Corallia Ventures

Unveiling disruptive and untapped technologies in the research and innovation ecosystem.

Investment Stages

• Pre-seed: We first invest up to €300k during the very first (pre)-seed stage
• Post-Seed: We follow with a higher investment of €1M+ and co-investors, if the initial investment shows tangible results

Profile of investees

• Team: Ambitious, dynamic and complementary teams with founders highly motivated to succeed and believe that their innovative idea can "change the world“.
• Prototype: A functional prototype or at the very least a credible proof-of-concept and some early hints of product-market fit.
• Startups with SME status: Startups with establishment in Greece and SME status according to the EU definition.
• Scalability: Clear scalability perspective in the global market with direct sales or through the exploitation or sale of IP.
• Technology: Technology innovation in the product/service, innovative business model on a recent (new) technology, or Intellectual Property with prospects for commercial use.
• Viability: Viable and profitable exit in the timeframe of the Fund.

Our Investment Process

1. Identification: We scout for high-potential startups. Our goal is to find ambitious, dynamic and complementary teams and visionary entrepreneurs who can drive change.
2. Evaluation: We conduct a thorough assessment of the startup’s technological innovation, prototype, business model, market potential, and scalability.
3. Funding: We provide essential capital and resources to support the startup’s growth. We assist with early-stage funding, helping startups develop their products and enter the market.
4. Support: We offer ongoing mentorship and strategic guidance. We leverage our network of experts and partners to help startups scale effectively and achieve their milestones.

How we invest

• Guide: Actively monitoring portfolio startups and guiding them to achieve their growth target.
• Co-investors: Carefully selecting co-investors who add value and help the startups reach their goals.
• Advisors: Maintaining a pool of experts and advisors to ensure startups can implement profitable exits when circumstances allow.
• Toolkit: Providing a tailored business acceleration toolkit that helps startups that drives results and builds market traction quickly.
• Coach: Offering coaching advice to help startup founders overcome challenges, develop a "winner's mentality" and building confidence to complete globally.
• Synergies: Creating opportunities for complementaries and synergies through our innovation ecosystems and networks.
• Global access: Leveraging deep knowledge and access to resources to implement successful internationalization strategies conduct and business roadshows worlwide.
• Economies of scale: Achieving economies of scale by utilizing shared infrastructures (e.g. co-working spaces) and business services (e.g. accounting) to optimize use of startup resources.