PJ Tech Catalysts

PJ Tech Catalyst is a venture capital fund based in Athens, Greece, established under the JEREMIE EU initiative. The fund focuses on seed-stage investments in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, aiming to support the development of innovative startups in Greece. With €15 million under management, the fund invests up to €750,000 in promising technology companies, providing both financial backing and strategic guidance to help startups scale and succeed in competitive markets. Since its launch in 2012, PJ Tech Catalyst has invested in 21 startups and supported 40 follow-on financings, making a significant impact on Greece's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The fund emphasizes collaboration with young entrepreneurs and offers support in areas such as product development, financing, and talent acquisition, helping founders to focus on growing their businesses. Key members of the investment committee, including Nikos Antoniou, Vassilis Theoharakis, and Kostas Mallios, bring extensive international experience from companies like Microsoft and Intel, and have deep insights into both the Greek and global tech markets. PJ Tech Catalyst is particularly focused on creating high-value, exportable technology products, aiming to retain local talent and foster innovation within Greece. The fund operates with a mission to turn visionary tech ideas into scalable businesses, contributing to job creation and economic growth in Greece’s strategic ICT sector.