We support Asian consumer brands enter Europe with direct buyer access, strong expansion strategies and local European expertise.
Meet the right people from day one.
Our network of premium local buyers turns over more than €12 million each year. We connect your brand with Europe's strongest retailers and position your products in the spotlight of European trends.
See the network →Localized go-to-market that works for a European buyer.
We build your go-to-European-market from the ground up. Positioning, messaging, sales and campaigning streamlined for reliable conversion rates throughout the Eurozone.
Plan a launch →We know how European buyers think, talk and act.
Pricing logic, listing windows, payment terms, logistics & customs, regulatory handles. We speak the language of your partners and clients across Europe and keep communication smooth.
How we work →Four sequenced steps, one operating partner. Scroll to step through the engagement — each phase closes with a written go/no-go, so you always know where you stand and what comes next.
Europe enshrines 450 million consumers, a single regulatory framework, and the world's highest concentration of premium retail. The EU market constitutes one of the world's most attractive growth opportunities -- especially for Asian brands. European consumers reward high quality, strong brand identity, and authentic product lines. This is your chance to impress Europe.
DACH consumers spend more per capita than almost any market in the world. They pay full price for products they trust and come back for more. Margins hold. Relationships last.
European consumers love foreign brands with a fascinating story. Demand for Asian brands grows year by year, allowing for stable market growth.
European retail buyers are trend-conscious and actively looking for the next big thing. Asian brands typically bring exactly what they want: unique stories and reliable premium products.
A 90-day signal on category fit, price elasticity and channel economics — before you commit a warehouse, a country manager, or a five-year distributor contract.
What we actually do to make your brand popular in Europe. From launch to validation to sustainable growth: we guide you on each step along the journey. These are the services that have worked for our clients across DACH and the EU:
A 12-week, founder-led engagement that takes a brand from desk research to first signed European customer. We act as your local team and take you from zero business in Europe to your first pilot projects and paying customers.
Request the brief →The right importer, distributor or category specialist — selected on margin structure, buyer reach and incentive alignment.
Find a partner →We grant you warm introductions to category buyers at premium stores, both physical and online, across DACH and the EU. We find the right buyers for you and make sure your products end up on the right shelves.
See the network →Buyer interviews, shelf tests and pricing studies that tell you whether to commit immediately, or reposition for a more fit strategy. We work around your budget and ensure real market insight.
Validate fit →More than just introductions. Localized positioning, sales decks, and brand marketing that drive performance with European buyers.
Build the kit →Launch in the heart of Europe. High income, uniformly German speaking, strong infrastructure and connection to all of the EU. Quickly validate your product in Europe's most attractive target region and expand to all of the EU with a swift prove of concept.
avantgate operates where the decisions are made. Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Vienna, Zürich — we sit in the meetings, walk the shelves, and stay through the reorder cycle. Europe rewards presence. We're there.
Tell us what you sell, where you have traction, and what Europe should become for your brand. We will come back with an honest read on market fit, buyer access, and the cleanest next step.
