February in Full Speed: Breakthrough Deals, UAE Trip & Catalyst Report

And just like that, February is behind us—but not without some big moments for the Endeavor network!

We hosted our first-ever Greeking Out in Dubai, engaged with key players across the UAE at IDEX, Gulfood, and Hub71, and took center stage at Doers Summit 2025 in Athens, where conversations on Greece’s innovation future were in full swing.

In venture news, the 2024 Endeavor Catalyst Annual Report is out! With $20M deployed in Q4 across 13 new investments, bringing the annual total to 34 deals across six continents, 2024 marked Endeavor’s third-most active investment year, following record highs in 2021 and 2022. Read the full report here.

From new funding rounds to key partnerships, our our entrepreneurs are expanding their reach, making waves in fintech, defencetech, hospitality, and beyond. Read below ??

What the Endeavor Network is up to ??

• Conno Christou 's second company, Keragon raises $7.5M seed round just six months post-launch, tackling inefficiencies in healthcare tech.
• