Xeon International, a leading investment management firm, is pleased to announce its nomination as the Promicol Licensing Fund Manager.

The Promicol Licensing Fund is an innovative investment vehicle focused on identifying and investing in promising technology licensing opportunities. Through its unique approach, the fund aims to generate attractive returns for investors while supporting the development and commercialization of breakthrough technologies.

Xeon International’s deep expertise in investment management and its track record of success in identifying and investing in high-potential opportunities make it an ideal choice to manage the Promicol Licensing Fund. The firm’s experienced team of professionals will leverage their knowledge and networks to identify and evaluate potential investments, ensuring that the fund is well-positioned to capture the most promising licensing opportunities.

“We are honored to have been nominated as the Promicol Licensing Fund Manager,” said Mr. Yves Duponselle, CEO of Xeon International. “We believe that the fund’s unique focus on technology licensing offers an exciting opportunity for investors to participate in the growth and development of breakthrough technologies. Especially the future early detection of Cancer will be a game changer.

Our team is looking forward to leveraging our expertise to identify and invest in the most promising opportunities.”

The Promicol Licensing Fund is now open for investment, and Xeon International is actively seeking investors/ Licensees who are interested in participating in this innovative investment opportunity. For more information on the fund and how to invest, please contact Xeon International at info@xeon-international.com

About Promicol: Promicol B.V. is a Dutch biotech company that has been making significant
strides in the field of microbiological quality control. With a focus on providing
fast and accurate testing solutions, the company has been able to attract a diverse
range of clients, including large pharmaceutical companies, food manufacturers,
and research organizations.

About Xeon International: Xeon International is a leading investment management firm that offers a wide range of investment solutions to institutional and individual investors. With offices around the world, the firm has a global reach and a deep understanding of local markets. Xeon International is committed to delivering innovative investment solutions that help its clients achieve their financial goals.

Contact: Ben Kee – Managing Director – Xeon International Singapore – bk@xeon-international.com

Luxembourg January 2024,

Xeon International has been appointed as the Financial Advisor for the ProBiotec Portfolio.

“ProBiotec strives to minimize the pollution footprint by providing anti-microbial cleaning solutions without chemical content. The quality of the products is in line with the new upcoming European legislation that will reduce the use of chemicals as they have a negative impact on people and the environment. Biotec developed the slogan THE POWER OF NATURE. The bacterial components are taken from the nature, they clean, protect people and biodegrade back to the nature .”

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within five functional areas: Corporate Finance – Private Equity – Advisory -Commodity Trading and Personal Advisory services.

Seven Seas, a leading global conservation organization, is pleased to announce that Xeon International has been appointed as the financial advisor for its new Biodiversity Fund. The fund has been established to support the protection and restoration of critical marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrasses, and mangroves.

Xeon International is a leading financial advisory firm with a global presence and a wealth of experience in sustainable investing. Their team of experts will work closely with Seven Seas to ensure the success of the Biodiversity Fund and to maximize the impact of its investments.

“We are delighted to be working with Xeon International to support the conservation of our oceans and the important ecosystems they sustain,” said David Rosenbaum  CEO, Seven Seas. “Their expertise in sustainable finance and investment strategies will be invaluable as we work to mobilize capital and drive positive change for our planet.”

The Seven Seas Biodiversity Fund will target investments in projects and organizations that are working to conserve and restore critical marine ecosystems around the world. The fund aims to deliver both social and environmental returns to investors, while also supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

“We are excited to be working with Seven Seas on this important initiative,” said Xeon International CEO, Yves Duponselle. “Sustainable investing is at the core of our mission, and we believe that the Biodiversity Fund is a critical tool for addressing the urgent threats facing our oceans.”

The Seven Seas Biodiversity Fund is currently open to institutional and accredited investors. For more information on the fund and how to invest, please visit www.sevenseas.org.

Contact: David Rosenbaum CEO, Seven Seas

Yves Duponselle  CEO, Xeon International

Luxembourg January 2021,

Xeon International has been appointed as the Financial Advisor for the Excelion Portfolio.

“Excelion is a story of blending years of experience in international real estate development.Excelling in all they do by combining Vision & Creativity.They’re real estate developers of commercial, residential, retail hospitality and mixed-use properties operating primarily in Europe.Since its founding Excelion Development company has experienced outstanding growth with a portfolio that currently exceeds 80 Million Euros.”

