TechCrunch’s premium venture capital and startup event series, StrictlyVC, is heading to Europe this May for two major sessions in Athens and London, spotlighting influential voices shaping the continent’s tech and investment landscape.
On May 8, StrictlyVC will arrive in Athens, hosted at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, where Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will discuss the nation’s growing position as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The prime minister will outline the policy initiatives, reforms, and international collaborations that have contributed to Greece’s thriving tech ecosystem, offering insights into the future of startups that are scaling locally and internationally.
Joining the Prime Minister are top venture capitalists and technology leaders. Prominent speakers include Myrto Papathanou of Metavallon VC, Apostolos Apostolakis of Venture Friends, and Panos Papadopoulos from Marathon Venture Capital. These industry veterans will debate and discuss investment strategies and the factors driving Greece’s potential for tech entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurs will also gain valuable insights from Konstantina Psoma, founder and CEO of Kaedim; Haris Pylarinos, co-founder and CEO of Hack The Box; and Simon Schaefer from Factory. Together they will dive into the entrepreneurial journey in emerging markets, sharing strategies on scaling tech businesses with global aspirations.
On May 13, StrictlyVC moves to London at MidCity Place, turning the focus to the European venture market. The London leg of the event will feature Nazo Moosa, Managing Director at Paladin Capital Group, addressing investment practices that build resilient ecosystems in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology sectors. Accel’s Sonali De Rycker will provide her perspective on spotting Europe’s next global tech leaders, and TS Anil, Global CEO of Monzo Bank, will highlight how audacious strategies propelled Monzo from startup to fintech powerhouse.
Both events will offer seasoned and aspiring entrepreneurs alike unmatched access to top European and international technology and investment decision-makers. Attendees will leave with actionable insights into global expansion strategies, regional funding dynamics, and trends shaping the future of innovation across Europe.
