European American Enterprise Council

What European American Enterprise Council does

European American Enterprise Council (EAEC), operating legally as Venture & Capital International LLC, is a private member-driven social enterprise and transatlantic network founded by Sebastien Torre in 2010 (with predecessor Venture & Capital International LLC dating to 1999). Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Philadelphia, Miami, Madrid, Paris, and Marseille, EAEC connects European and North American companies seeking to cross the Atlantic through a structured "4R" acceleration methodology covering Research/Planning/Pilots/Advisory, Revenue Acceleration, Recruiting/Executive Search, and ROI/Valuation/M&A. The organization is a US access point in the European Commission's Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) consortium (600+ partner organizations, 3,000 experts, 60 countries) and a foundational element of the EU's ENRICH in the USA initiative, managed in partnership with Temple University SBDC.

Core products include Transatlantic Acceleration Programs, MatchFest B2B matchmaking events (e.g., at CES), PitchFest pitching events, Euro Tech Week trade-show umbrellas, Trade & Investment Trips to US states, the InAGrad J-1 visa entrepreneurship program for foreign university graduates, an à-la-carte On-Demand Services suite (translation/localization, PR, open innovation, patent licensing, telemarketing, SEO, J-1 internships), and — most recently — the ENRICHERS Silicon Valley Investing Acceleration Program launched in October 2024. EAEC is not a technology company; its core offering is human-led business development, network access, and program execution, with no proprietary software product, API, or patents disclosed.

EAEC's revenue is generated across three streams: fee-based professional services (acceleration engagements, trade-mission packaging, advisory), recurring three-year membership fees (selected by a committee, providing consulting access, networking, event invitations, and partner-network benefits), and sponsorship/affiliate programs (corporate and institutional sponsors sharing commissions generated from sponsored companies' program fees). Pricing is quote-based and tailored, with packaged services offered to government and state trade agencies. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales complemented by event-driven engagement at CES, BIO International, SXSW, IFA, Medica, and other major trade shows, plus channel partnerships with US Commercial Services, SelectUSA, CCIP, Business France, and bilateral consulates. The organization operates with 11-50 employees and an extensive senior-advisor bench drawn from Apple, Samsung, Sony, Dolby, Activision Blizzard, ST Microelectronics, Twitch, and other tier-one technology and life-sciences companies.

Name

European American Enterprise Council

Legal name

Venture & Capital International LLC

Website

https://eaecouncil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

European American Enterprise Council is a private member-driven social enterprise providing transatlantic acceleration services — market entry, business development, B2B matchmaking, and trade-mission programs — connecting European companies with North American partners through its Enterprise Europe Network affiliation and EU ENRICH in the USA initiative.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

International Trade and Business Development Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Transatlantic business acceleration
• Cross-border market entry
• Trade show matchmaking
• Trade and investment missions
• International business consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: EAEC generates revenue through consulting, advisory, and business development services. Their 4R acceleration phases include Research/Planning/Pilots/Advisory, Revenue Acceleration, Recruiting/Executive Search, and ROI/Valuation/M&A services with corresponding fees.
2. Membership Fees: EAEC offers membership programs with benefits including consulting, participation in advisory teams, access to networking groups, event invitations, and website listing. Members are selected by a membership committee for 3 years.
3. Sponsorship Programs: EAEC offers sponsorship programs for companies and organizations interested in supporting sponsored companies, with financial returns shared from program commissions.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EAEC delivers transatlantic acceleration services that help European companies enter and scale in North America (and vice versa) through four structured phases of advisory, B2B matchmaking at major trade shows (MatchFest, PitchFest, Euro Tech Week), organized trade and investment missions, J-1 visa entrepreneurship programs (InAGrad), and a three-year paid membership program. It also offers packaged acceleration programs for government and trade agencies and à la carte On-Demand Services such as open innovation consulting, marketing, PR, translation, and web/SEO support. The company works as part of the European Commission's Enterprise Europe Network and the ENRICH in the USA initiative.

