InvestorEmpowering Greek startups through angel investment and mentorship.
The startup scene in Greece
Science Agora links Athens-based institutions around technology transfer and lists intellectual-property management, skills development, business acceleration, networking, and financing opportunities among its support. (33701, 33705)
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Science Agora links Athens-based institutions around technology transfer and lists intellectual-property management, skills development, business acceleration, networking, and financing opportunities among its support. (33701, 33705)
ATHENA’s 2024 annual report records one new spin-off founded that year and five fully active spin-offs. (33706) NTUA says its Technology Transfer Office was re-established in 2020 to connect research and industry. (33707)
ACE reports that €10.6 million had been raised since 2014 and that it connects startups with local funds and angel groups; this is ACE-reported, not a citywide funding total. (33720)
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Athens ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #114 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #117 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 71 to 80 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
48 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Athens
Investors 32
Investor
InvestorInvesting in technology-first companies.
InvestorEmpowering high-tech startups in Greece and beyond.
The 3 most prominent of 32. Browse all investors
Incubators 8
IncubatorEmpowering early-stage founders in Greece.
IncubatorTransforming organizations through innovation.
IncubatorEnhancing journalism through education and development.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all incubators
Accelerators 6
AcceleratorSupporting high-impact entrepreneurs in Greece.
AcceleratorEmpowering entrepreneurs through education and resources.
AcceleratorEmpowering entrepreneurs through education and mentorship.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 2
Venture studioBuilding and scaling early-stage B2B SaaS companies.
Venture studioBuilding AI-native platforms for European markets.
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Your way in
Raising in Athens
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Athens
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Athens
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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What the sources say about Athens
StartupBlink describes its reports as multi-parameter assessments; the Athens page could not be inspected.
Source: Startup Ecosystem ReportsEndeavor reports a 2025 research venture-creation program with three partners.
Source: Endeavor Greece Year in Review 2025egg's official site reports 1,600 entrepreneurs, 460 startups, 230 companies, and €59 million financing.
Source: Turn your startup into a robust business | egg Acceleratoregg's September 14 intake deadline is past; the page schedules cohort start on November 2.
Source: Turn your startup into a robust business | egg AcceleratorACE's application window is closed; its page lists a mandatory Athens bootcamp for October 17-18.
Source: Startup Acceleration – ACEACE reports €10.6 million raised since 2014 and local investor connections.
Source: Startup Acceleration – ACE
Questions about Athens
How does Athens rank as a startup ecosystem?
Athens is #117 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Athens?
32 investors based in Athens have a profile here, including HeBAN - Hellenic Business Angels Network (Association), Big Pi Ventures and THETI CLUB. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Athens?
Yes. Athens has 6 accelerators, 8 incubators and 2 venture studios on record, including Endeavor Greece, Orange Grove and Starttech Ventures.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Athens
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