• Melina Mai (Big Pi Ventures)
• Nick Kalliagkopoulos (Big Pi Ventures)
• Guy Krief (Big Pi Ventures)

0:00 - Intro

2:46 - Greek Startup Ecosystem 2024

• Discussion around the latest Foundation Report: €555M raised in 2024.
• Challenges for scaling Greek startups into global ecosystems.
• A discussion on major exits, including their representation in the ecosystem's maturity narrative.
• Discussion on what defines a mature ecosystem, comparing Greece to global leaders like Israel and the Netherlands.
• Insights into angel investing gaps, the importance of industry-aligned backers, and the growing need for pre-seed and growth-stage funding.

31:51 - The AI Race in 2025: US vs. China

• The geopolitical stakes of the generative AI race, driven by the US and China.
• Europe's position as a regulatory force rather than a technological contender, with attempts at initiatives like Mistral AI for regional sovereignty.
• The role of AI in defense technologies, such as drones, with implications from conflicts like Ukraine.
• The dominance of China in the robotics value chain and the global reliance on Taiwan for chip production.
• Broader impacts of AI on manufacturing, with predictions of transformational change driven by AI integration into robotics.

54:12 - Recent Greek Deal: Corsmed ($3.5M)

• A spotlight on Corsmed’s groundbreaking innovation in MRI technology, making full-body scans faster and more affordable.

1:00:00 - International Deals: Anthropic ($2B), Zension Technologies ($30M), Oura ($200M)

• Insights into Anthropic’s anticipated funding round and its position as a top-valued US startup.
• Zension Technologies’ Series A round led by Saudi Aramco, revolutionizing device management for telcos.
• Oura’s growth through its latest funding, redefining health monitoring with wearable technology.