文章概述雅典的6家顶级风险投资机构，介绍其投资策略，并提及VentureFriends、Big Pi Ventures等机构。
Athens is quietly becoming a real hub for startups. A strong community of local investors is there to back founders with big ideas.
For example, VentureFriends has made over 100 investments, and newer funds like Genesis Ventures are also making their mark. It’s clear there is serious support for founders in the city.
Below is our list of the best 6 VC firms in Athens.
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VentureFriends provides seed funding to European tech startups, specializing in B2C and B2B companies within PropTech, FinTech, Marketplaces, and SaaS. Drawing from their own entrepreneurial experience, they help founders build businesses with a sustainable moat, with a portfolio that includes Blueground, Belvo, and Plum.
Year Founded2016 FoundersApostolos Apostolakis, George Dimopoulos Average Check Size€2.5MIndustriesProptech & Real Estate, Fintech, Travel & Hospitality, Marketplace, SaaS, OtherInvestment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Series ANº of Investments110 (44 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits6 Top Portfolio StartupsBlueground, Belvo, PlumContactinfo@venturefriends.vcBig Pi Ventures backs early-stage founders who are building proprietary technologies to solve major global challenges. The fund concentrates on advances in computer science, AI, and life sciences, with a team of former founders offering hands-on partnership.
Year Founded2017 FoundersAlex Eleftheriadis, Aristos Doxiadis, Bruno Bolsens, George Saliaris-Fasseas, Georgios Kasselakis, Marco Veremis Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments33 (11 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits— Contactcontact@bigpi.vc / +302103318062Marathon Venture Capital backs ambitious European founders at the early stage, helping them build world-class technology companies. They seek out entrepreneurs with the grit to pursue seemingly impossible ideas and ultimately redefine entire industries.
Year Founded2017 FoundersGeorge Tziralis, Panos Papadopoulos Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments36 (23 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits4 Contactinfo@marathon.vcCombining coaching with angel investment, Genesis Ventures supports early-stage startups connected to Greece and South-East Europe. The firm acts as a platform to help these new companies grow through both capital and hands-on guidance.
Year Founded2021 FoundersStergios Anastasiadis Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments48 (16 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits—Apeiron Venture Capital provides pre-seed and seed funding to ambitious founders building companies in Greece and internationally. The fund's experienced team offers hands-on support and leads investment rounds, having previously backed successful startups like Ferryhopper and Blueground.
Year Founded2024 Founders— Investment Stage—Nº of Investments11 (3 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits2 Contacthello@apeiron.vcElikonos Capital Partners provides private equity to growth companies, focusing on businesses with strong management teams. They partner with these committed leaders to help them execute their vision and deliver value to shareholders.
Year Founded2012 FoundersPanagiotis Solomos, Pantelis Papageorgiou Investment StageEarly Stage, Late StageNº of Investments2 (1 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits— Contact+30 210 6773285