TechCrunch Expands StrictlyVC Events to Europe with Athens and London Highlights

TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC, a boutique event series focused on venture capital and startups, is expanding its footprint to Europe in May 2025 with two major events in Athens and London. This expansion marks a significant opportunity for founders, investors, and tech leaders to engage with Europe’s rapidly evolving innovation landscape.

StrictlyVC Athens: Spotlight on Greece’s Tech Momentum

On May 8, the event will take place at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, featuring a keynote by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He will discuss Greece’s strategic positioning as an emerging hub for innovation, highlighting policy reforms and global partnerships that are fueling the country’s startup ecosystem growth. Attendees will also hear from leading venture capitalists and founders who are shaping Greece’s next wave of technology ventures.

Key figures include Myrto Papathanou of Metavallon VC, Apostolos Apostolakis from Venture Friends, and Panos Papadopoulos of Marathon Venture Capital, alongside innovative founders like Konstantina Psoma of Kaedim and Haris Pylarinos of Hack The Box. Their insights provide a comprehensive view of the opportunities and challenges in scaling startups within Greece and beyond.

StrictlyVC London: Exploring Europe’s Investment and Innovation Strategies

On May 13, StrictlyVC will convene in London at MidCity Place to focus on scaling innovation across Europe’s tech sectors. The event will feature discussions on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and fintech, with insights from top investors and executives such as Nazo Moosa of Paladin Capital Group, Sonali De Rycker of Accel, and TS Anil, CEO of Monzo. These sessions will delve into investment strategies, identifying breakout companies, and the bold moves driving fintech success stories.

The London event offers a dynamic platform for venture capitalists and startup founders to connect, share knowledge, and explore the future of Europe’s technology ecosystem.

Why These Events Matter for Global Expansion and Innovation

For startups and investors eyeing global growth, StrictlyVC’s European events provide critical insights into emerging markets and investment climates. Greece’s rising tech scene exemplifies how policy and innovation can converge to create new opportunities, while London remains a powerhouse for scaling tech companies and venture capital activity. Engaging with these conversations equips stakeholders with knowledge to navigate cross-border challenges and capitalize on Europe’s vibrant tech ecosystem.

By attending, participants gain access to exclusive networking, firsthand policy insights, and strategic perspectives that can influence investment decisions and startup scaling strategies internationally.