Our Story

ABOUT US

We are a collective of practitioners and consultants with extensive experience in key roles in foreign direct investment. We come together for projects and contribute from our distinctive angles to helping international promotional agencies and economic development organisation thrive.
We are optimists: we believe that FDI is a force for good, a driver for economic betterment and social change that brings jobs, opportunities and innovation. We certainly believe in the power of together and place co-creation and inter-dependence at the very heart of what we do.

The Pathfinder

Carolina Arriagada Peters

With an international career of over 15 years in FDI, Carolina is the driving force behind of Cities & Collaboration. A former practitioner attracting and retaining investors for London, Carolina  is now a premier consultant advising clients master FDI faster.  As lead author of book “Investment Aftercare Explained’, the 1st comprehensive book to review  how to grow and retain investors, she is a sought after adviser and board member with a proven track record in delivering transformational consultancy. She now also shares her experience via the dedicated FDI training platform fdiCampus, where she provides online training and mentoring to FDI practitioners and policy makers around the world. 

Partnerships

Together we are invincible!

Are you looking to inject innovation into your FDI practice? Are you looking for partners for a tender? Are looking for support in your projects

We are always keen to connect with peer consultants, trainers, and FDI movers & shakers plotting the next big move.

Pro Bono

We can help you when you need us

We take pride in being of service to our clients. That is why we designed our pro bono programme. We set aside time all year to give back to those who can’t afford our services, but need our support. Often, our work serves as a catalyst for other opportunities. We also collaborate closely with international organisations to ensure long term impact.

Pro Bono

We can help you when you need us

We take pride in being of service to our clients. That is why we designed our pro bono programme. We set aside time all year to give back to those who cant afford our services, but need our support. Often, our work serves as a catalyst for other opportunities. We also collaborate closely with international organisations to ensure long term impact

Together we are invincible!

Join the tribe

If reading these lines makes your hear beat faster, then you are in the right place. Most of our work is project-based and we always welcome applications from bright minds looking to join forces.

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