VentureFriends

About

VentureFriends is an early‑stage European VC founded in Athens that backs pre‑seed and seed startups across Europe and MENA, with a focus on scalable B2C/B2B businesses such as marketplaces, SaaS, fintech and proptech; the team operates from hubs including London, Warsaw, Barcelona and Athens.

Key facts

Type

Venture Capital

Stages

Pre-Seed, Seed

Sectors

Agnostic, B2B, Business management software, Marketplace, Software/SaaS, Vertical SaaS, Advertising/Media, Agritech, AI & Automation, Beauty/Fashion, Blockchain/Crypto, Data & Infrastructure, Cyber & Security, Defense, Education, Energy, Fintech & Insurtech, Foodtech, Gaming, Hospitality/Tourism/Travel, Future of work/HR, Industry & Manufacturing, Legaltech/Regtech, Logistics/Supply chain, Martech, Mobility & Transportation, Proptech/Construction, Retail/Future of Commerce, Digital health, Climate/Cleantech/Greentech, Consumer, B2C, Spacetech/Aerospace, Smart cities

Headquarters

Greece

Offices

London,Athens,Barcelona,Warsaw

Geographic focus

France,Europe,Middle East,Africa

Lead / Follow

Can lead and follow

Founded

2016

Track record

• Portfolio companies: 48
• Total investments: 55
• Exits: 7

Notable investments in France

Edgee, Retab AI