a laser-focus approach to results.

Relationships

EXCEPTIONAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE™

Founded in 1999, our business is built on the guiding belief that trust, above all else, is the most powerful currency in business.

While specific technology and market trends will always come and go, the importance of developing the right network of trusted connections will always remain mission-critical to nearly every venture’s success.

For over 26 years this core belief has shaped and differentiated our business. More than words, we provide our clients with true global access to the right high-value connections around the globe.

Demetri Argyropoulos Declaration

Declaration

Why I always choose to learn and grow through relationships 

Early on in my childhood I realized that relationships with people became incredibly important to me; even if I were not aware of all the why’s at the time, I just knew that they made my life better.  As I became older, I never lost that core belief; it developed into a life-long search for the right people in all facets of my life.  In both business and my personal life, I have experienced the set- backs and the emotional impact that comes along with misaligned relationships. However, I would not change a thing from those experiences as they helped me crystalize, learn and expand my awareness of what good, healthy and mutually rewarding relationships are and should be.  

I believe that healthy and strong relationships in all facets of our life including business usually end up being all the difference in whether you experience great success and prosperity, or not. A core belief and value that I have is that all challenges and good times are equally met with consistency, dependability and investment that is mutual.  The high’s and low’s make no difference, because it’s about the journey together on the way to creating value and accomplishments. I am blessed to say now that I have, and continue to experience what it’s like to have, these types of profound relationships in my life and business and it is what matters to me the most.  

If you believe that you also seek these types of relationships in your life and you think that myself and AG could be a good match to your core values and business objectives, please don’t hesitate to reach out as you never know, it could be the missing catalyst and key to creating further positive impact into the world and success experienced, together.

To all our partners around the world, we continue to remain grateful for you and the relationship we have together, thank you.

Declaration

Why I always choose to learn and grow through relationships 

Early on in my childhood I realized that relationships with people became incredibly important to me; even if I were not aware of all the why’s at the time, I just knew that they made my life better.  As I became older, I never lost that core belief; it developed into a life-long search for the right people in all facets of my life.  In both business and my personal life, I have experienced the set- backs and the emotional impact that comes along with misaligned relationships. However, I would not change a thing from those experiences as they helped me crystalize, learn and expand my awareness of what good, healthy and mutually rewarding relationships are and should be.  

I believe that healthy and strong relationships in all facets of our life including business usually end up being all the difference in whether you experience great success and prosperity, or not. A core belief and value that I have is that all challenges and good times are equally met with consistency, dependability and investment that is mutual.  The high’s and low’s make no difference, because it’s about the journey together on the way to creating value and accomplishments. I am blessed to say now that I have, and continue to experience what it’s like to have, these types of profound relationships in my life and business and it is what matters to me the most.  

If you believe that you also seek these types of relationships in your life and you think that myself and AG could be a good match to your core values and business objectives, please don’t hesitate to reach out as you never know, it could be the missing catalyst and key to creating further positive impact into the world and success experienced, together.

To all our partners around the world, we continue to remain grateful for you and the relationship we have together, thank you.

Team

Representing the best and brightest minds worldwide, Avant Global’s Core Management Team works directly with all clients to provide tailored access to the world’s top subject-matter experts and practitioners in more than 40 specialized fields around the globe.

For market specific support, Avant Global’s international advisory team of local business experts are also on hand for country-specific advice and introductions. For more details on the industries and networks we cover please contact us directly.

Demetri Argyropoulos

Demetri Argyropoulos

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Demetri is highly regarded in the global business community for his proven track record in building successful relationships based on mutual value creation. By establishing commonality and rapport, Demetri creates an atmosphere of trust that enables relationships to flourish.

Since founding Avant Global over two decades ago, Demetri and his partners have been involved in generating more than $12.5 billion in value across a range of projects and businesses. He has been a catalyst in successfully investing or co-founding over 100 new companies in various sectors.

