Services

Foreign Direct Investment Attraction

SSH Consulting is a specialist in Foreign Direct Investment Attraction. With more than 13 years of experience in attracting investment from European companies to the US, within Europe as well as South East Asia. SSH is your right partner if you are looking to enter in contact with key decision makers of expanding European companies. 

• Business intelligence on key markets & sectors, including long list building of target companies that fit your territory and your USP
• Press screening & signal search for your FDI pipeline 
• Direct approach of key decision makers of companies having expansion plans (C-level, Corporate Development, Managing Director)
• Due diligence of potential investors before the agreement on site visits and financial incentives
• Appointment setting & organization of targeted FDI missions for Economic Development Organizations
• Screening of major European trade shows & appointment setting with companies with expansion plan

Site selection services in the DACH market

SSH Consulting offers site selection services for international companies looking for new/additional sites in Western Europe.

• Definition of precise location, site and staff needs with the client
• Analysis of potential sites taking into account factors a number of pre-defined factors such as cost of land/real estate, workforce availability & cost, accessibility, access to supply chain, potential competitors in the area…
• Shortlisting of 4-5 potential sites
• Organization of site visits incl. meetings with local authorities, local key opinion leaders, discussion on potential incentives and partnerships

This service is available in Germany, Austria, France, Belgium as well as the US in cooperation with local partners.

Organization of high-level delegation visits to Europe

SSH Consulting has significant experience in the organization of high-level economic delegations, including US Governor’s mission.

• High-level investment/trade appointment setting for the Governor/Mayor/C-level executive of a major EDO
• B2B meetings for companies traveling with the delegation incl. partner search, distributor search or cluster meetings
• Official economic briefings for the delegation
• Organization of side-events/meetings for the spouses/partners
• Logistics incl. hotel, restaurant, facilities bookings as well as private transportation.

Market entry services for SMEs and start-ups

SSH Consulting has supported numerous companies from countries such as the UK, France and the Benelux region in their market entry into the German speaking markets.

• Market entry strategy including analysis of route-to-market, in-market competitors and local regulations
• Expert interviews with distributors, clusters and potential clients regarding the interest for your product in the target market and the necessity of a local presence
• Research of potential distributors or direct clients
• Support during first meetings with clients, negotiations with potential distributors/agents