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US Investors Fuel Greek Startup Surge with €554M

1/10/2025

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Nearly 40% of Greek startup investors were US passport holders last year, marking a notable rise.
Prominent American firms, including Cadence Design Systems and Intel, invested in Greek technology companies.
Greek startups secured €554 million, with over 70% coming from foreign investors, including 36% from the US.
Local funds are increasingly collaborating with foreign investors to support startup financing.
Foreign investment in Greece gained momentum eight years ago, starting with Samsung's acquisition of Innoetics.

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Nearly 40% of Greek startup investors were US passport holders last year, marking a notable rise.
Prominent American firms, including Cadence Design Systems and Intel, invested in Greek technology companies.
Greek startups secured €554 million, with over 70% coming from foreign investors, including 36% from the US.
Local funds are increasingly collaborating with foreign investors to support startup financing.
Foreign investment in Greece gained momentum eight years ago, starting with Samsung's acquisition of Innoetics.