In Profile
Capital Link Linking the Greek – U.S. Business and Investment Communities
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n parallel, Capital Link has become the go-to-center for investors who seek information and insight on global shipping, as it works with the majority of U.S. listed shipping companies, many of whom are of Greek interests. It has received three industry Awards; Lloyds List recognized Capital Link for its contribution in promoting Greek Shipping to investors globally, while the Intercontinental Finance Magazine Awarded Capital Link as the Best Investor Relations Firm for the Maritime Sector in Europe and the United States for two consecutive years – 2012 and 2013. Capital Link provides investor relations, financial communications and capital introduction services. It assists publicly listed companies to establish, maintain and enhance their access to institutional investors, analysts and the financial media. Besides the traditional investor relations activity, Capital Link helps its clients, private or public companies, to identify strategic business partners, take advantage of opportunities in the public and private equity capital markets and explore listing on U.S. Exchanges. It also organizes large scale investment conferences and corporate events. Nicolas Bornozis is the founder and CEO of the group. A graduate of Athens College, the Law School of Athens and Harvard Business School, he has 30 years of experience in the U.S. and European banking, financial and capital markets. He has worked for major U.S. and European banks in New York, managed the U.S. broker/dealer arm of Credit Commercial de France and then launched Capital Link in 1995 with the Paris Stock Exchange as the firm’s first client. Capital Link is proud to have organized
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presentations to U.S. investors for the Finance Ministers of Bulgaria, France, Greece and Portugal. Annually, Capital Link organizes about 10 investment conferences in New York, London and Athens, on Closed-End Funds and ETFs, Corporate Social Responsibility and Investing, International Shipping and on Investing in Greece. The Annual Capital Link Investor Forum on Greece is organized annually in New York in cooperation with the New York Stock Exchange, major global investment banks and with the support of the main Greek American organizations and attracts close to 1,000 delegates. It updates the U.S. business and investment community on the progress, developments and outlook of the Greek economy and its main sectors. With a 15-year track record, this prestigious, high caliber Forum offers unique informational, marketing and networking opportunities.
Since 1995, with its headquarters in New York and offices in Athens and London, Capital Link has built one of the most extensive and effective platforms aiming to raise awareness of investment and business opportunities in Greece, promoting the Greek economy, stock market and listed companies to US investors. The Capital Link Shipping Forums in New York, London and Athens bring together top level executives from shipping companies, financiers, bankers and investors. Capital Link’s Shipping Forum in New York is recognized as the largest investor focused shipping event. The Annual ClosedEnd Funds & Global ETFs Forum in New York, now in its 13th year, is recognized as a must-attend event for fund managers and financial advisors. “These large scale investment forums raise awareness to a much wider audience and create unique networking opportunities which enhance the initiatives we pursue for specific clients and projects” states Nicolas Bornozis. “There is renewed confidence and interest in Greece right now and major US private equity funds are looking at investment opportunities in Greece, in areas such as energy, tourism, the food industry, banking, and of course in shipping. Reaching out to US investors necessitates a structured and consistent approach. With our knowledge of both the US and Greek markets and our extensive know-how and network among US investors, we hope to contribute to Greece’s quest to attract foreign investors.”