Now that we found war...
...what are we gonna do with it?
- Where secessionists advocate disharmony and division, we look for build-ups and offer post-merger integration services.
- Where fanatics and extremists spread fake news, we team up with regulated entities for more transparency.
- Where warmongers bellow propaganda, we uncover ESG solutions to improve people's health and well-being.
- Where disgruntled politicians wage war for oil and gas, we help develop renewable energy solutions.
- Where dictators and despots begin war games, we build a metaverse and issue NFTs.
- Where tyrants and autocrats only understand 20's century brutal force, we retaliate with 21st-century measures.
We don't make war, we help companies grow their business for a better life.
Mr. Jean-Marc Dufat joins VC-A as a crypto-expert
Mr. Dufat has advised Value Creation - alternative on the design and the implementation of the crypto components of our VC-A ecosystem.
Mr. Dufat is an expert in ICOs, STOs, NFTs and other crypto-related structures.
Mr. Dufat used to work for large insurance companies, AXA, Allianz and Groupama. He brings a solid network of asset managers regulated in Luxembourg, France and Switzerland.
Mr. Richard Katz is promoted to Associate Director
Mr. Richard Katz has been a VC-A Member since September 2017 and has now been promoted to Associate Director in charge of debt structuring and fundraising.
Mr Katz is an expert in debt structuring and fundraising for small and medium-sized companies.
Mr. Katz is a former banker trained as Bankpyme (now Caixabank) and Kutxabank. He owns a law degree from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), a post-graduate degree in tax law, and a master in banking law, balance sheet analysis and cost auditing.
Funds Management
Axion's license for a Professional Investor Funds (PIFs) platform has been approved by the Malta Financial Services Authorities (MFSA).
In 2022, we launched two sub-funds invested in derivatives and financial instruments.
We are in talks with Fund Managers, Asset Managers, Family Offices, HNWIs, Corporations, Investors and other Portfolio Managers to set up funds in the following verticals:
- Financial investments and derivatives
- Tech startups
- Non-performing loans
- Luxury goods
- Artworks
- Real Estate
- Loans, mortgages and other debt instruments
- Gold and other types of commodities
- ...
To download the brochure click here.
VC-A has teamed up with APC
Value Creation - Alternative Ltd. and APC Audit Tax Advisory Ltd. have executed a memorandum of understanding to exchange best M&A practices and collaborate on buy-side and sell-side opportunities.
APC are based in Cyprus and will cover countries located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea
APC brings specific expertise in the sports industry, the fashion industry and the hospitality and leisure industry.
VC-A M&A SUITE
In December 2022, we had 38,258 Contacts and 1,225 VC-A Members in our database. We have introduced 108 active leads into the system.
We are looking for a sponsor to acquire the code of our VC-A M&A Suite.
Epsilon will still be maintaining the core product but we will own the intellectual property of the source and have the freedom to customise it to our needs.
To join VC-A as an Agent register online here.
Some of VC-A current opportunities
| Opportunity | Id | Ticket | Overview | Who could be interested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axion Blue Suite | Axion Blue-XXX | €100k to €100M | Set up and invest in a series of funds in multiple verticals: startups, NPL, RE, securities, commodities... | Fund Managers, HNWI, FO, Asset Managers, Portfolio Managers, Corporations, Investors |
| Asset Backed Loans | Bond Monetisation | €3M+ or 3% of Bond FV | We are looking for asset-backed projects and equity investors to issue and monetise bonds for loans in excess of €20M. | New project developers, construction companies and asset managers with cash available in excess of €3M willing to finance large projects and/or monetise existing assets |
| Digital Bank | Diginacria | €7.5M -> €100M | A well-established and popular German fintech company is looking to raise up to EUR 7.5m in expansion capital to become the largest fintech bank based in Europe’s single currency area with a truly global reach. Additional assets can be included to build up a strong balance sheet and move into market-making | UHNWI, security traders, VC/PE specialised in fintechs, banks, and financial institutions |
| Non Performing Loans | NPL Fund | €5M -> €100M | Value Creation - Alternative is looking for investors to set up a regulated non-performing loans fund to acquire bad consumer debt in the kingdom of Spain | Distressed funds, hedge funds, HNWI, UHNWI, financial institutions, bad debt recovery entities |
| Foreign Exchange | FX and Trade Finance | €5M -> €100M | We structure finance solutions for international trades involving currency exchange and supplier credits | Import-export agencies, trading companies, lenders |
| Regulated Funds Management | Crypto-PIF | €5M -> €100M | Looking for a partner investor to set up a regulated professional investment fund (PIF) in Malta to raise money through tokenization | Established and would-be fund managers, non-EU banks and financial institutions, companies looking to raise funding from institutional investors |
| Cybersecurity | Alibaba | >€5M | We are looking for European companies serving data-dependent industries willing to swap shares with a US company listed on Nasdaq and offer our IP protected cybersecurity software | System integrators, IT services companies, consulting firms, VC and PE in IT companies looking for an exit |
| M&A and Fundraising | VC-A M&A Suite | €250k+ | We are looking for Strategic Partners and Investors to help us develop VC-A solutions through JV and alliances | HNWI, UHNWI, M&A boutiques, hedge funds, VC/PE, FOs, consulting firms, investment banks |
| Unicorn Startups | Pre-IPO | €100k+ | We trade unicorn shares on the secondary market. Currently on screen: Flexport, Rubrik (Shares owned directly), Kraken (Shares owned directly), BitPay (Shares in an SPV), Eat Just (Shares owned in an SPV), Udemy (Shares owned directly) etc. from $100k investment up | Mass-affluents, HNWI, UHNWI, hedge funds |
You can download a blind list of VC-A leads here.
The Value Creation - Alternative Network
If you run a business, use this group to share ideas around new business development strategies, alternative sources of money, alternative growth strategies and new business models.
VC-A Members, Investors, Company Owners, CxOs, Directors and Managers are invited to join.
VC-A Members, Investors, Company Owners, CxOs, Directors and Managers are invited to join.
Axion has got a new website
Axion Blue is a platform gathering the expertise of Value Creation - Alternative, Axion International Funds SICAV Plc., Fiduscorp Ltd. and other members of our international network.
Axion's activities are regulated by the MFSA.Axion provides services in three verticals:
- Investment Funds
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Corporate structuring
About Value Creation - Alternative
Value Creation – Alternative is a Strategy and Investment Advisory firm. We help companies to develop their business through acquisition and organic growth. We accompany our clients throughout the entire life cycle of their corporate development programme: strategy definition, target search, due-diligence, negotiation, transformation map, change management and digitalisation.
We are a worldwide network of more than 1,000 seasoned professionals with more than 35,000 contacts and have collectively advised M&A projects worth in excess of US$100B.
We support complex strategic and operational business decisions with deep analysis and robust processes. Our methodology is a combination of desk research, interviews and application of our internal know-how.