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within five functional areas: Corporate Finance – Private Equity – Advisory -Commodity Trading and Personal Advisory services.

Luxembourg June 2020,

Xeon International has been appointed as the Financial Advisor for a new €10 Million Healthcare Investment.

Marcel de Bresser, Chief Business Development at Xeon International comments: ” Investors are very eager to look at investing in the production of CBD for the European Market.The anticipated demand for this new commodity is expected to double in size what is today the largest commodity namely coffee.”
“The Israeli management team has a large experience with the optimisation of the CBD values.” It is the aim to set up a Medicinal CBD manufacturing unit to serve the European market in the initial stage.”

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within five functional areas: Corporate Finance – Private Equity – Advisory -Commodity Trading and Personal Advisory services.

Luxembourg April 2018,

Xeon International has been appointed as the Financial Advisor for a new 180MW Solar Photovoltaic power plant. The plant will be built in three construction stages from 2018 to 2022.

Robert Gerendas, Partner at Xeon International comments: ” In 2017, solar PV demand was totalling 85 gigawatts around the world. For 2022, expectations are at 110 gigawatts which is an increase of almost 30%.The market is still sharply increasing despite the fluctuations they create on the net. Additionally Photovoltaic power generation is showing very attractive yields in the Balkan and Turkey because of the sunlight availability and attractive purchase prices.As opposed to Turkey their are less currency risks in the Balkan area which is part of the Euro. We are very happy to have contracted with a first large project in the area. The project is seeking for a financing contract of €120 million.”

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within five functional areas: Corporate Finance – Private Equity – Advisory -Commodity Trading and Personal Advisory services.

Xeon international to assist Logia Energy Systems to promote it’s new technology.

LUXEMBOURG, Xeon International, an international business value creation company established in Luxembourg in 2003, announced the acquisition of a new Corporate Finance mandate from Logia Energy Systems.

Logia Energy Systems holds an innovative and unique alternative to traditional pumped storage. The technology calls for the utilization of aero engines to arrange industry leading start-up speeds when providing power to a given grid in the case production falls below consumption.
The technology is the ideal solution for grid stabilization markets and can also be applied as a power solution for remote locations, peaker power plants as well as a reliable back-up solution for other market use applications.
Logia Energy Systems intends to develop their first pilot turbine;

Paul Feher, Chief Corporate Finance Officer at Xeon International comments: “LOGIA is an advanced technology start-up that has to move from the conceptual stage to a confirmed industrial player. The challenge from our side will be to assist Logia Energy Systems to streamline their business model towards a new disruptive model within the pumped storage industry.”

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within four functional areas: Corporate Finance – Private Equity – Advisory and Personal Advisory services.

Xeon International appointed as Financial Advisor of NES.

LUXEMBOURG, Xeon International, an international business value creation company established in Luxembourg in 2003, announced the acquisition of a new Corporate Finance mandate in the Industrial Waste Recycling Industry.

Paul Feher, Chief Corporate Finance Officer at Xeon International comments: “NES is committed to a complete Industrial Waste recovery and to a closed-loop recycling system. Recycling valuable materials became a pressing world challenge and our client responds to this need with a state-of-the-art closed circuit installation that will have unmatched efficiency. The project is seeking for a debt financing contract of €56 million.”

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within four functional areas: Corporate Finance – Private Equity – Advisory and Personal Advisory services.

Xeon International HQ Luxembourg announced the appointment of Mr. Meir Segev to boost the International development of Xeon international.

“”We are so thrilled that Meir has accepted to join our International Partner team. I really can’t think of anyone more experienced and qualified to develop our International Business” comments Paul Feher, Chief Corporate Finance Officer at Xeon International.

“At Xeon International, it is our on-going strategy to steadily grow the number of quality Partners across global markets. Meir’s international track record, business acumen and high level relationships both in the public and private sectors are key elements that will be instrumental for him to successfully develop new business opportunities in target markets whilst increasing the Xeon International brand presence worldwide. Our global business model will always remain focused on delivering world class local service and will be fully supported by our South East European Subsidiary and knowledge centre” according to Paul.

