Connecting the Dots – A PRAXI Network and Brookstreet Equity Partners Initiative
As part of its strategy to strengthen innovative entrepreneurship, the PRAXI Network has established a dynamic collaboration with the investment firm Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP. This partnership aims to empower the Greek entrepreneurial ecosystem and support innovative companies seeking access to international markets, investment capital, and specialized know-how.
The #ConnectingTheDots event series was carried out in 2025 and included three online rounds of thematic webinars and pitching competitions, where participants had the opportunity to gain Access to Capital know-how, enhance their skills in presenting their investment proposals, and leverage valuable networking opportunities.
Seven webcasts took part in three rounds during the year answering questions from “How to identify the ideal investor for your vernture?” to “What is the best growth strategy for my start=up?”.
Highlights
- Webcasts
Demystifying Financial Sponsors: Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Beyond [View Presentation] – Jan 15th
Mastering the Pitch: Crafting Best-in-Class ‘Magic’ Decks for Start-Up Success [View Presentation] – Feb 12th
Investor Term Sheets Unveiled: The Art of Deal-Making and Negotiating the ZOPA [View Presentation] – Mar 12th
Valuation & Value | How to accurately assess the value of your intellectual property, innovation, or business [View Presentation] – May 29th
Governance, Boards, ESG Principles & Funding Tools for Technology Validation (TRL 4–6) [View Presentations] – Jun 18th
KPI Portfolio Management [View Presentation] – Oct2nd
Growth Models (Hyper or Sustainable?) [View Presentation] – Oct 9th
Every round of the event was capped off by a Pitching Competition, for a total of three, where applicants had the opportunity to pitch their venture for a spot at the Grand Final, held in London at the Brookstreet Open House in November!
- Pitching Competitions
Our jury included distinguished figures of the Greek and international entrepreneurial ecosystem:
- Omiros D. Sarikas – CEO, Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP
- Panos Papazoglou – Board Member, Alpha Bank, former CEO of EY Greece
- Alexandros Nousias – Managing Director, Envolve Entrepreneurship
- Konstantinos Machairas – Investor, former CEO of AB Vassilopoulos / Delhaize
- Dr. Maria Christina Cheimonidi – PRAXI Network
- Dr. Kostas Vavekis – PRAXI Network
PRAXI x Brookstreet Demo Day #1 | Apr 8th
Participants: AlongRoute · elvoX · Honestli · Palowise.ai · Prometheus Space Technologies · Theratechnica · BriteSolar · Health4Crew
- Winner: Brite Solar | Innovative energy solutions for greenhouses
- Runner-Up: Health4Crew | Digital healthcare services for seafarers
Also participating:
PRAXI x Brookstreet Demo Day #2 | Jul 17th
Participants: Star Sleep · maMEDS · AGENSO · rePolis · PhosPrint · Coffeeco
- Winner: PhosPrint | Innovative regenerative medicine company
- Runner-up: Coffeeco | Transforming coffee waste into personal care products
PRAXI x Brookstreet Demo-Day #3 | Oct 16th
Participants: CLIC RECYCLE · WellBerry · INSOEK P.C. · AETHON Engineering · Solmeyea · DNA SEQUENCE SRL
Solmeyea | Sustainable CO₂ Recycling DNA SEQUENCE SRL | Application of Innovative Biotechnology Techniques
PRAXI Network
The PRAXI Network is a unit of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), the largest research organization in Greece, with a mission to support innovation and technology transfer at both national and European levels.
Operating since 1991 with a presence in seven cities across Greece, the PRAXI Network is a cornerstone in promoting innovation and strengthening Greek and European research ecosystems. It bridges the gap between research and industry, empowering businesses and organizations through advisory services, access to funding, networking opportunities, and the commercial exploitation of research results.
Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP
Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP (“Brookstreet”) is an investment firm headquartered in Mayfair, London. Brookstreet invests in Greece and operates internationally, with expertise in digital transformation, green transition, and longevity, leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The firm’s mission is to foster innovation and maximize the potential of assets through strategic investments and global partnerships.
Brookstreet is a proud member of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), a network of more than 5,500 members managing over $121 trillion in responsible investment initiatives.
The collaboration and event series was organized under the umbrella of EDIH smartHEALTH.
