
Big Pi Ventures
Description
Big Pi Ventures is a distinguished venture capital fund based in Athens, Greece, committed to backing founders who are developing proprietary technologies to address significant global challenges. Established with a clear vision to foster innovation, the firm plays a crucial role in the burgeoning Greek and broader European tech ecosystem. With a fund size of €50 million, Big Pi Ventures is well-positioned to provide substantial capital and strategic support to promising early-stage companies.
The firm primarily focuses its investments on Seed and early Series A rounds, targeting companies that demonstrate strong potential for disruptive innovation. Big Pi Ventures typically deploys initial checks ranging from €500,000 to €2 million. This investment range allows them to support startups in their critical early growth phases, enabling them to refine their technology, expand their teams, and achieve key milestones. Their investment thesis emphasizes deep technology, including areas such as AI, biotech, advanced materials, and other sectors where proprietary intellectual property provides a significant competitive advantage.
Beyond initial funding, Big Pi Ventures is committed to long-term partnerships with its portfolio companies, reserving significant capital for follow-on investments. The fund can provide up to €5 million in additional funding per company, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting successful ventures through subsequent growth stages. This patient capital approach, combined with hands-on operational support and access to a broad network, positions Big Pi Ventures as a valuable partner for ambitious tech entrepreneurs aiming to scale their solutions globally from a strong European base.
Investor Profile
Big Pi Ventures has backed more than 20 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Greece.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Analytics, Big Data.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $540K – $2.2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (45%)
- Series A (40%)
- Series B (5%)
- Corporate Round (5%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (40%)
- United Kingdom (30%)
- Greece (15%)
- Cyprus (10%)
- Sweden (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Analytics
- Big Data
- Health Care
- Information Technology
- Computer
- Data Storage
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical
- Location Based Services
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