
Odyssey Ventures L.P.
Description
Odyssey Venture Partners is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Maroussi, Attica, Greece. Established in 2004, the firm has positioned itself as a key investor in the technology sector across Greece and Southeast Europe. Unlike the initial description provided, Odyssey Venture Partners primarily focuses on nurturing innovative tech companies rather than small businesses in low-income communities in the United States. Their strategic geographic focus underscores their commitment to fostering the burgeoning tech ecosystem within their home region.
The firm employs a flexible investment strategy, engaging with companies across various growth stages, including Seed, Series A, and Growth rounds. This broad approach allows Odyssey to support startups from their nascent stages through significant expansion. Their investment philosophy emphasizes long-term partnerships, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies. They are known for their hands-on approach, leveraging their extensive network and market expertise to help founders scale their ventures.
Odyssey Venture Partners typically deploys initial investments ranging from €500,000 to €5,000,000 per company. This translates to approximately $540,000 to $5,400,000 in U.S. dollars, based on recent exchange rates. While these figures represent their typical first checks, the firm also possesses the capacity to participate in larger funding rounds through co-investments with other venture capital firms. This flexibility enables them to support their portfolio companies through subsequent financing stages, ensuring continued growth and market penetration. Their commitment to the regional tech scene is evident in their consistent investment activity and their role in shaping the entrepreneurial landscape of Southeast Europe.
Investor Profile
Odyssey Ventures L.P. has backed more than 20 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 45% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Greece, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Mobile, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (35%)
- Series A (35%)
- Series Unknown (20%)
- Series C (5%)
- Series B (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (60%)
- Greece (25%)
- United Kingdom (10%)
- France (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Mobile
- Information Technology
- Developer Apis
- Messaging
- Social Media
- Saas
- Wireless
- E-commerce
- Internet
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