StrictlyVC heads to london and Athens this May: Featuring Prime Minister of Greece and Europe’s leading tech and VC voices

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It’s been a busy year for TechCrunch events — and it’s about to get even bigger. StrictlyVC, our boutique, highly exclusive event series for VCs and startups, is crossing the Atlantic this May with stops in London and Athens! We’re bringing StrictlyVC’s insider conversations to Europe. On May 8, we’ll dive into Athens’ booming tech momentum with a special appearance by the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Then, on May 13, we’ll head to London to explore the investment and financial strategies shaping Europe’s tech ecosystem. If you’re thinking about expanding globally — or wondering how to start — these StrictlyVC events in Europe are ones you won’t want to miss. StrictlyVC Athens on May 8 Venue: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Europe’s Startup Surge: Founders, Funders, and the Future We’re thrilled to welcome the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to the stage as he shares how Greece is positioning itself as a rising hub for innovation and investment. From policy reforms to global partnerships, hear firsthand what’s fueling Greece’s tech momentum — and what’s ahead for startups scaling within and beyond its borders. Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis talks to the media at the end of the European Council Summit in Brussels, Belgium, on March 20, 2025.Image Credits:Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto / Getty Images We’ll also sit down with other leading voices across tech and startups to dive deeper into Europe’s evolving innovation landscape. Get all the details and reserve your spot — visit the StrictlyVC Greece event page. Why Greece, Why Now: Betting Big on the Country’s Next Wave of Founders Image Credits:Metavallon VC Myrto PapathanouPartner, Metavallon VC Image Credits:Venture Friends Apostolos ApostolakisFounding Partner, Venture Friends Image Credits:Marathon Venture Capital Panos PapadopoulosPartner, Marathon Venture Capital Image Credits:Delian Alliance Industries Dimitris KottasCo-founder and CEO, Delian Alliance Industries ...