Meir adds “ My international business development strategy at Xeon International will be focused on two main drivers – identifying new Corporate Finance clients in the need of international reach and ensuring local presence and service – when combined together, these drivers will deliver the results we are looking for”

Mr. Segev is an experienced and accomplished management executive having spent over 30 years as a senior manager in both governmental and private sectors. Over the last 14 years, Meir has served as CEO, Board Member and Chairman of several international companies.

Outside of these respective roles, Meir has been dealing with international project financing as well as successfully representing the interest of Chinese companies seeking overseas investments.

Meir holds a Bachelor’s Degree from The Haifa University in Israel and is a graduate of The Wharton Advanced Management Program at Penn University.

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within three functional areas: Project Financing and M&A – Fund Management – Growth Management.

Xeon International is the initiator of Xeon Fund. Xeon Fund SIF SICAV SCA was founded back in 2011 and is a Private Equity umbrella fund with 3 Sub-funds. The fund has been awarded for its Corporate Social and environmental investment strategy.The fund concentrates on Alternative Energies, Water Production and Real Estate. It operates from Luxembourg and is authorised by the Luxembourg regulator CSSF with Visa 2015/101265-7225-0-PC.

Xeon International HQ Luxembourg announced the appointment of Dr. László Szakál as its Partner for Hungary .

Luxembourg Jan 5, 2017
“I have been knowing Dr.László Szakál for many years and I really can’t think of anyone more experienced and qualified to develop our business in Hungary” comments Paul Feher, Chief Corporate Finance Officer at Xeon International.
“At Xeon International, it is our on-going strategy to steadily grow the number of quality Partners across global markets. and László was absolutely the best match to develop the Hungarian market for us. László has a proven track record and the required experience to lead the path to new business and larger brand penetration of Xeon International in Hungary and neighbouring countries. Our global business model, based on local service delivery will be supported by our knowledge center through our South East European subsidiary.” according to Paul.

“When I was approached by Paul to step into the Xeon International success story, I discovered that they have the right reputation and products to develop the business in Eastern Europe. Working on a personalised service that will deliver results for the decision makers in Hungary and in the region will surely be an appealing value proposition”, comments Dr. Szakál , Partner at Xeon International.

Laszlo has gained his business experience in Central Eastern Europe as an executive of one of the largest ICT services provider’s affiliate in Hungary. He has been working in the outsourcing business and acquired a line of businesses in various industries. He has more than a decade information technology and business process knowledge in the banking, energy, transportation and various other industries combined with structured financing options. Laszlo is well connected to the main regional decision makers.

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within three functional areas: Project Financing and M&A – Fund Management – Growth Management.

Xeon International is the initiator of Xeon Fund. Xeon Fund SIF SICAV SCA was founded back in 2011 and is a Private Equity umbrella fund with 3 Sub-funds. The fund has been awarded for its Corporate Social and environmental investment strategy.
The fund concentrates on Alternative Energies, Water Production and Real Estate. It operates from Luxembourg and is authorised by the Luxembourg regulator CSSF with Visa 2015/101265-7225-0-PC.

What is NODDS ?
DR: NODDS is a Corporate Social Responsible (CSR) technology start-up aiming at reducing the number of deaths caused by long response time in emergency situations.
We aim at optimising the emergency response and reduce the time between the incident and the first aide arrival, particularly in sudden cardiac arrest where each second counts.
The first two to three minutes after an SCA are crucial. It is typically during that time that NODDS emergency can intervene and save lives as opposed to traditional emergency services. NODDS also acts as virtual emergency assistant that gives real-time guidance to helpers in the case of an Alert. The platform can be extended in the future to other types of Alert management such as first help for Fire, Robbery or Aggression alerts.

How did you, Mr. Repelowicz, came up with the founding idea ?
DR: I have acquired a significant experience in the distribution of medical devices in the fields of cardiology and orthopaedic.
My observation is that we live in a world where the average survival rate after a sudden cardiac arrest is 5% globally. The response to Sudden Cardiac Arrest accidents is not satisfying. We can not leave the situation unchallenged, knowing that it is possible to save thousands of lives every year.
With today’s new technology, smartphones and connected objects, we have the power to change people’s life.

How would it work?
DR:NODDS is a cross-platform artificial intelligence solution that aims to significantly improve emergency responses in the event of an SCA by identifying and empowering the environment and nearby trained users who are able to respond quickly and provide assistance.

