Think London extends free “Touchdown London” service to Mexican companies looking to globalise

07-Feb-2008

Think London is rolling out its business incubator service, Touchdown London, to Mexican companies looking to invest in London. The bespoke joint initiative is a partnership with Avanta, the serviced office company, to help businesses establish themselves in London. Touchdown London is a dedicated start-up service to help Mexican businesses with a ‘soft landing’ in the capital, including subsidised office space and support services.

The announcement was made in Mexico today by Michael Charlton, Chief Executive of Think who is on a week long visit that will see him meet with Mexican companies in the financial and business services, food and drink, energy, technology and creative industries sectors. The meetings aim to promote investment in London and will highlight the benefits of globalising through London and what opportunities the 2012 Olympic Games can offer to these businesses.

Michael Charlton Chief Executive, Think London said: “Mexican businesses have traditionally looked to the US to invest and grow, but an increasing number are now looking to Europe as part of their globalisation strategy. London’s economic growth together with the wealth of opportunities surrounding the 2012 Olympic Games offer huge potential for Mexican companies.

“We anticipate that Mexican businesses will see the value in our Touchdown London service and it follows on from the success that we have seen in offering a similar start-up service to Chinese and Indian companies.”

Touchdown London will offer free desk space for up to three months, and thereafter a 25 per cent reduction in office rent. Services provided by Touchdown London include: assistance with company registration, access to professional service providers such as accountants and lawyers as well as day-to-day office facilities, including a fully-staffed reception, and meeting rooms.

Chris Taylor, Director of Marketing & Development, Avanta said: “Avanta are delighted to be in partnership with Think London on this project and we look forward in assisting Mexican companies with that all important first step in moving into London.”

Michael Charlton’s visit to Mexico, the first by Think London, will look to further develop links between London and Mexican businesses. It follows a trip to Mexico by the Lord Mayor of London in 2007. Mexico was recently identified as a high growth market at UK Trade & Investment’s Emerging Markets Forum. Think London works in partnership with UKTI and its international network which is represented in Mexico via the Commercial Section of the British Embassy.

For more information please contact Think London Tel: 020 7718 5438 or email: info@thinklondon.com

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