Fivos Pantazis

Jan 2025 – Present

I co-founded an AI-focused early-stage venture capital fund targeting vertical AI applications. I lead LP fundraising, fund structuring, investment strategy and processes, as well as sourcing, due diligence and execution, completing three investments to date. I also integrate AI tools into investment research, market analysis, diligence and investment workflows.

Jan 2025 – Present

AI Vertical Applications VC Fund • Co-founded an AI-focused early-stage venture capital fund targeting vertical AI applications. • Led LP fundraising with family offices, UHNWIs and institutional investors. • Structured the fund and developed its investment strategy and processes. • Lead sourcing, due diligence and execution of investments, completing three investments to date and developing relationships across the European founder and venture ecosystem. • Integrate AI tools into investment research, market analysis, diligence and investment workflows.

Jan 2019 – Present

Creator-led sports media & entertainment IP platform (https://creatorshowdown.com/) • Raised €3M+ in seed funding from leading UK VC funds and industry angels. • Created and scaled a creator-led sports media and entertainment platform from concept to commercial operations, building partnerships with global brands, sports governing bodies and leading digital creators. • Led a cross-functional international team spanning commercial, production, creator partnerships, marketing and operations. • Designed the commercial model and operating infrastructure to support international scaling.

Feb 2018 – Jun 2021

I supported fund formation, LP fundraising, investment evaluation, due diligence and portfolio value creation across European fintech investments from early through growth stage. I worked with portfolio company boards and management teams on fundraising, commercial strategy and value creation initiatives. I developed relationships with founders, venture funds and co-investors to originate investment and co-investment opportunities.

Feb 2018 – Jun 2021

FinTech Opportunities VC Fund • Supported fund formation, LP fundraising, investment evaluation, due diligence and portfolio value creation across European fintech investments from early through growth stage. • Worked alongside portfolio company boards and management teams on fundraising, commercial strategy and value creation initiatives. • Developed relationships with founders, venture funds and co-investors across the European venture ecosystem to originate investment and co-investment opportunities.

Jan 2012 – Feb 2017

I incubated Taxibeat Brasil, achieving breakeven within 18 months and 30% monthly growth. I researched the market opportunity, structured a joint venture, negotiated legal agreements, raised seed and early-stage funding, and led the commercial launch and go-to-market strategy across Brazil’s largest metropolitan markets. I built and managed cross-functional teams and served as a board member and strategic adviser on product, commercial growth and finance.

Jan 2012 – Feb 2017

Consumer mobility technology platform (Exited to DAIMLER AG achieving 13.2x MOIC) • Incubated Taxibeat Brasil, achieving breakeven within 18 months and 30% monthly growth. • Researched market opportunity, structured JV, negotiated legal agreements and raised seed and early-stage rounds. • Led commercial launch and go-to-market strategy, scaling the business across Brazil’s largest metropolitan markets. • Built and managed cross-functional teams across finance, operations, marketing and business development during the company’s rapid growth phase. • Served as Board member and strategic adviser on product strategy, commercial growth and finance.

Jan 2012 – Dec 2024

International private investment and advisory platform focused on opportunities across Europe and LATAM. • Originated, evaluated, structured and advised on more than €5B of cross-border investments and strategic transactions across technology, financial services, healthcare, industrials and consumer sectors. • Evaluated private investment opportunities across venture and growth stages, working directly with founders, investors and management teams. • Led commercial and financial due diligence, valuation and investment analysis across prospective investments. • Formulated investment theses and presented valuation, diligence findings and investment recommendations to institutional investors, boards and investment committees. • Developed proprietary venture and growth investment opportunities through direct founder relationships, including identifying and sourcing Nubank, Chime and Viva at Series A/B stage.

Jul 2010 – Dec 2013

• Raised and managed a private equity real estate vehicle focused on upscale residential assets. • Led acquisition and development of projects with $300M+ projected sales; exited with 21% net IRR. • Built multidisciplinary teams across development, finance, investor relations and project execution.

Jun 2007 – Jun 2010

I structured complex financing and liability management transactions for corporates, family offices and sovereign clients. I also traded the market’s first and largest CDM portfolio of carbon emission allowances with Public Power Corporation.

Jun 2007 – Jun 2010

• Structured complex financing and liability management transactions for corporates, family offices and sovereign clients. • Traded market first and largest CDM portfolio of carbon emission allowances with PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION.

May 2006 – May 2007

• Executed M&A, equity, debt and leveraged finance transactions for European technology, media and telecom companies.

May 2005 – Aug 2005

• Led business development initiatives across international markets.

Jan 2002 – Jun 2003

Mandatory military service in Greece

Jul 1999 – Dec 2001

I audited and advised private and public technology clients, including Qualcomm, Viasat and Solar Turbines/Caterpillar.

Jul 1999 – Dec 2001

• Audited and advised private and public tech clients, including QUALCOMM, VIASAT and SOLAR TURBINES/CATERPILLAR.

MBA

Jan 2004 – Dec 2004

CPA, Public Accounting

Jan 2002 – Dec 2002

Passed all 4 parts of CPA exam on first attempt

CPA (Inactive)

2002 – 2002

Passed all 4 parts on first attempt

B.A., Business-Economics with Accounting minor

Sep 1994 – Dec 1998

3.6 GPA (Cum Laude)