What is the situation of NODDS today?
TG: NODDS is based in Luxembourg. We have been developing a connected solution for 1 year now. The complexity of the project is to find the scalable way to provide a complete and easy solution. We need a smart alert system using new technology.
We are, currently, developing a solution that mixes mobile application and connected objets.

How would you formulate the company goals?
DR: Our first goal is to cut intervention times by developing a smart solution train people to act right when an emergency occurs. Learning is the key for a better emergency management.
Our ambition is to become the number 1 emergency alert system around the world.

NODDS, has been created to address the number of fatal “Sudden Cardiac Arrests (SCA)”, also know as “Sudden Death” which is today the second largest cause of mortality in the world.
NODDS is seeking for early stage investors to roll-out its next steps of development.

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within four functional areas: Corporate Finance – Private Equity – Advisory and Family Office services.

Xeon International is happy to announce that it has secured a €75 million equity financing with a leading Global Family Office into it’s Private Equity Fund called Xeon Fund Sicav-SIF.

The global Family Office and Xeon International have announced an agreement to work closely together. The collaboration will concentrate on providing funding services to the participations taken by Xeon Fund through it’s dedicated Sub-Funds called RECAP, ENERCAP and SEACAP.

“We are delighted with the signature of this contract” comments Yves Duponselle, CEO at Xeon International. “Our research suggests that the Private Equity is at the start of a new cycle and will continue to have a bright future outlook. Our investors are very savvy business partners with a great business vision.We believe that we can develop a multitude of synergies and alliances together.”

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within four functional areas: Private Equity – Corporate Finance – Growth Management Advisory and Family Office Services.
Our teams consist mainly of experienced managers with deep theoretical and practical knowledge of their areas of specialisation which ensures rapid comprehension of relevant strategic and operational issues and a solid implementation of solutions. We devise innovative and result-oriented ways to create business value for our clients and investors.

Xeon International appointed as Financial Advisor of Mobile Extension.

LUXEMBOURG, Xeon International, an international business value creation company established in Luxembourg since 2003, announced the acquisition of a new Corporate Finance mandate in the Telecom Infrastructure Industry.

Yves Duponselle, CEO at Xeon International comments: ” The telecommunications industry in Germany (and in Europe as a whole) grew again in 2013. According to the German industry association BITKOM (Bundesverband Informationswirtschaft, Telekommunikation und neue Medien e.V.) the industry generated EUR 65.4 bln. in 2012,representing an increase of 1.9% compared to 2011. The forecast for 2013 is that there will be an increase of 1.3% and thus the revenues will reach EUR 66.3 bln..”

Giancarlo d’Elia, CFO at Xeon International added, ” The role of the local and regional fixed broadband (and fiber-optic) players in the competitive landscape of Germany is best characterized by a statement by Deutsche Telekom.”

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within four functional areas: Corporate Finance – Private Equity – Advisory and Family Office services.
Our teams consist mainly of experienced managers with deep theoretical and practical knowledge of their areas of specialisation which ensures rapid comprehension of relevant strategic and operational issues and a solid implementation of solutions. We devise innovative and result-oriented ways to create business value for our clients and investors.

Xeon International appointed as Financial Advisor of Layton Group.

LUXEMBOURG, Xeon International, an international business value creation company established in Luxembourg in 2003, announced the acquisition of a new Corporate Finance mandate in the Resource Recovery Industry.

Yves Duponselle, CEO at Xeon International comments: “The WEEE recovery industry is a relatively new industry that emerged from the soaring commodities prices and the tightening of the environmental regulatory frames. The global economic slowdown affected the WEEE recovery industry as much as the commodities market.  But now the sector is recovering and is back on the growth track.”

Giancarlo d’Elia, CFO at Xeon International commented, “Layton Group is committed to a complete resource recovery and to a closed-loop recycling system. Recycling valuable materials became a pressing world challenge and our client responds to this need with a state-of-the-art closed circuit installation that will have unmatched efficiency. The project is seeking for a debt financing contract of €16 million.”

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within four functional areas: Corporate Finance – Private Equity – Advisory and Family Office services.

