Founded by three visionary experts with extensive backgrounds in business growth, financial strategy, and startup mentorship, we bring a wealth of international experience as both investors and founders.
Our international perspective and deep industry insights allow us to guide startups through every phase of their journey towards success. We are committed to empowering you with the tools and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the startup world.
Believing that innovation knows no bounds, we are here to expand your horizons and elevate your venture to new heights.
As the powerhouse team behind BCD Associates, we're driven by a passion for innovation and a shared vision for startup success. With a dynamic blend of experience in entrepreneurship, international business development, startup ecosystem growth, strategic leadership, investor club management, we bring a deep insight to the table, which we are happy to share.
Our diverse backgrounds, cultivated in renowned companies, and ventures we built ourselves, have equipped us with invaluable insights and a keen understanding of what it takes to innovate, grow, and succeed in today's fast-paced business world.
We're not just consultants; we're partners on your entrepreneurial journey, dedicated to providing unwavering support and guidance as you navigate the path to success. Together, let's turn your startup dreams into reality.
At BCD Associates, we understand the daily pain points founders and investors face.
Startups often struggle with scaling operations efficiently, where to find the right information, how to address certain issues. Securing funding is a major challenge, with founders frequently facing rejections due to lack of investor readiness or compelling business plans.
Entering international markets adds complexity, including navigating legal regulations and cultural differences. Building and maintaining investor confidence requires constant communication and creating a relationship, before this, it means knowing which type of investor to reach out to.
Our tailored solutions address these issues head-on, providing strategic guidance and practical support to ensure your startup thrives.
BCD Associates can help navigate !
If you're a motivated founder ready to accelerate your startup's growth, BCD Associates is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about how our startup consulting services can support your entrepreneurial journey.
At BCD Associates, we understand and underline the importance of being investment ready. Getting access to finance means a ton of preparation, and we are here to help you with this. Our experts work closely with founders to refine business plans, develop robust startup marketing strategies, and identify funding opportunities. We challenge startups to think critically and strategically, ensuring they are well-positioned to attract investors and secure the funding they need to grow.
In parallel, we work closely with international investor clubs. We prepare business angels and early stage investors on becoming ready to invest. We mentor investors on identifying a good deal, how to be a good investor beyond financials, and help investor clubs engage their community.
Expanding into new markets is essential for startup growth, and our team at BCD Associates has the expertise to help. Expansion is not just about knowing which market to access next, but "how" to access it. We can help!
Whether it's entering international markets, establishing strategic partnerships, or navigating regulatory requirements, we provide the guidance and support startups need to succeed on a global scale.
New investors need as much training as startups. That's why we have created a 5 module training for new business angels, or exiting ones that want to refresh their knowledge. The BCD Academy for Investors takes you through identifying a good deal, what it means to be an Business Angel, how to do due diligence, among other necessary topics to do your first deal.
We have invested and worked with clubs, funds and created startups all over Europe.
Securing funding is a critical milestone for startups, and our team at BCD Associates is here to help. In the BCD Academy for Founders we take you through the necessary modules to be ready to seek funding: the perfect pitch, a convincing business plan, your growth strategy after funding, among other topics. Ones your startup is investment ready - we help with the access to finance.
Let's grow now!
If you're ready to take your startup to the next level or are ready to become the next Business Angel, BCD Associates is here to help.
Contact us today to learn more about our startup consulting services and start your journey towards success.
Previously: Orange, European Institute of Innovation and Technology, Inria, active Angel
jerome@bcd.associates
Previously: UNIDO, Sophia Business Angels, Baltic Tech Ventures and Bentsen Management International
sara@bcd.associates
Managing Director and Co-Founder
As an investor and entrepreneur, Edgardo is an international expert with over 25 years of experience in telecommunications, software, and services. He has a strong background in product and service development, targeting global clients. A seasoned entrepreneur, he has founded and developed multiple companies, fostering knowledge exchanges between the Silicon Valley and Sophia Antipolis. As the founding president of Sophia Business Angels, he invests in several early-stage companies. Edgardo is also a recognized speaker, teaching international development and management at SKEMA and EDHEC. Edgardo is today the Managing Director and Co-Founder of BCD Associates.
Previousely: IBM, Vaelsys, IVAS Systems, Sophia Business Angels Founding President and active Angel
edgardo@bcd.associates
