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.

Failory's Top 6 Picks

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.

HeadquartersAthens, Attiki, Greece
Year Founded2016
FoundersApostolos Apostolakis, George Dimopoulos
Average Check Size€2.5M
IndustriesProptech & Real Estate, Fintech, Travel & Hospitality, Marketplace, SaaS, Other
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments110 (44 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits6
Top Portfolio StartupsBlueground, Belvo, Plum
Contactinfo@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.

HeadquartersAthens, Attiki, Greece
Year Founded2017
FoundersAlex Eleftheriadis, Aristos Doxiadis, Bruno Bolsens, George Saliaris-Fasseas, Georgios Kasselakis, Marco Veremis
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments33 (11 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contactcontact@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.

HeadquartersAthens, Attiki, Greece
Year Founded2017
FoundersGeorge Tziralis, Panos Papadopoulos
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments36 (23 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits4
Contactinfo@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.

HeadquartersAthens, Attiki, Greece
Year Founded2021
FoundersStergios Anastasiadis
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments48 (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.

HeadquartersAthens, Attiki, Greece
Year Founded2024
Founders
Investment Stage
Nº of Investments11 (3 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits2
Contacthello@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.

HeadquartersAthens, Attiki, Greece
Year Founded2012
FoundersPanagiotis Solomos, Pantelis Papageorgiou
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage
Nº of Investments2 (1 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contact+30 210 6773285