Product overview

EAEC is a private member-driven social enterprise and network providing transatlantic business acceleration services. The organization operates as a platform-plus-services model, offering acceleration programs (Transatlantic Acceleration Programs), trade show services (MatchFest, PitchFest, Euro Tech Week), Trade & Investment Trips, the InAGrad J-1 visa entrepreneurship program, On-Demand Services, and membership access. These services are designed to help European companies expand into North America and vice versa, facilitated through the Enterprise Europe Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transatlantic Acceleration Programs (4R Methodology) EAEC's flagship structured acceleration service combining market research, revenue acceleration, recruiting, and M&A advisory across four phases (4R methodology) to help EU and US companies expand across the Atlantic. Targets European and US SMEs and mid-market firms.
• MatchFest (B2B Matchmaking) B2B matchmaking events and services for trade show organizers, facilitating business connections during major international events like CES by enabling companies to schedule meetings in advance through an online catalog.
• PitchFest Pitching events, panels, and services for trade show organizers, providing opportunities for startups and companies to present to investors and potential partners at major international trade shows.
• Trade & Investment Trips Organized multi-day trade missions introducing European companies to US economic regions and investment opportunities, including visits to state agencies, local officials, and potential investors.
• InAGrad Extended J-1 Program Foreign entrepreneurship program helping US universities expand J-1 visa eligibility for foreign graduates and alumni who want to become entrepreneurs in the US, including campus incubator participation.
• On-Demand Services A suite of à la carte business services including open innovation consulting, booth hostess services, patent licensing, product marketing, telemarketing, website design with SEO, social media consulting, translation/localization, branding, PR services, physical/virtual business address, and J-1 visa internship programs.
• Membership Program Three-year membership providing consulting access, participation in advisory teams, LinkedIn group access, event invitations with discounts, website listing, and benefits through partner networks.
• Euro Tech Week Branding umbrella for European technology presence at major trade shows including MatchFest, PitchFest, guided tours, workshops, panels, and side events.
• Post-CES Immersion Week Post-CES learning expeditions in Silicon Valley, including pitching sessions with investors, ecosystem visits to large vendors and GAFA companies, government agency meetings, and educational workshops.
• ENRICHERS Silicon Valley Investing Acceleration Program Investment acceleration program connecting European startups with Silicon Valley investors and accelerators.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IdeaFarm-UKSPAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2012EAEC signed collaboration agreement to promote UKSPA members (2,000+ tech companies) to European and US tech firms.
• ENRICHERScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENRICHERS is a long-term alliance partner of EAEC, co-organizing programs and initiatives for European companies entering US markets.
• Skydeck at UC BerkeleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAEC partners with UC Berkeley's startup accelerator to support cross-Atlantic innovation and entrepreneurship.
• UC Berkeley Citris Innovation LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UC Berkeley's innovation lab for technology commercialization support.
• US Department of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEAEC partners with US Department of Commerce including US Commercial Services and SelectUSA for trade promotion activities.
• SelectUSAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with SelectUSA for investment promotion and trade facilitation.
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAEC is a member of Enterprise Europe Network, part of 600+ organizations with 3,000 experts across 60 countries. EEN provides B2B matchmaking services and business support.
• Temple UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAEC partners with Temple University's Small Business Development Center for ENRICH in the USA Programs.
• InterFlight Global CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEAEC has an office partnership with InterFlight Global Corporation in Miami for aviation and aerospace sector support.
• Plug and Play Tech Center San DiegocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEAEC Senior Advisor Robert Reyes is a partner at Plug & Play Tech Center, supporting startup ecosystem connections.
• Parque Cientifico de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAEC signed collaboration agreement with Parque Cientifico de Madrid to help tech and biotech companies enter US market.
• Chamber of Commerce and Industry of PariscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEAEC partners with CCIP for trade promotion and business development services.
• Ubifrance/Business FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEAEC collaborates with French trade promotion organization for cross-Atlantic business development.
• SoCal French-American Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEAEC co-organizes events with the Southern California French-American Chamber of Commerce.
• French Consulate in Los AngelescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with French Consulate for trade and investment promotion activities.
• German Consulate in Los AngelesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with German Consulate for trade and investment activities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Europe Network: The EU's main instrument for supporting SME internationalization across 60 countries with 600+ partner organizations. EAEC is a member node within EEN and operates as a US-facing extension of this broader network.
• Business France: French national agency supporting international development of French companies. EAEC explicitly partners with Business France/Ubifrance and its VP Fahima Sadaoui-Ramos previously headed CCIP North America desk — making it a natural comparison.
• SelectUSA: US Department of Commerce program promoting business investment into the United States. EAEC has an explicit GTM partnership with SelectUSA, and both serve foreign companies evaluating US market entry.

Direct peers

• French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC): Network of French-American business organizations facilitating transatlantic trade and investment. EAEC co-organizes events with the Southern California chapter and several EAEC leaders come from FACC backgrounds.
• Plug and Play Tech Center: Global innovation platform and startup accelerator with corporate partnerships across multiple verticals. EAEC Senior Advisor Robert Reyes is a partner at Plug and Play San Diego, creating direct overlap in startup ecosystem services.
• Techstars: Global startup accelerator with sector-specific programs and a strong mentorship network. EAEC advisor Ping Wang is an EIR at TechStars New York, and EAEC's acceleration programs and MatchFest events overlap with Techstars' accelerator model.

Regional players

• German American Chamber of Commerce: Promotes transatlantic business between Germany and the US through trade missions, market entry services, and partner matchmaking. Comparable service offering to EAEC but Germany-specific, mirroring EAEC's French/Spanish EU reach.
• BritishAmerican Business (BAB): Leading transatlantic trade association connecting UK and US businesses through events, policy advocacy, and networking. Comparable to EAEC's transatlantic membership-driven model, but focused exclusively on UK-US flows.

Emerging players

• ENRICH in the USA: European Commission initiative that EAEC operationally delivers, hosted via Temple University SBDC since 2021. Functions as both EAEC's parent program and an emerging entity that may absorb EAEC's identity under the ongoing reorganization.

Others

• Babson College Center for Global Entrepreneurial Leadership: Academic institution delivering international entrepreneurship programs and accelerator curricula. Overlaps with EAEC's ENRICH in the USA / J-1 InAGrad programs in supporting international founders entering the US.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/european-american-enterprise-council
• Xx.com/EAECouncil
• Facebookfacebook.com/eaecouncil

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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