Comprehensive support for medium-sized companies expanding abroad
ALTIOS and S-CountryDesk today announced a groundbreaking partnership to provide targeted support to Sparkasse business customers expanding beyond national borders. This cooperation represents a shared goal: to offer German SMEs comprehensive business and financial advice, enabling them to successfully internationalize their operations.
As part of this collaboration, ALTIOS will contribute its many years of expertise in international expansion and operational implementation to the established S-CountryDesk network. Together, Sparkasse customers will benefit from a comprehensive service package – from market entry strategies, company formation, and the establishment of sales and service organizations to financial advice and operational support – enabling companies to successfully scale their products and services into new markets in Europe and worldwide.
Goals and Impact of the Partnership
The cooperation is based on shared core objectives:
- To support medium-sized business customers of the savings banks in their international expansion with trustworthy, practical advice.
- To offer individual operational and financial support, backed by ALTIOS’ international know-how and the savings banks’ banking expertise.
- To specifically enhance the customer experience of the savings banks through value-adding cross-border services.
This collaboration is an important step in supporting German companies at every stage of their international growth journey – and underscores the shared commitment of ALTIOS, the savings banks, and S-Internationals to the sustainable growth and long-term success of their customers.
Comments on the Partnership
S-CountryDesk:
“We are delighted about the formalized cooperation with ALTIOS, which will enable us to provide even more comprehensive support to the customers of our savings banks and S-Internationals in achieving their international goals,” says Dr. Michael Kostuj, Managing Director of S-CountryDesk. “With this partnership, we are adding comprehensive advice and operational support for successful market entry for our customers worldwide to the financial solutions offered by our savings banks and S-Internationals.”
Altios International:
“We are proud to be working with the S-Country Desk within the Sparkassenverbund to fulfill our shared mission: to simplify the international expansion of German companies,” explains Klaus Maier, Chairman of M+V ALTIOS. “Thanks to this partnership, Sparkasse customers have access to resources, expertise, and practical support that are crucial for sustainable growth abroad.”
Company Profiles
About ALTIOS:
Founded in 1991, ALTIOS is a leading international consulting firm specializing in the expansion and cross-border investment of small and medium-sized enterprises. With over 500 intercultural specialists in 40 offices worldwide, ALTIOS supports companies throughout their internationalization journey – from global growth strategy, company formation, and compliance management (HR, payroll, accounting, taxes, order processing) to strategic acquisitions and direct investments.
More than 12,500 companies worldwide trust ALTIOS as a reliable partner to tap into new revenue potential and simplify international activities.
ALTIOS works with international companies, investment funds, banks, clusters, and government organizations.
Contact: www.altios.com/contact | LinkedIn
About S-CountryDesk GmbH:
For 20 years now, S-CountryDesk has been the central international cooperation network of savings banks for accompanying and supporting their customers abroad. Here, the specialist knowledge of all partners—including ALTIOS—comes together to form a complete service package that can be easily accessed at your savings bank. – ganz einfach abrufbar bei Ihrer Sparkasse.