  • Senior Advisor to the CEO of SandboxAQ
  • Co-Founder of AXIA
  • Chairman & Co-Founder of Avant Consumer
  • Visionary Founder with The Chopra Foundation
  • General Partner at EQUIAM
  • Co-Founder of Owl Biomedical (acquired by German multi-national Miltenyi Biotec)
  • Advisory Boards of bSpot, Ripple Labs, Naxos Apothecary, ATHL Coin

Demetri is a member of the National Hellenic Society, YPO-WPO, Leadership 100, Tiger 21, and Harvard Business School Alumni Organization. He Co-Chaired the 2018-2019 YPO Innovation Summit in Silicon Valley and served as the Global Envoy for Greece for the YPO Global Diplomacy Network (GDN) & YPO Ambassador to Davos. He was also inducted into the Order of Merit of Savoy, an order of knighthood bestowed by the Royal House of Savoy, the last Kings of Italy. Demetri was the recipient of the 2010 Gusi Peace Prize for his achievements, ideals, and values. He has been recognized as one of the “Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40” by the Pacific Coast Business Times and named as one of “Greek America’s Forty Under 40” class twice, one in 2014 and 2018. He was also awarded the 2003 National Leadership Award and 2003 Businessman of the Year Award by the National Republican Congressional Committee.

Demetri graduated from Westmont College and studied at the American University of Washington D.C. and Georgetown University’s American Government and Foreign Policy Program. He is also a graduate of the Exponential Technologies Executive Program at the Singularity University and Owner/President Management Program at the Harvard Business School.

Justin Figgins

Justin Figgins

President & COO

Justin Figgins joined Avant Global in January 2025 and serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.

Over a 30-year career, Mr. Figgins has managed businesses across North America, Europe, South America and Africa in multiple and diverse industries (healthcare, ecommerce marketplaces, and business services). In addition, he has originated, negotiated, and executed 30 M&A transactions in 13 countries with a total value of $7.0bn.

Previously, Mr. Figgins was CFO of the Healing Company, Inc., a health and wellness start up based in NY. In addition, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of cxLoyalty International, holding positions in corporate development, including geographic expansion, product development, and managed over 550 FTEs in 10 markets across Europe, Latin America and Africa with total annual revenue over $150m. Prior to joining cxLoyalty, Mr. Figgins was the Managing Director of the Overseas business at Rightmove plc from 2005 to 2008 and Director of Corporate Development at Cendant Europe Ltd from 2003 to 2005.  In addition, Mr. Figgins held the positions of Vice President of TMT Investment Banking at Commerzbank from 2000 to 2003 in London and Vice President of Corporate Development at Prudential Financial from 1992 to 2000 based in New York and New Jersey.

Mr. Figgins, who is a British citizen, graduated from the University of Rochester in 1992 (B.A. Economics & Political Science), and Cornell University in 2000 (M.B.A.).

Jessica Evans

Jessica Evans

Director of Operations

Jessica currently serves as Director of Operations at Avant Global. An experienced operations manager, Jessica’s focus at Avant Global is to oversee the day-to-day activities of the company, streamline business processes, and oversee project completion timelines. Jessica is also the firms’ Salesforce Administrator, responsible for the development and management of the company’s CRM system. She also assists in managing the busy calendars of the Avant Global partners and is responsible for the planning and success of special events.

Franc Kuqja

Franc Kuqja

Investment & Operations Associate

Franc Kuqja is an Investment & Operations Associate for Avant Global. In his role, Franc assists in project management, ensuring seamless execution and providing vital support for overseeing crucial initiatives. Additionally, he is actively involved in preparing presentations, reports, and executive briefings, while also leveraging his data analysis skills to interpret information and offer insightful inputs for informed decision-making by the Executive team.

Prior to joining Avant Global, Franc demonstrated his managerial skills as he effectively led and supervised a thriving 24-hour coffee shop. The experience honed his leadership abilities, making him an asset to the Avant Global team.
Academically, Franc holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, providing a solid foundation for his pursuits. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the respected Athens University of Business and Economics.
With his adeptness in management, project support, and data analysis, Franc consistently contributes to Avant Global’s success, assisting the organization in achieving its objectives. His dedication makes him an important part of the Avant Global team.
Fanis Christodoulou

Fanis Christodoulou

Financial Officer, Greece

An agronomist who has worked with food companies in Greece and the Mediterranean region on product development, Christodoulou’s focus at Avant Global is to detect and develop business opportunities worldwide for the company’s consumer products arm. Christodoulou’s vast knowledge of producers, producing methods, and nutrition provide him with a unique foresight into the food sector and its technologies.

