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The event series Connecting the Dots of Today, Building the Future of Tomorrow continues dynamically, aiming to strengthen the Greek entrepreneurial ecosystem. In the coming period, two more highly engaging webinars will take place, followed by the third Demo Day, where the final two winners will be selected to participate in the Brookstreet Open House—the flagship and concluding event of the series.

Upcoming Events Schedule

Thursday, October 2, 6:00 PM | | Webcast #6

• Omiros Sarikas, Brookstreet Equity Partners | KPI Portfolio Management
• Constantine Koutsogiannis, Praxi Network | Business Futureproofing

Thursday, October 9, 6:00 PM | Webcast #7

• Omiros Sarikas, Brookstreet Equity Partners | Growth Model (Hyper or Sustainable?)
• Dr. Konstantinos Vavekis, PRAXI Network | Unlocking Innovation: The New C Nest Accelerator for Ambitious Companies in Crete

Friday, October 10 | Proposal Submission Deadline for Demo Day #3

Thursday, October 16, 4:00 PM – Demo Day Round 3 | Selected companies will present their proposals to an international investor audience

Friday, November 14 – Brookstreet Open House | In-person networking event featuring presentations by the Demo Day winners

November 14 – Brookstreet Open House, 42 Berkeley Square Mayfair, London | In-person networking and presentation event in London with the participation of the pitching competition winners

To participate in the Demo Day #3, you can submit your pitch deck here.

During the previous webinars, participants had the opportunity to learn about key topics related to entrepreneurship and the financing of innovative ideas:

January 15 | Demystifying Financial Sponsors: Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Beyond [View Presentation]

February 12 | Mastering the Pitch: Crafting Best-in-Class ‘Magic’ Decks for Start-Up Success [View Presentation]

March 12 | Investor Term Sheets Unveiled: The Art of Deal-Making and Negotiating the ZOPA [View Presentation]

May 29 | Valuation & Value | How to Accurately Assess the Value of Your Intellectual Property, Innovation, or Business [View Presentation]

June 18 | Governance, Boards, ESG Principles & Funding Tools for Technology Validation (TRL 4–6) [View Presentations]

Demo Days

The jury for the first two Demo Days included distinguished figures from the Greek and international business ecosystem:

• Omiros D. Sarikas – CEO, Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP
• Panos Papazoglou – Board Member, Alpha Bank; Former CEO, EY Greece
• Alexandros Nousias – Managing Director, Envolve Entrepreneurship
• Konstantinos Machairas – Investor; Former CEO, AB Vassilopoulos / Delhaize
• Dr. Konstantinos Vavekis – PRAXI Network

PRAXI x Brookstreet Web-Pitch #1 – April 8, 2025

Eight Greek innovative startups participated in the first PRAXI x Brookstreet Demo Day. The companies that secured their place in the final are:

Brite Solar– Innovative energy solution for greenhouses                         Health4Crew – Digital healthcare for seafarers

Other participating companies:
AlongRoute · elvoX · Honestli · Palowise.ai · Prometheus Space Technologies · Theratechnica

PRAXI x Brookstreet Demo Day #2 | July 17

Six Greek innovative startups participated in the second PRAXI x Brookstreet Demo Day. The companies that secured their place in the final are:

Coffeeco | Utilizing coffee waste to create personal care                    PhosPrint | Innovative regenerative medicine company

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As part of its strategy to boost innovative entrepreneurship, the PRAXI Network has formed a dynamic collaboration with investment firm Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP. This initiative aims to empower the Greek entrepreneurial ecosystem and support innovative businesses seeking access to international markets, investment capital, and specialized expertise.

Actions developed under this partnership include themed webinars, online pitching contests, and investor panel presentations, providing Greek startups and scaleups with a toolkit for preparation, networking, and showcasing their investment proposals.

The events are part of the activities of the European Digital Innovation Hub smartHEALTH.

PRAXI Network

PRAXI Network is a unit of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), Greece’s largest research organization, with a mission to support innovation and technology transfer at both national and European levels.

Operating in seven cities across Greece since 1991, PRAXI Network is a cornerstone in promoting innovation and enhancing Greek and European research ecosystems by bridging the gap between research and industry. It empowers businesses and organizations through advisory services, funding access, networking opportunities, and commercialization of research results.

Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP

Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP (“Brookstreet”) is an investment firm headquartered in London’s Mayfair. Brookstreet invests in Greece and operates internationally, specializing in digital transformation, green transition, and longevity sectors, leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The firm’s goal is to foster innovation and optimize asset potential through strategic investments and global partnerships.

Brookstreet is a proud member of the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), a network of over 5,500 members managing more than $121 trillion committed to responsible investment practices.