The 12th Annual Marcus Evans EPI Summit – the flagship event of the pensions and investments industry was the ultimate point of reference for the world’s most imminent investment executives. The compelling 2012 programme consisted of a range of interactive platforms and case studies paired with unique business opportunities to assist Europe’s leading institutional investors in propelling portfolio gains and prudent new investments.

During the summit, participants were offered a wide range of forums: Global Economist Forum which focused on the latest macro-economic developments affecting assets and liabilities alike. The Pensions Sustainability Forum which evaluated the adaptation of pension systems to the new normal economy. The Euro Zone Stability Forum outlined possible paths for member countries out of the crisis. The Asset Allocation Forum aimed to identify actionable trends in a seemingly chaotic environment.

Xeon International took an active role by promoting its Xeon Fund which focuses on niche opportunities in selected investment sectors: fast growing industries, energy and Real Estate. “It was an excellent opportunity for us to meet potential investors and take advantage of extremely productive one-to-one meetings. We received direct feedback from industry leaders about our presented Funds. Furthermore investors enthusiastic reactions assured us that our offer remains unique and in line with current ‘Investors Demand” says Giancarlo d’Elia – Chief Private Equity Officer at Xeon International.

Xeon Fund is an umbrella fund combining the best breed of all worlds. From German engineering to Luxembourg fund management and Emerging market returns.

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within four functional areas: Private Equity – Corporate Finance – Growth Management Advisory and Family Office Services.

Our teams consist mainly of experienced managers with deep theoretical and practical knowledge of their areas of specialisation which ensures rapid comprehension of relevant strategic and operational issues and a solid implementation of solutions. We devise innovative and result-oriented ways to create business value for our clients and investors.

Bangladesh has emerged as an extremely attractive alternative to the well established outsourcing destinations (China and India) when it comes to high labor-intensive manufacturing like Ready Made Garments (RMG), Footwear, Handbags, etc.
The country is ranked as the fourth biggest RMG exporter in the world.
Bangladesh’s democratic governance and political stability coupled with sound economic growth has attracted many manufacturers from all over the world. The country’s economy has grown at a healthy 5.8% per annum in the last decade. The forecasts indicate that Bangladesh should sustain GDP growth of 6% annually in the medium term.
The country’s plentiful and young workforce is contributing to the fast development of the country.

Ronny Showkat – Managing Partner at Xeon International- comments: ”The rising commodities prices and the recent social upraises have pushed the salaries in China, Thailand, India and the other low wage countries in South Asia higher, thus making Bangladesh a more competitive place for doing business. The market is soaring and new entrepreneurs appear every day.”

Bangladesh is also eligible for duty free access to the EU market for all products (except arms and ammunition) under the EU’s Generalized System of Preferences.

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within three functional areas: Project Financing – Fund Management & M&A – Growth Management.
Our teams consist mainly of experienced managers with deep theoretical and practical knowledge of their areas of specialisation which ensures rapid comprehension of relevant strategic and operational issues and a solid implementation of solutions. We devise innovative and result-oriented ways to create business value for our clients and investors.

Global M&A for the year to date stands at US$ 477.7bn, up 15% from Q1 2009. However the start of the year is down 18% from Q1 2008 and 41% from Q1 2007. Q1 2010 is the second strongest quarter in the last five quarters, after Q4 2009.

Largest ever Q1 for Asia-Pacific 
Propelled by the announcement of a number of mega-deals, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) started the new decade with a boom in M&A activity. Q1 2010 was the largest Q1 for Asia-Pacific on merger market records with a total deal value of US$ 103.3bn, 126% higher than Q1 2009. Deal volume is up 24%.

Europe suffers slowest first quarter since 1998
In the slowest first quarter since 1998, Q1 2010 Europe saw the announce¬ment of 856 M&A deals with a total value of US$ 115.4bn – down 3% from Q1 2009 by value and volume.
However, European private equity buyout activity started on a stronger note with deal values up by 233% compared to Q1 2009, at US$ 15.2bn – account¬ing for 46% of the value of global buyouts so far this year.

US suffers 22% drop in value
US M&A for the year to date stands at US$ 154bn, down 22% from Q1 2009 and down 24% from the previous quarter. With a total of 692 announced deals, deal activity is up 21% compared to Q1 09 but still down 11% on the final three months of last year.

