Post Event Testimonials

"We at HDBI are delighted to have hosted the Tech Tour South East in Athens. It is only natural that the focal institution for VC and PE in Greece is hosting an event that is based on inspiration, communication, cooperation and deal making and we were able to see that everyone involved felt quite at home. It was an event that added an international aura to our ongoing efforts to support and empower the Greek ecosystem and we pledge to be there again next year!"

Antigoni Lymperopoulou, CEO – Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI)

"Thank you this was a great event. Very relevant to our region. 

Panos Lioulias, Partner – Uni.Fund

"With the aim to connect start-ups with investors & corporates, Tech Tour successfully organised 2nd event in Athens, giving the opportunity to the innovative ecosystem in Southeast Europe to build successful partnerships. Eurobank and egg – enter grow go business accelerator proudly support Tech Tour community to its scalable business journey."

Roula Bachtalia, Director & SC Member – Eurobank - egg - enter-grow-go

"The Tech Tour South East event, held in Athens and co-hosted by HDBI for 2nd year, was indeed exemplary; a fine gathering of VCs, fund managers, investors, entrepreneurs and stakeholders actively transforming the region into a vibrant and dynamic hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. The European Investment Fund is proud to have supported this regional ecosystem from its nascent stages and it is delightful to see it develop and evolve. Thank you for the invitation. I look forward to joining you again next year."

Vivi Papasouli, Mandate Manager – European Investment Fund

"Tech Tour South East – a well organized and extremely useful gathering and networking opportunity for VC ecosystem players around Europe."

Evangelos Lakatzis, Partner – Saplegal-A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners

"I very much enjoyed the event in Athens indeed. Thanks again for inviting me. It was clearly one of the best organised VC gatherings I have ever attended in the region. Interesting speakers and startups, meaningful discussions, and efficient networking."

Valeri Petrov, Partner – Eleven Ventures

"Tech Tour provided local investors a unique opportunity to connect with regional investors and startups, exchange views and explore synergies. We were happy to see many of our international co-investors in Athens this year and look forward to making this an annual event, as our city becomes a local hub - thank you Tech Tour and HDBI for an exemplary organization!"

Myrto Papathanou, Partner – Metavallon VC

"Tech Tour South East has become a landmark event for startups and investors in SEE and Greece. In 2023 the programme included two SpaceTech tracks raising the interest of investors into this rapidly growing sector where Greece is deploying a national space programme including the support of space startups with ESA BIC Greece. 4 Greek startups looking for seed funding had their debut here."

Jorge Sanchez, Director – ESA BIC Greece

"Thank you so much for the extraordinary work each and every one of you did to manage the planning and execution of the Tech Tour conference with such aplomb. Your work made it possible for the speakers, Investors, entrepreneurs, and audience members to have an incredible, indelible experience. Without your work behind the scenes, this program would not have been possible, and without the high quality of your work, we would not have achieved this level of excellence.  

Looking forward!"

Ronit Koren, Managing Partner – ROK Ventures

"This Athens edition of Tech Tour was one of the most impressive one I participated particularly regarding the fast growing Greek VC and startup ecosystems; we discovered impressive companies and will consider multiple investments in the region."

Jean Schmitt, President & Managing Partner – Jolt Capital

"I am thrilled that Corallia has participated in and contributed to the incredibly successful Tech Tour South East 2023. The atmosphere was electric, buzzing with innovation, collaboration, and opportunity. The event brought together a diverse range of brilliant minds, from seasoned investors to ambitious entrepreneurs, fostering a dynamic ecosystem for our startups in Greece and in SEE region overall."

Nikos Vogiatzis, Co-Founder and Executive Board Member – Corallia

"Thanks a lot for the invite, the event was one of the best ones I have been. Quality networking and very well organised."

Aristotelis Xenofontos, Partner – Seaya Ventures

"I learned a lot and met many inspiring people during the 12-hour event in Athens. And I have become even more positive about the Greek market and look forward to follow and work with both old and new Greek contacts."

Per Krokstade, Business Development – MDS Holding

"Tech Tour South East 2023 was a gem. The great lineup of speakers delivered highly insightful talks and the overall program was refreshing, allowing for a step back from the daily routine and a revamp of the bigger picture!

Many kudos to the team. I was very satisfied with the organization and didn't note any major need to have done something differently."

Dimitris Papadakis, Digital Transformation & Innovation Senior – Alpha Bank

"Endeavor Greece was a proud supporter & sponsor of Tech Tour South East. Congratulations on an amazing event!"

Maria-Christina Grelloni, Head of Entrepreneur Experience – Endeavor Greece

"The event was I would say “complete” since there was a good presence of institutions and VC world."

Giovanni Rizzo, Venture Partner – Indaco Venture Partners

"I met great people and other VCs at Tech Tour event this year, an event I will be attending again in the future."

George Saliaris-Fasseas, Operating Partner – Big Pi Ventures

"Tech Tour events stand out from the crowd by being very concentrated and spot-on, enabling participants to easily network in an informal setting and establish long-lasting relations. Tech Tour in Athens did not differ and delivered great opportunity for me to meet like-minded people from diverse  backgrounds and exchange ideas, visions, contacts and investment opportunities."

Yordan Zarev, Partner – NV3 Venture Capital

"Dear Tech Tour Team, I appreciate all the amazing work you and the team did! Great event!"

Natalia Olson-Urtecho, Serial Entrepreneur & Public Policy Maker

"This was my first Tech Tour event and I am really impressed with the whole event, starting with academy and pitching coaches, continuing with the venue and keynote speech first evening and the panels and pitches onsecond day. This was great opportunity to meet investors for a scaleup like us."

Drazen Orescanin, CEO – Legit Software

"Big shout out to the Tech Tour team for orchestrating an exceptional meeting between investors and start-ups in Athens. We had the opportunity to present in front of international VC companies and angel investors, which was truly invaluable. We are honored to have received the best presenting company award and are immensely grateful for the meaningful discussions with key investors. We look forward to future collaborations and the possibilities that lie ahead."

Nikolay Todorov, CCO & Co-Founder – Columbo