Market Entry
Find a market entry advisor who actually opens doors
Local advisors with real networks in your target market. Boardio matches you with vetted market entry advisors across 110 countries — start free or choose the level of service that fits your needs.
What they do
What does a market entry advisor actually do?
A market entry advisor is someone with direct, current experience in your target market — not a generalist consultant, but a person with active relationships with the buyers, distributors, or investors you need to reach.
Their value is three things: warm introductions to the right people, honest insight into what doesn't work in that market, and credibility that shortens your sales cycle. Unlike a consultant who delivers a report, an advisor makes things happen — and their compensation is typically linked to outcomes.
90% of companies using Boardio are looking for expertise outside their home market. Market entry is the most common use case on the platform.
Common use cases
How it works
Simple, risk-free process
From brief to shortlist in 2–4 weeks. Start free with Connect or let Boardio run the full process with Turnkey Search.
Share your target country, sector, and what kind of doors you need opened. The more specific, the faster and more accurate the match.
Boardio searches its network of 11,000+ advisors and presents a curated shortlist of candidates with relevant market experience and networks.
Review applicants and decide who to engage at your own pace. With Self-service Connect, you manage this yourself. With Turnkey Search, Boardio curates the shortlist for you.
Further reading
Guides on finding market entry advisors
Practical articles to help you find, evaluate and work with market entry advisors.
Frequently asked questions
What is a market entry advisor?
A market entry advisor is an experienced professional with direct commercial relationships in a specific market. They help companies enter new geographies by making introductions to buyers, partners and investors — going beyond strategic advice to active door-opening.
How much does a market entry advisor cost?
Most market entry advisors work on equity (0.25–1%), a monthly retainer, or a combination. Finding one through Boardio costs €890 (Self-service Connect, one-time fee to unlock the full advisor pool) or from €3,900 (Turnkey full-service search, success fee — pay only if you start working with an advisor we found).
How long does it take to find a market entry advisor?
With a clear brief, Boardio typically delivers a shortlist within 2–4 weeks.
Which markets does Boardio cover?
Boardio has advisors across 110 countries, with particularly strong networks in Germany, the UK, the US, the Nordics, and Benelux — the most common target markets for European scaleups. Start a free search to see available advisors in your target market.
