SUCCESS STORIES

Between 2014 and 1017, on behalf of a leading US Home Décor company, we created a relationship with 3 Top 20 Global retailers, including Walmart China & increased sales by USD 1.5m.

In 2024, on behalf of a start-up offering a B2B wealth & asset management SaaS platform, we advised two small professional investors to acquire Convertible Notes offered by the company.

Between 2018 and 2022, on behalf of a leading European TV-Home shopping company we sourced vendors & identified Best Seller items. We have negotiated price, exclusivity and brought many new products on the market.

In 2024, on behalf of a search engine dedicated to Private Equity & Venture Capital Funds which provides access to more than 18,000 funds globally as well as more than 20,000 people managing those funds, we qualified 19 Ambassadors.

In 2018, on behalf of a French buyer, we managed a crisis following a domestic accident & product recall where the company lost 1.8m Euros. We worked with the supplier, lawyers, and were able to resell the inventory to a third-party.

Between 2019 to 2022, we have identified & qualified 14 projects on behalf of 'Invest Eastern France', program of the 'Grand E-Nov+' agency of the Grand Est region of France.

In 2023, we identified, introduced, and facilitated discussions with a Chinese State-Owned Enterprise interested in investing and participating in the construction of a 200 MW Solar Power Plant in North Macedonia.

In 2021, on behalf of a leading French Electric Vehicle charging station company we have identified & qualified a franchise partner in China. We assisted the President of the company until the signature of a MOU.

And more…

We deliver value with a unique combination of attributes, language abilities, cultural awareness, negotiation skills, a strong network, and a high level of integrity.

OVER THE YEARS…

  • 2011 Alibaba Sourcing Summit.

  • 2018 Baidu Head Office Visit.

  • 2019 Meeting with the Mayor of Nanjing & the Chinese Ministry Of Commerce.

  • 2021 MOU Signature Ceremony.

  • 2023 Agreement Before Signature of MOU.

Avant Agents is a Business Accelerator that helps businesses and organizations from around the globe to navigate the complicated Asian market.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

  • “Jean-Baptiste is a trusted partner and a friend that I highly recommend to any business leader. His skills and expertise are invaluable assets that will surely benefit leaders and innovators looking to expand their activities in Asia and beyond and in need of support on go-to-market and project financing.”

    Jesper Faber Stuhr, Serial Entrepreneur, Board Member, Secretary General of the Denmark Hong Kong Trade Association, Denmark.

  • “Jean Baptiste has consistently showcased a remarkable acumen and resilience in our collaborative projects. His adept networking skills, exceptional negotiation abilities, and multilingual proficiency have played a pivotal role in achieving project milestones. JB is a trusted partner and a highly recommended professional to collaborate with, ensuring efficiency, and successful project outcomes.”

    Laurent Dorpe, Serial Entrepreneur, former CEO of Edmond de Rothschild Asia Private Investors, former professor of finance at Paris La Sorbonne University, Hong Kong.

  • “I have worked with Jean Baptiste during 4 years on China sourcing for M6 Boutique. His mastery of the language, his cultural knowledge, his negotiation skills and his commitment to the brand allowed us to move forward quickly and efficiently in our sourcing in Asia. Jean Baptiste helped us identify reliable partners (factory visits), monitor our suppliers (manufacturing, development of technical details, dispute resolution), in sometimes difficult negotiations and in supervising the teams at the Canton Fair. Jean Baptiste's contribution was remarkable and I highly recommend him.”

    Frédérique Truel -Thibault, Marketing and Products sourcing Director, CPO- CMO. Subsidiary Home Shopping Service - M6 Boutique, France”