Global private equity buyouts are steady
Buyout activity increased by 10% compared to Q1 2009 with a value of US$ 33.1bn. The largest buyout this year is Bain Capital’s acquisition of the US based Styron division of Dow Chemical, valued at US$ 1.6bn, followed close¬ly by KKR backing the management in the US$ 1.5bn buyout of UK based Pets At Home. Europe makes up 46% of the value of global buyouts so far this year.

48% drop in insolvency deals
Announced insolvency deals globally have dropped 48% in value compared to Q1 2009 and 82% compared to the peak achieved in Q2 2009. Activity by value is the lowest since Q4 2008.

Top deals of the quarter
Global: Prudential’s US$ 35.5bn acquisition of American International Assurance Company in March (also Asia-Pacific’s largest deal of the quarter).
Europe: Novartis exercises option to acquire 52% stake in Alcon for US$ 26.3bn in January.
Americas: America Movil SA de CV’s US$ 19.4bn acquisition of Carso Global Telcom SAB de CV in January.
US: MetLife acquiring American Life Insurance Company from AIG for US$ 15.5bn.

Dealogic, the pre-eminent provider of Global Investment Banking analysis and systems released its Q1 2010 figures for Global Project Finance.
Global volume reached $ 72.1bn, an increase of 49% compared with $48.4bn in Q1 2009 although only 146 projects reached financial close, down 13% on 167 in Q1 2009.

A total of 16 projects of $1.0bn or over reached financial close in Q1 2010, compared to just seven in the comparable 2009 period. This included the $7.6bn Nord Steam Gas Pipeline Phase 1 project, the second largest Eastern European project financing on record to reach financial close.

Asia recorded one of the largest increases in project financing with volume up 161% to $34.9bn compared to Q1 2009. The region was boosted by the $12.8bn Taiwan High Speed Rail refinancing, the largest project financing globally in Q1 2010.Australasia also saw a significant rise in volume, reaching $3.4bn compared to just $837m in Q1 2010.

Western Europe project finance volume was up 42% to $16.9bn in Q1 2010 compared with 12.0bn in Q1 2009.

Middle East & Africa project volume fell 57% to $2.8bn in Q1 2010 while North American volume fell 46% to just $2.6bn. Latin American & Caribbean project finance was also down with volume dropping 67% to $3.6bn in Q1 2010.

The Infrastructure sector led the industry ranking in Q1 2010 with volume of $26.1bn accounting for 36% of total project finance volume. The Energy/Power sector followed with $ 25.1bn and a 35% share of market.

Project Finance loan volume reached $58.5bn in Q1 2010, up 61% from Q1 2009 while bond financing fell 68% to just $461m. Equity finance rose 25% to 13.1bn.

Bank of Taiwan led the mandated arranger ranking with £12.9bn, followed by State Bank of India with $ 3.7bn.

Xeon International looks back on a VC study performed by DOW Jones VentureSource

“Despite the recent downturn in the Venture Capital investment industry, we remain confident, looking at the results of the 4th quarter 2009 and first quarter 2010, that the market is showing signs of recovery” says Yves Duponselle CEO of Xeon International.” Looking at the latest figures we can clearly observe that, signs are looking good for the future. The situation will not improve instantly but the improvement process has already begun.”

Non-US Venture-Backed Companies Collected $8.2 Billion in 2009; Europe Sees Worst Year of Decade; Investments in China Drop 56%

In most markets outside the US, the fourth quarter of 2009 was the best quarter of the year for venture capital investment, but it did little to boost the year’s annual totals. In the fourth quarter, venture capitalists invested $2.5 billion in 396 deals in Europe, Canada, Israel, China and India, a 24% drop from the $3.3 billion invested in 472 deals during same period last year, according to new global data from Dow Jones VentureSource. Throughout 2009, investors put $8.2 billion to work in 1,391 deals outside the US, a 47% drop from the $15.5 billion invested in 1,932 deals in 2008.

In the US, venture investors put $6.3 billion to work in 743 deals in the most recent quarter, a slight up tick from the same period in 2008. Throughout 2009, venture capitalists invested $21.4 billion into 2,489 deals for U.S. companies, a 31% drop compared with 2008.

