What Endeavor Greece does

Endeavor Greece is a civil law non-profit company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Athens, operating as the Greek chapter of Endeavor Global, the high-impact entrepreneur network spanning 41 markets. The organization selects and supports founders through a multi-stage International Selection Panel and then provides curated mentorship, peer community, capital introductions, and a "Pay It Forward" platform anchored by Endeavor Catalyst, a fund where alumni entrepreneurs invest in subsequent cohorts. As of 2024 the portfolio includes 43 Endeavor Entrepreneurs and 174 portfolio companies that collectively generate $3.97B in revenue, employ 19.8K people, and have raised $278M in capital.

The program portfolio comprises the flagship Endeavor Entrepreneur program, the Scale Up program for fast-growing tech companies, the Visa Innovation Program Europe (fintech, cross-border across Greece, Malta, and Cyprus), OPAP Forward (Greece's largest SME accelerator with OPAP), and Rise Up with Kotsovolos (EMEA Retail Tech). Ancillary offerings include the Outliers Podcast, Innovation Nation content platform, the annual Athens Innovation Summit at the Pnyx, and Greeking Out diaspora events in New York, London, San Francisco, and Singapore. Revenue mechanics for the organization itself are not disclosed but are understood to flow from corporate sponsorships (Visa, OPAP, Kotsovolos, LAMDA Development), partner-funded programs, and Endeavor Catalyst. Customer segments are diverse — Enterprise Software (Workable), Financial Technology (Nova Credit), Insurance Technology (Hellas Direct), Maritime Technology (Harbor Lab), Real Estate Technology (Blueground), and AI startups (Connectly.ai, Elyos AI) — reducing dependency on any single founder vertical.

Name

Endeavor Greece

Legal name

ENDEAVOR GREECE CIVIL LAW NON-PROFIT COMPANY

Website

https://endeavor.org.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Endeavor Greece is a non-profit founded in 2012 that selects and supports high-impact Greek entrepreneurs through mentorship, peer community, capital introductions, and programs such as Scale Up, Visa Innovation Program Europe, OPAP Forward, and Rise Up, operating as the Greek chapter of the global Endeavor network across 41 markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneur Support and Startup Ecosystem Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA)

Keywords

• Entrepreneur support programs
• Startup mentorship network
• Founder ecosystem development
• Venture network services
• Innovation community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Services: Endeavor Greece operates as a civil law non-profit company (ENDEAVOR GREECE CIVIL LAW NON-PROFIT COMPANY) providing entrepreneurial support programs. The organization generates revenue through corporate partnerships, sponsorship agreements, and government-supported initiatives such as OPAP Forward and Visa Innovation Program.
2. Endeavor Catalyst Fund: Endeavor Catalyst is an investment vehicle where Endeavor Entrepreneurs can allocate space in eligible funding rounds, and some become LPs in the fund. This creates a sustainable revenue stream while supporting the next generation of founders.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Endeavor Greece is a civil law non-profit company that selects, supports, and connects high-impact entrepreneurs in Greece through a portfolio of curated programs. Its core offering is the Endeavor Entrepreneur Program, complemented by the Scale Up Program for fast-growing tech companies, OPAP Forward for SMEs, the Visa Innovation Program Europe for fintechs, and the Rise Up Program for retail tech founders, along with the Catalyst investment vehicle. Services are provided at no direct cost to selected founders, funded instead through corporate sponsorships and partnerships.

Product overview

Endeavor Greece is an entrepreneurship support organization that operates a portfolio of programs and initiatives rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include the Endeavor Entrepreneur Program (selecting and supporting high-impact founders), the Scale Up Program (supporting fast-growing tech companies), Visa Innovation Program Europe (fintech-focused), OPAP Forward (SME acceleration), and Rise Up (Retail Tech in EMEA). Additional offerings include the Outliers Podcast (content platform), Athens Innovation Summit (annual conference), and Greeking Out events (global diaspora networking). The organization also facilitates access to capital through Endeavor Catalyst. All offerings are organizational/community-focused rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Outliers Podcast: A podcast featuring conversations with high-impact entrepreneurs and innovators.
• Innovation Nation
• Scale Up Program
• Endeavor Entrepreneur
• Visa Innovation Program Europe
• OPAP Forward
• Rise Up Program

