Agapi Advisors
You Give Trust. We Give Everything.
Guided by Agapi - the principle of selfless giving - we transform complex investment challenges into strategic opportunities that create lasting value for all stakeholders. Led by Valery Doronin, a seasoned private equity and M&A expert with 25+ years of experience executing high-value transactions worldwide.
Our Philosophy: The Agapi Approach
At Agapi Advisors, our name is our guiding principle. "Agapi" is the Greek word for the highest form of love—selfless and giving. This profound meaning translates directly into our business approach: putting client success first, creating value through giving rather than taking, and building long-term relationships based on trust and mutual benefit.
We believe that true partnership is about more than just transactions; it's about fostering growth and shared prosperity. Our commitment to the Agapi approach ensures that every strategy, every piece of advice, and every action we take is genuinely aimed at helping our clients thrive.
About Agapi Advisors
Founded by Valery Doronin, Agapi Advisors provides capital and delivers premium M&A, strategic and general business advisory services to clients across Europe, Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. We leverage decades of experience in private equity investment, portfolio management, and corporate development to provide tailored solutions that maximize shareholder value through genuine partnership.
Our approach combines deep industry knowledge with hands-on execution capabilities, allowing us to identify unique opportunities and navigate complex transactions with precision. Whether you're seeking investment opportunities, planning an exit, or optimizing your business strategy, Agapi Advisors provides the expertise and global perspective needed to achieve exceptional results.
Global Reach
Extensive network spanning emerging markets across Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America
Proven Track Record
25+ years executing transactions across diverse sectors with Board roles in 15+ companies
Sector Expertise
Deep knowledge in natural resources, energy, TMT, biotech/life science, agriculture, and financial services
What We Do
Agapi Advisors is an investment firm providing both capital and strategic advisory services. We deploy our own capital alongside comprehensive advisory support, ensuring true partnership with our clients. As active investors, we align our interests with yours - we succeed only when you succeed.
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Direct investment and co-investment in private equity and venture capital opportunities, alongside comprehensive fundraising strategy and investor relations services. We deploy our own capital in pre-seed to growth-stage investments, with particular strength in emerging markets, ensuring true partnership with our portfolio companies.
Strategic Advisory
Investment-backed strategic consulting combining capital deployment with operational expertise. As investors, we become partners and provide strategic guidance informed by our own investment experience across diverse markets and sectors.
Mergers & Acquisitions
End-to-end M&A advisory from target identification and valuation to due diligence, negotiation, and post-merger integration. We've successfully led competitive M&A processes for international clients across multiple industries.
Track Record: Selected Transactions
Agapi Advisors brings a wealth of transaction experience across multiple sectors and geographies. While client confidentiality prevents us from sharing specific names, below are examples of our successful engagements:
Advanced Biotech
Seed funding for a pioneering cell-and-gene-therapy CDMO in Southeast Asia at the largest GMP biopharma facility in ASEAN.
Natural Resources
Competitive M&A process for the disposal of operating subsidiaries of an international listed mining company, managing the entire sale process from indicative offers through due diligence to SPA.
Modern Agriculture
Corporate restructuring and operational improvements for a major irrigated agricultural holding, resulting in successful financial investor exit despite challenging market conditions.
More Success Stories
TMT Acquisition & Restructuring
Strategic investments advisory in the mobile telecommunications sector in Latin America in a distressed acquisition and restructuring situation.
Life Science M&A
Sell-side M&A advisory for a Hong Kong-based life science supplies distributor, securing a premium valuation from a strategic buyer through competitive auction process.
Educational Content Strategy Development
Long-term capitalization strategy for an educational content publisher, including digitalization roadmap and IPO preparation.
Global COVID-19 Vaccine Project Management
Strategic coordination of international vaccine technology deployment across multiple jurisdictions, managing regulatory approvals, distribution partnerships, and cross-border logistics for global health initiative.
Our Investment Approach
Opportunity Identification
Leveraging our global network to source proprietary deals with asymmetric risk-reward profiles
Rigorous Due Diligence
Comprehensive financial, operational, and strategic assessment to identify value creation levers
Transaction Execution
Expert negotiation and deal structuring to optimize terms and mitigate risks
Value Creation
Active management and strategic guidance to drive operational improvements and growth
Strategic Exit
Timing and structuring exits to maximize returns for stakeholders
Our disciplined investment process has been refined through decades of experience across market cycles. We combine strategic vision with tactical execution to deliver exceptional results for our clients and partners.
Industry Expertise
Agapi Advisors brings deep sector knowledge across multiple industries, allowing us to identify unique opportunities and navigate complex transactions with precision.
Biotech & Life Sciences
Extensive experience in advanced biologics, cell and gene therapy, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Recent projects include co-founding a major CDMO in Southeast Asia and facilitating international rollout of vaccine technologies.
Natural Resources & Energy
Track record in mining, metals, and energy transactions across multiple geographies. Expertise in valuation, operational optimization, and strategic exits in both bull and bear markets.
Technology, Media & Telecom
Advisory on digital transformation, growth strategies, and M&A for technology companies. Particular focus on educational technology and B2B platforms.
Leadership: Valery Doronin
Founder & Managing Director
Valery Doronin brings over 25 years of experience in private equity investment, portfolio management, and corporate development across global markets. His career spans leadership roles at sovereign wealth funds, international investment banks, and private equity / venture capital firms.
As a Board member for 15+ companies across diverse sectors, Valery has demonstrated exceptional ability to drive strategic initiatives and create shareholder value. His cross-cultural experience enables effective navigation of complex international transactions.
Valery holds an Executive MBA from Columbia Business School and London Business School, along with professional certifications in financial markets.
Why Choose Agapi Advisors?
25+
Years Experience
Decades of transaction expertise across market cycles
$560M+
Transaction Value
Successfully executed deals across multiple sectors
15+
Board Positions
Governance experience across diverse industries
4
Continents
Global advisory experience spanning major markets
At Agapi Advisors, we combine the personalized attention of a boutique firm with the sophisticated capabilities and global reach typically found at much larger institutions. What truly sets us apart is our Agapi approach - we succeed only when our clients succeed. This philosophy of selfless partnership means our clients benefit from direct access to senior expertise, unwavering commitment to their objectives, and a genuine dedication to creating lasting value for all stakeholders.
Contact Agapi Advisors
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Contact Information
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We work with clients globally and can arrange meetings in person or via secure video conference.
Areas We Serve
Agapi Advisors provides services to clients worldwide with particular focus on:
- Europe and CIS countries
- EMEA
- Southeast Asia
- Latin America