VentureFriends

VentureFriends, established in 2016 and headquartered in Athens, Greece, is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, tech-enabled companies. The firm focuses on seed-stage startups, predominantly in Europe, with a particular interest in PropTech, FinTech, Marketplaces, and SaaS. VentureFriends typically invests between €0.3M to €2.5M initially, with the potential to follow on up to €5 - 10M. The firm's investment philosophy is entrepreneurial and founder-friendly, with a focus on backing companies that can develop a sustainable competitive advantage.

Apostolos Apostolakis

Co-Founder and Partner

Michal Bas

Principal

George Dimopoulos

Co-Founder and Partner

George Karabelas

Principal

Alistair Owen

Principal

Pavlos Pavlakis

Principal

Fivos Tsoukatos

Principal

Past deals in Car Sharing

FlexCar

Venture Round in 2022
FlexCar is a car-as-a-service company based in Athens, Greece, founded in 2018. It provides customers with an alternative to traditional car ownership by offering a simple and flexible leasing model. Customers pay a fixed monthly fee that encompasses all costs associated with car usage, including road taxes, insurance, repairs, and tires, without any hidden fees or long-term commitments. By sourcing ready-made cars from local dealerships, FlexCar ensures that its vehicles are in excellent condition, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and convenience.

Spotawheel

Series B in 2022
Spotawheel is a tech-driven dealership that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars, established in 2015 and headquartered in Nea Ionia, Greece. The company operates in Greece and Poland, providing a transparent online platform for second-hand vehicles. Spotawheel offers a curated inventory of fully inspected cars, which are available for both purchase and subscription leasing. The platform incorporates predictive analytics to help users identify and monitor potential faults in vehicles. Additionally, Spotawheel enhances the buying experience by offering various add-ons such as financing, insurance, warranty, and after-sales support, enabling customers to make informed and confident decisions when purchasing used cars.

FlexCar

Venture Round in 2021
FlexCar is a car-as-a-service company based in Athens, Greece, founded in 2018. It provides customers with an alternative to traditional car ownership by offering a simple and flexible leasing model. Customers pay a fixed monthly fee that encompasses all costs associated with car usage, including road taxes, insurance, repairs, and tires, without any hidden fees or long-term commitments. By sourcing ready-made cars from local dealerships, FlexCar ensures that its vehicles are in excellent condition, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and convenience.

Spotawheel

Venture Round in 2020
Spotawheel is a tech-driven dealership that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars, established in 2015 and headquartered in Nea Ionia, Greece. The company operates in Greece and Poland, providing a transparent online platform for second-hand vehicles. Spotawheel offers a curated inventory of fully inspected cars, which are available for both purchase and subscription leasing. The platform incorporates predictive analytics to help users identify and monitor potential faults in vehicles. Additionally, Spotawheel enhances the buying experience by offering various add-ons such as financing, insurance, warranty, and after-sales support, enabling customers to make informed and confident decisions when purchasing used cars.

Spotawheel

Series A in 2020
Spotawheel is a tech-driven dealership that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars, established in 2015 and headquartered in Nea Ionia, Greece. The company operates in Greece and Poland, providing a transparent online platform for second-hand vehicles. Spotawheel offers a curated inventory of fully inspected cars, which are available for both purchase and subscription leasing. The platform incorporates predictive analytics to help users identify and monitor potential faults in vehicles. Additionally, Spotawheel enhances the buying experience by offering various add-ons such as financing, insurance, warranty, and after-sales support, enabling customers to make informed and confident decisions when purchasing used cars.

Spotawheel

Seed Round in 2019
Spotawheel is a tech-driven dealership that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars, established in 2015 and headquartered in Nea Ionia, Greece. The company operates in Greece and Poland, providing a transparent online platform for second-hand vehicles. Spotawheel offers a curated inventory of fully inspected cars, which are available for both purchase and subscription leasing. The platform incorporates predictive analytics to help users identify and monitor potential faults in vehicles. Additionally, Spotawheel enhances the buying experience by offering various add-ons such as financing, insurance, warranty, and after-sales support, enabling customers to make informed and confident decisions when purchasing used cars.

FlexCar

Seed Round in 2019
FlexCar is a car-as-a-service company based in Athens, Greece, founded in 2018. It provides customers with an alternative to traditional car ownership by offering a simple and flexible leasing model. Customers pay a fixed monthly fee that encompasses all costs associated with car usage, including road taxes, insurance, repairs, and tires, without any hidden fees or long-term commitments. By sourcing ready-made cars from local dealerships, FlexCar ensures that its vehicles are in excellent condition, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and convenience.

Spotawheel

Seed Round in 2017
Spotawheel is a tech-driven dealership that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars, established in 2015 and headquartered in Nea Ionia, Greece. The company operates in Greece and Poland, providing a transparent online platform for second-hand vehicles. Spotawheel offers a curated inventory of fully inspected cars, which are available for both purchase and subscription leasing. The platform incorporates predictive analytics to help users identify and monitor potential faults in vehicles. Additionally, Spotawheel enhances the buying experience by offering various add-ons such as financing, insurance, warranty, and after-sales support, enabling customers to make informed and confident decisions when purchasing used cars.

Spotawheel

Seed Round in 2016
Spotawheel is a tech-driven dealership that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars, established in 2015 and headquartered in Nea Ionia, Greece. The company operates in Greece and Poland, providing a transparent online platform for second-hand vehicles. Spotawheel offers a curated inventory of fully inspected cars, which are available for both purchase and subscription leasing. The platform incorporates predictive analytics to help users identify and monitor potential faults in vehicles. Additionally, Spotawheel enhances the buying experience by offering various add-ons such as financing, insurance, warranty, and after-sales support, enabling customers to make informed and confident decisions when purchasing used cars.
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