The Greek startup ecosystem is quietly building some serious momentum, attracting more attention from investors. Firms like VentureFriends have been particularly active, backing over 100 companies so far.
They aren't the only ones, as funds like Marathon Venture Capital and Genesis Ventures have also made dozens of investments each. For founders looking for capital, knowing who to pitch is the first step.
Below is our list of the best 6 VC firms in Greece.
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Buy It For $97 $297 →With a founder-friendly philosophy, VentureFriends provides seed funding to tech-enabled B2C and B2B startups across Europe. They have a particular interest in the PropTech, FinTech, Marketplace, and SaaS sectors, helping build companies like Blueground and Belvo.
| Headquarters | Athens, Attiki, Greece |
| 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 invests in early-stage, science-driven companies building proprietary technology to solve major problems. They support teams working on advances in computer science, AI, life sciences, and climate tech, drawing on their own experience as founders to provide guidance.
| Headquarters | Athens, Attiki, Greece |
| 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 invests in ambitious European founders at the seed and early stages, focusing on those building technology companies with global potential. They seek out founders with the perseverance to tackle seemingly impossible challenges and redefine entire industries.
| Headquarters | Athens, Attiki, Greece |
| 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 |
As a coaching and angel investment platform, Genesis Ventures supports early-stage startups with both mentorship and capital. They focus on backing founders who have a connection to Greece and the wider South-East Europe region.
| Headquarters | Athens, Attiki, Greece |
| 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 European entrepreneurs building the future of finance and commerce. As a founder-led fund, they offer hands-on support and an operator's perspective to help new companies navigate early growth.
| Headquarters | Athens, Attiki, Greece |
| 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 backs growth companies with strong leadership, providing capital from the early stages through to later rounds. The firm partners with management teams who are committed to creating substantial returns for their shareholders.
| Headquarters | Athens, Attiki, Greece |
| 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 |