BC Partners heads to Athens, betting on Greece’s growing appeal as a private capital hub.
BC Partners’ European chair Nikos Stathopoulos is relocating from London to Greece as the $40bn-plus private equity firm plans to establish an Athens office and expand its investment presence in the country. The move builds on BC Partners’ existing Greek portfolio, which includes retailer Pet City and private education provider Alphabet, and reflects a broader strategic push into the market. Following hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos, Stathopoulos’ relocation adds further momentum to Athens’ bid to establish itself as an alternative European hub for private capital, as Greece steps up efforts to attract international financial talent. Forget overhead valves and four-barrel carbs; the real horsepower behind Greece Lightnin’ is a 5% tax rate on carried interest.
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