Velocity Partners

Velocity Partners is an early-stage venture capital fund headquartered in Athens, Greece, with a strategic focus on technology companies that can leverage the unique strengths of the Greek economy for global validation. The fund targets promising startups primarily in the pre-seed and seed stages, seeking to identify and nurture companies with strong global ambitions originating from or deeply connected to the Greek innovation ecosystem. Their investment thesis often gravitates towards sectors where Greece offers a competitive advantage, such as tourism tech, agri-food tech, maritime tech, and deep tech solutions, alongside broader B2B SaaS opportunities.

The firm is known for its hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a valuable network of industry experts and mentors. Velocity Partners aims to be the first institutional investor for many of its portfolio companies, helping them navigate the critical early phases of growth, product-market fit, and international expansion. They look for strong founding teams, innovative technologies, and scalable business models with clear pathways to global markets.

Velocity Partners typically deploys initial cheques ranging from €250,000 to €750,000, although they have the flexibility to go up to €1 million for exceptional opportunities. This translates to a typical initial investment range of approximately $270,000 to $1,080,000 USD, based on prevailing exchange rates. Their first fund, Velocity Partners Fund I, successfully raised €30 million (approximately $32.4 million USD), underscoring their capacity to support a diverse portfolio of early-stage ventures. The fund's commitment to fostering the Greek tech scene, coupled with its focus on globally relevant verticals, positions it as a key player in the burgeoning Southeastern European startup landscape.