Products and services

• Endeavor Entrepreneur Program Flagship program that selects high-impact founders through a multi-step International Selection Panel and supports them with mentorship, a global peer network, personal growth support, and curated capital introductions; designed for founders scaling innovative businesses and reinvesting their success into the next generation.
• Scale Up Program Cohort-based acceleration program supporting fast-growing Greek tech companies with structured curriculum, peer learning, and access to the global Endeavor network to help them scale and strengthen the Greek innovation ecosystem.
• Visa Innovation Program Europe Fintech-focused program in partnership with Visa that helps startups scale, pilot their products with Visa, and collaborate with partners across Greece, Malta, and Cyprus.
• OPAP Forward Greece's largest SME program, delivered in partnership with OPAP, providing tailored growth support, acceleration, and job-creation assistance to fast-growing small and medium enterprises.
• Rise Up Innovation Program Retail Tech-focused program developed jointly by Endeavor Greece and Kotsovolos that brings together promising retail tech entrepreneurs from the EMEA region and helps them scale faster through connections with top investors and brands.
• Endeavor Catalyst Investment fund operated as part of the Endeavor network that allows Endeavor Entrepreneurs to allocate space in eligible funding rounds and, in some cases, become LPs, enabling founders to back the next generation of founders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43 high-impact entrepreneurs supported in Greece as of latest count
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ICEYEflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ICEYE has established operations in Greece with ~30 employees, and committed to building a factory producing up to 150 satellites annually, potentially employing 250+ people. Partnership includes collaboration with Greek government on defense and space initiatives.
• VisaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisa Innovation Program Europe is a fintech-focused program helping startups scale, pilot with Visa, and collaborate with partners across Greece, Malta, and Cyprus. This partnership provides Endeavor Greece portfolio companies with access to Visa's global payment network and pilot opportunities.
• OPAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPAP Forward is Greece's largest SME program, helping fast-growing businesses accelerate, unlock potential, and create new jobs through tailored growth support. OPAP is Greece's leading gaming company supporting local entrepreneurship.
• LAMDA DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership connecting startups with LAMDA's real estate portfolio, enabling pilots, integrations, commercial collaborations, and investment opportunities for Endeavor Greece portfolio companies.
• KotsovoloscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRise Up program developed jointly by Endeavor Greece and Kotsovolos brings together promising Retail Tech entrepreneurs from EMEA region, helping them scale faster and unlock opportunities by connecting with top investors and brands.
• ElevenLabsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Greek government spanning public services, Gov.gr, tourism, and preservation of Greek dialects. Endeavor Greece facilitated collaboration between ElevenLabs founders and Prime Minister Mitsotakis.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MassChallenge: Non-profit global startup accelerator operating equity-free programs in multiple markets. Most directly comparable to Endeavor Greece as a mission-driven, equity-free founder support organization with global footprint and structured cohort programs.
• Y Combinator: The world's largest startup accelerator selects and supports early-stage founders globally. Like Endeavor Greece, YC provides structured program support, network access, and capital introduction, though YC operates for-profit and takes equity stakes.
• Founders Factory: Global accelerator and venture builder operating in multiple markets. Comparable in founder support model, corporate partnership approach (similar to Endeavor Greece's Visa and OPAP partnerships), and structured scaling programs.
• Antler: Global early-stage VC with residency programs that select and support founders across multiple geographies including Europe. Comparable as a global founder-selection platform with structured programs and dedicated point-person support.
• Techstars: Global accelerator network with mentorship-driven programs for early-stage startups. Directly comparable in program structure, mentor matching, and selection-panel model, though Techstars operates a for-profit accelerator model.
• 500 Global (500 Startups): Global venture firm and accelerator running programs across 40+ markets including emerging ecosystems. Comparable in geographic breadth and founder-selection approach; differentiates as a fund-driven for-profit.

Others

• Endeavor Catalyst: Affiliated investment vehicle of the global Endeavor network. Directly linked to Endeavor Greece (enabled by reference source) and operates in tandem to provide LP-backed capital for the network's founders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/endeavorgr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCC2SBr_wb1VwW0_Fb2tXnBQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/endeavorgreece
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/endeavor-greece
• Instagraminstagram.com/endeavorgr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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