StrictlyVC goes to Athens and London in May to talk Europe tech

It’s been a busy year for TechCrunch events — and it’s about to get even bigger. StrictlyVC, our boutique, highly exclusive event series for VCs and startups, is crossing the Atlantic this May with stops in London and Athens!

We’re bringing StrictlyVC’s insider conversations to Europe. On May 8, we’ll dive into Athens’ booming tech momentum with a special appearance by the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Then, on May 13, we’ll head to London to explore the investment and financial strategies shaping Europe’s tech ecosystem.

If you’re thinking about expanding globally — or wondering how to start — these StrictlyVC events in Europe are ones you won’t want to miss.

StrictlyVC Athens on May 8

Venue: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

Europe’s Startup Surge: Founders, Funders, and the Future

We’re thrilled to welcome the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to the stage as he shares how Greece is positioning itself as a rising hub for innovation and investment. From policy reforms to global partnerships, hear firsthand what’s fueling Greece’s tech momentum — and what’s ahead for startups scaling within and beyond its borders.

Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis talks to the media at the end of the European Council Summit in Brussels, Belgium, on March 20, 2025.Image Credits:Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto / Getty Images

We’ll also sit down with other leading voices across tech and startups to dive deeper into Europe’s evolving innovation landscape.

Get all the details and reserve your spot — visit the StrictlyVC Greece event page.

Why Greece, Why Now: Betting Big on the Country’s Next Wave of Founders

Myrto Papathanou
Partner, Metavallon VC

Apostolos Apostolakis
Founding Partner, Venture Friends

StrictlyVC Greece Panos Papadopoulos — **Image Credits:**Marathon Venture Capital

Panos Papadopoulos
Partner, Marathon Venture Capital

StrictlyVC Greece Dimitris Kottas — **Image Credits:**Delian Alliance Industries

Dimitris Kottas
Co-founder and CEO, Delian Alliance Industries

Built in Europe: Scaling Ambition from the Ground Up

Konstantina Psoma
Founder and CEO, Kaedim

StrictlyVC Greece Haris Pylarinos — **Image Credits:**Hack the Box

Haris Pylarinos
Co-founder and CEO, Hack The Box

StrictlyVC Greece Simon Schaefer — **Image Credits:**Factory

Simon Schaefer
Founder / Co-Initiator, Factory / EU Inc. petition

A Tale of Two Emerging Markets

Coen Jonker
Co-Founder of Tyme

StrictlyVC Greece John Tsioris — **Image Credits:**Revotech

John Tsioris
Founder and CEO, Revotech

StrictlyVC London on May 13

Venue: MidCity Place

Scaling Innovation: Investing, Building, and Leading the Future of Tech

From cybersecurity and AI to global banking innovation, hear how top leaders are scaling companies that define their categories. Nazo Moosa of Paladin Capital Group shares how she’s investing in a resilient digital future, Sonali De Rycker of Accel reveals how to spot tomorrow’s global winners, and TS Anil of Monzo dives into how bold strategy fueled one of fintech’s biggest success stories.

Lean in for a dynamic evening on VCs and Europe’s startup scene — find out more about these sessions and save your spot on the StrictlyVC London event page.