European Investment Sees Worst Year of Decade*

In 2009, venture capitalists invested $4.4 billion (€3.2 million) in 916 deals for European companies, down 41% from the $7.4 billion (€5.1 billion) put into 1,234 deals in 2008. According to Dow Jones VentureSource, 2009 was the worst year for venture investment into European companies since the firm began tracking the region in 2000. In the fourth quarter, venture investors put $1.3 billion (€911 million) into 252 deals, a 28% drop from the $1.8 billion (€1.2 billion) put into 321 deals during the same period last year.

“In Europe, venture capitalists opened their wallets a little wider in the fourth quarter,” said Arno Castanet, research manager in Dow Jones VentureSource’s London office. “But with investors’ capital sources – fundraising and liquidity – still tight, entrepreneurs will continue to face intense competition for capital in 2010.”

“Our clients have difficulties to understand that we are really in a severe competition for capital in the market and that they should revise their effort and commitment policies if they want to get funded, mentions Yves Duponselle, CEO at Xeon international, “resulting from an unbalanced market situation between offer and demand ”.

Deals Sizes Shrink Worldwide

According to the data, the size of venture deals has decreased in all markets around the world since 2008. The median size of a venture capital deal in Europe dropped 24% from 2.9 million (€2 million) in 2008 to $2.2 million (€1.6 million) in 2009.

Mainland China had the highest median deal size of any region with $7 million in 2009, a 13% drop from the $8 million median in 2008.

India saw the most dramatic drop as the country ended 2009 with a $4 million median, down 44% from 2008. Canada’s median dial size fell almost one-third to $4.1 million and Israel’s median dropped almost 20% to $4.5 million.

The median round size in the U.S. was $4.7 million, down from $6 million seen in 2008.

A reduced “Deal Size” affects significantly the Project financing costs as most of capital searches require more investors to finance one project says Giancarlo d’Elia, CFO at Xeon International.

*All Europe investment figures based on weighted conversion rates of 1.459079 (2008) and 1.3851 (2009). All percentages were calculated using USD.

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within three functional areas: Project Financing – Fund Management & M&A – Growth Management.
Our teams consist mainly of experienced managers with deep theoretical and practical knowledge of their areas of specialisation which ensures rapid comprehension of relevant strategic and operational issues and a solid implementation of solutions. We devise innovative and result-oriented ways to create business value for our clients and investors.

Despite the credit crunch there is capital out there

As a consequence of the credit crunch numerous real estate developers are struggling to find financing for existing or future projects. Typical sources have dried up with banks unwilling to lend at the same rates as before, leaving developers with great opportunities that cannot materialize, with partially completed projects and debts that require refinancing.

“Despite the fact that conditions are quite uneasy there is capital available. Developers need to be guided in the right direction to facilitate their entrance into financial vehicles which recognize the potential, have the means and are willing to commit to real estate projects” according to Giancarlo d’Elia, CFO.

Investment funds have also been going through a lot of difficulties to raise capital in the past year. Normally this would result in less funds to be invested but this is not the case. As a matter of fact the cash reserves are still staying on quite significant levels. The reason is that the investment criteria became more selective than everand therefore less project have been finances.

Here comes the essential mission of Xeon International – to match the goals of the financial partner and the developer.

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within three functional areas: Project Financing – Fund Management & M&A – Growth Management.
Our teams consist mainly of experienced managers with deep theoretical and practical knowledge of their areas of specialisation which ensures rapid comprehension of relevant strategic and operational issues and a solid implementation of solutions. We devise innovative and result-oriented ways to create business value for our clients and investors.

Xeon International presents its sales and acquisitions opportunities

Following the growing demand from investors to study our Investment Opportunities we have decided to make our M&A catalogue public. The document is not extensive of all projects in our pipeline as many opportunities are not placed in for confidentiality reasons. All presented projects have been screened and approved by our Inorganic Growth division and each project’s Executive Summary could be provided upon request.

Keep yourselves regularly posted about these opportunities by informing us about your investment strategy in terms of geographical and industry focus and target size.Email us!

Xeon International aims to create long-term business value for its clients and investors by offering a unique blend of result-oriented, risk sharing strategic value creation and implementation services. It operates within three functional areas: Project Financing – Fund Management & M&A – Growth Management.
Our teams consist mainly of experienced managers with deep theoretical and practical knowledge of their areas of specialisation which ensures rapid comprehension of relevant strategic and operational issues and a solid implementation of solutions. We devise innovative and result-oriented ways to create business value for our clients and investors.