After attending the Agricultural University of Athens, where his studies focused on agronomy, sustainable farming methods and nutrition values, Christodoulou created one of the first organic goji berries farms in Europe. He organized and managed Farmers Republic, the first private farmers market in Greece, and was responsible for gathering the highest quality products for distribution and sale at the market over a span of 3 years, during which he met with over 500 producers. In that period, Fanis gathered over 2000 organic products, many traditional with unique value. Christodoulou was also the driving force behind Farmer Republic’s distinguished line of premium food products with limited and numbered production. Christodoulou has also worked as a project manager for various startup companies such as Instayacht and Hippocrates Medicine.

Sofia

Sophia-Maria Iliopoulou

Operations & Administrative Assistant – Client Relations

Sophia is an Operations & Administrative Assistant to the CEO and AG Team, managing CEO’s calendar, meetings, and document preparation for trips and activities. Maintains and updates internal databases with contact details and meeting records., prepares reports, and drafts correspondences. Conducts research and oversees office operations, ensuring efficiency and organization.

Stefania Lyras

Stefania Lyras

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO – Client Relations

Stefania Lyras is a Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and Founder of Avant Global. A dedicated professional with experience as an Office Manager, customer service, and translation, she is in charge of scheduling meetings and calls with AG’s important clients and partners mainly in Greece and Europe, providing administrative assistance and organizing corporate Events in Greece.

Faye Flores-Concejero

Faye Flores-Concejero

Senior Manager – Client Relations

Faye joined Avant Global in April 2014 and is a Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and Founder.

She is mainly in charge of scheduling important meetings and calls with AG’s important clients and partners and providing all-around administrative support.

Before Avant Global, Faye worked at a BPO Company, ADEC GROUP OF COMPANIES (AMDATEX, FCS), for four years, initially as a Senior Business Analyst. She was eventually hand-picked by the Executive Office (Office of the CEO/CFO) to provide support to the Chief Admin Officer of First Carbon Solutions (FCS), North America while con-currently functioning as Business Analytics Manager/TeamLead of the Business Analytics Group under the Project Management Office(PMO), primarily responsible for the delivery of business / financial analysis.

Prior to this, Faye worked for Brand Loyalty PH, Inc., an Advertising & Promotional Marketing Company with headquarters in the Netherlands, as Finance & Office Manager. In her roles, Faye reported directly to the General Manager and was primarily responsible for overall financial operations, daily cash flow & budget management and the implementation of office systems, policies and procedures. Later, she was appointed as member of the Board of Directors in January 2005. She was hand-picked and entrusted as the one-and-only employee by the Dutch owners to manage the post-closure administrative and financial transactions of the Company. She was retained as Consultant up to October 2007.

Faye began working with BPI ExpressCreditCard, initially with the Customer Servicing Department, performing all functions in the Card ServicingDepartment as a Front-liner. She eventually transitioned to Marketing after 2 years, where her main tasks included coordinating activities of the Marketing Group with accredited merchants and provided logistics support for various marketing programs.

Faye graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Business Administration from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines.

Amy

Amaryllis Litsiou

Executive Assistant – Client Relations

Amaryllis has acquired valuable professional experience throughout her career in versatile business environments. Driven by her communication and interpersonal skills, she takes pride in providing the most effective solutions and assistance. Since joining Avant Global in 2021 as an Executive Assistant, her goals include offering unparalleled support to both the team and CEO.

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(As featured in YPO- June 8, 2017) Written by: Deborah Stoll Having just returned home after a whirlwind round of participation at the Milken Institute Global Conference, the YPO Innovation Summit in Silicon Valley and the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Demetri Argyropoulos (YPO Europe One) is besieged [...]

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January 25th, 2017|

It is becoming quite a year for Montecito business executive Demetri Argyropoulos. The 39-year-old entrepreneur, who attended Westmont College and Harvard Business School, became a cavaliere, the youngest knight in the former royal house Order of Merit of Savoy in a ceremony in New York’s St. Patrick’s [...]

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