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by an investor from Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
in Philadelphia, PA, USA

1yr ago

How to invest in international deals?

I'm a US citizen and am interested in investing in international deals. Does anyone have experience setting up investment partnerships to invest in deals abroad? I have family with French and German citizenships, so maybe that would be helpful. Thanks!

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reply by an investor 1yr ago
from Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main in Berlin, Deutschland

One route would be a passive LP investment into a partnership (this is what most EU VCs do when they onboard non-tax-resident investors), e.g. via a Luxembourg-based SPV to avoid negative tax consequences. Not sure how many search funds or institutional investors offer such options here.

reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from American University of Paris in Cuxhaven, Germany

Benjamin, Investing internationally as a U.S. citizen 🇺🇸 is very doable, especially if you have family with French or German citizenship, or dual citizenship yourself. Here’s how to get started: Choose Your Structure: Many of my partner investors use limited partnerships or joint ventures to invest abroad. This allows you to define roles and share profits, and can be tailored for cross-border deals. 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇪🇺 Leverage Citizenship: Having access to EU citizenship (German or French) can make banking, compliance, and deal execution much easier. Some of my strategic consulting clients have used this to unlock local incentives and smooth regulatory hurdles. 📑 Tax and Compliance: Be aware of U.S. and foreign tax rules. International deals may trigger reporting and tax obligations in both countries, so consult a tax advisor familiar with cross-border investments. I might know a guy 😏 🤝 Deal Sourcing: Build relationships with local advisors and networks. I have helped many successful investors in my network, find creative ways to structure deals, sometimes with little or no upfront capital. 🏦 Investment Vehicles: U.S. investors often use vehicles like American Depository Receipts (ADRs), ETFs, or international brokerage accounts to access foreign markets easily. 🧑🏻‍💻 As a German/American citizen, I can help facilitate or collaborate on business acquisitions in both the U.S. and Europe. 💬 If you’d like to discuss specific opportunities or need guidance on structuring your first international deal, let’s connect and explore opportunities! ___ 🗞️ 📰 Subscribe to my monthly newsletter for more insights, case studies and resources: redacted Read my other post at: redacted Private Equity investor For Acquisition Let's connect also at redacted Follow me at redacted

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