Opera Group
How We Work

Evaluate. Land. Build. Scale. One way of working — tailored to how you join us.

The team that evaluates your entry is the same team that operates, advises, or partners in it.

Phase 0
Evaluate
Weeks 0–12

Before investing, we confirm fit. Free initial review, brand-market diagnostic, due diligence, and deal design — step by step.

What We Do
  • · Compatibility review and country shortlist, no cost
  • · Brand-Market Diagnostic in 6 areas
  • · Due Diligence: market, channel, regulatory, financial
  • · Deal Design: terms, governance, KPIs
  • · Digital Channel Audit: marketplace potential, e-commerce readiness, social presence
Our Commitment
  • A clear recommendation, typically in 4 to 8 weeks
  • A 5-year financial model your board can approve
  • A country shortlist — or a clear 'do not proceed'
Phase 1
Land
Months 0–6

We establish the operation. Operational legal entity, approved regulatory requirements, first commercial relationships signed, first invoice issued.

What We Do
  • · Legal entity, tax setup, banking and treasury
  • · Regulatory and health registrations
  • · First channel partners signed (top 3 retailers / distributors)
  • · Hiring of Country General Manager and core team
  • · Digital store + first physical channel activated simultaneously
Our Commitment
  • Operational legal entity, typically in 60 days
  • First channel agreements typically signed by month 4
  • First invoice issued by month 6
Phase 2
Build
Months 6–18

We transform market entry into a real business. Expanded distribution, open points of sale, consistent supply chain, in-market brand activation.

What We Do
  • · Distribution depth and key account expansion
  • · Retail development: flagship stores, shop-in-shop, e-commerce
  • · Supply Chain: customs and inventory
  • · Brand building, trade marketing, shopper programs
  • · Marketplace expansion (MercadoLibre, Amazon, Falabella) + performance marketing
Our Commitment
  • Sales (sell-out) monitored weekly, not quarterly
  • Working capital cycle within category averages
  • Brand awareness moving towards top of category in your launch market
Phase 3
Scale
Months 18–36+

We replicate the operating model across the region. Second and third countries activated, expanded category, optional handover to your team or strategic exit.

What We Do
  • · Operating model for multi-country expansion
  • · Category and SKU extension, bolt-on acquisitions
  • · JV governance and board meetings
  • · Handover, spin-off or exit
  • · Unified 'phygital' P&L: physical and digital channels consolidated into a single operational view
Our Commitment
  • Two additional markets, typically in 18 months
  • EBITDA margin approaching category average
  • Clear handover option when you decide
What You Get

An operating model ready for your board — not a quarterly report.

Each phase delivers a written operating model, a live KPI dashboard, and a quarterly review with your HQ. No surprises.

Quarterly Business Reviews

In-person or virtual with your HQ. Decisions made, risks identified, next quarter commitments locked.

Real-time KPI Dashboard

Real-time view of sales (sell-out), working capital, brand health, and P&L — the same numbers we use to manage.

Phased Governance

No phase proceeds without board approval of metrics and capital by the JV board you sit on.