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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Buy It For $97 $297 →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 Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Apostolos Apostolakis, George Dimopoulos |
| Average Check Size | €2.5M |
| Industries | Proptech & Real Estate, Fintech, Travel & Hospitality, Marketplace, SaaS, Other |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed, Series A |
| Nº of Investments | 110 (44 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 6 |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Blueground, Belvo, Plum |
| Contact | info@venturefriends.vc |
Big 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 Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Alex Eleftheriadis, Aristos Doxiadis, Bruno Bolsens, George Saliaris-Fasseas, Georgios Kasselakis, Marco Veremis |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 33 (11 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | — |
| Contact | contact@bigpi.vc / +302103318062 |
Marathon 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 Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | George Tziralis, Panos Papadopoulos |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 36 (23 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 4 |
| Contact | info@marathon.vc |
Combining 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 Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Stergios Anastasiadis |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 48 (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 Founded | 2024 |
| Founders | — |
| Investment Stage | — |
| Nº of Investments | 11 (3 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 2 |
| Contact | hello@apeiron.vc |
Elikonos 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 Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Panagiotis Solomos, Pantelis Papageorgiou |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage |
| Nº of Investments | 2 (1 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | — |
| Contact | +30 210 6773285 |