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Stathis Potamitis: The Trial Seeks to Remedy the Sense of Injustice

 

Stathis Potamitis never intended to become a lawyer. In this discussion with Marco Veremis, he talks about his decision to ultimately pursue a legal career, the founding of the law firm POTAMITIS VEKRIS, and the broader concept of collective law firms.

 

Stathis Potamitis shares his views on the rule of law in Greece, the challenges and responsibilities of lawyers and other legal professionals, as well as the delays in the judicial system that contribute to a climate of concern and insecurity.

 

He also delves into the history of bankruptcy law, the stigma historically associated with bankruptcy in Greek society, and the lack of trust in the process. Having played a key role in shaping the new law, he discusses its innovations and significance.

Stathis Potamitis: The Trial Seeks to Remedy the Sense of Injustice

 

Stathis Potamitis never intended to become a lawyer. In this discussion with Marco Veremis, he talks about his decision to ultimately pursue a legal career, the founding of the law firm POTAMITIS VEKRIS, and the broader concept of collective law firms.

 

Stathis Potamitis shares his views on the rule of law in Greece, the challenges and responsibilities of lawyers and other legal professionals, as well as the delays in the judicial system that contribute to a climate of concern and insecurity.

 

He also delves into the history of bankruptcy law, the stigma historically associated with bankruptcy in Greek society, and the lack of trust in the process. Having played a key role in shaping the new law, he discusses its innovations and significance.

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The AI ecosystem in Greece continued to build on its foundation in 2024, navigating a year of mixed results in terms of funding. The country’s startups raised just over €123M, a slight decline compared to the €146M secured in 2023. Despite this reduction, the ecosystem demonstrated resilience, with investments supporting innovative companies across various sectors.

The AI ecosystem in Greece continued to build on its foundation in 2024, navigating a year of mixed results in terms of funding. The country’s startups raised just over €123M, a slight decline compared to the €146M secured in 2023. Despite this reduction, the ecosystem demonstrated resilience, with investments supporting innovative companies across various sectors.

 
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Viva.com Acquires Majority Stake in Fiskaltrust to Become the First in Europe to Offer Payments & Banking Solution, Integrated with Fiscalisation Services.

 

TAC Security expands into Web3 Security with CyberScope Acquisition

The deal is expected to contribute USD 1.2 million in revenue, aligning with TAC Security's expansion plans in Europe and other key global markets.

 

Theti Club has invested EUR 360K in RankBee.ai. RankBee is poised to disrupt a completely new and emerging market - analyzing how AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini recommend or mention products and brands, enabling businesses to optimize their visibility and engagement.

 

Alpha Bank announced on Tuesday the acquisition of 100% of Flexfin in order to merge it with ABC Factors and create the most innovative factoring company in Greece. Flexfin is the first fintech company in the factoring sector in Greece and Cyprus, specializing in providing liquidity to small and medium enterprises.

Viva.com Acquires Majority Stake in Fiskaltrust to Become the First in Europe to Offer Payments & Banking Solution, Integrated with Fiscalisation Services.

 

TAC Security expands into Web3 Security with CyberScope Acquisition

The deal is expected to contribute USD 1.2 million in revenue, aligning with TAC Security's expansion plans in Europe and other key global markets.

 

Theti Club has invested EUR 360K in RankBee.ai. RankBee is poised to disrupt a completely new and emerging market - analyzing how AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini recommend or mention products and brands, enabling businesses to optimize their visibility and engagement.

 

Alpha Bank announced on Tuesday the acquisition of 100% of Flexfin in order to merge it with ABC Factors and create the most innovative factoring company in Greece. Flexfin is the first fintech company in the factoring sector in Greece and Cyprus, specializing in providing liquidity to small and medium enterprises.

 
 
 
 
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The second half of 2024 saw a slowdown in funding for Greek startups, both in the number of deals and total investment. In the first half of the year, there were nine funding rounds exceeding €1M, totaling €143.4M. This included Blueground’s €42M Series D and Hellas Direct’s €30M Late Seed round. In contrast, H2 2024 saw just seven notable deals, amounting to only €37.7M. Read the full report at The Recursive.

The second half of 2024 saw a slowdown in funding for Greek startups, both in the number of deals and total investment. In the first half of the year, there were nine funding rounds exceeding €1M, totaling €143.4M. This included Blueground’s €42M Series D and Hellas Direct’s €30M Late Seed round. In contrast, H2 2024 saw just seven notable deals, amounting to only €37.7M. Read the full report at The Recursive.

 
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Marco Veremis shares insights into the significant growth of Greece's high-tech sector, highlighting its expansion to 1-1.5% of the gross domestic product, amounting to approximately €10 billion.

Marco Veremis shares insights into the significant growth of Greece's high-tech sector, highlighting its expansion to 1-1.5% of the gross domestic product, amounting to approximately €10 billion.

 
 
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NVIDIA has established a subsidiary in Greece, on March 10, Nvidia Greece. The new company, with an initial capital of 500,000 euros, will have a temporary headquarters at Regus' workplace at 56 Ermou Street in Athens, according to the relevant entry in the General Register of Companies.

NVIDIA has established a subsidiary in Greece, on March 10, Nvidia Greece. The new company, with an initial capital of 500,000 euros, will have a temporary headquarters at Regus' workplace at 56 Ermou Street in Athens, according to the relevant entry in the General Register of Companies.

 
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Dataphoria is an impact-driven startup helping cities and businesses harness ESG data for sustainable decision-making. We met with co-founder and CEO Anastasis Stamatis to discuss Dataphoria’s value proposition and his personal journey. Here's what he told us.

Dataphoria is an impact-driven startup helping cities and businesses harness ESG data for sustainable decision-making. We met with co-founder and CEO Anastasis Stamatis to discuss Dataphoria’s value proposition and his personal journey. Here's what he told us.

 
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Hellenic Federation of Enterprises is organizing a business day with Lamda Development on 4 April. Company’s executives will meet and discuss with Greek startups and scaleups at their HQ premises. Learn more about the Business Days initiative.

Hellenic Federation of Enterprises is organizing a business day with Lamda Development on 4 April. Company’s executives will meet and discuss with Greek startups and scaleups at their HQ premises. Learn more about the Business Days initiative.

 
 
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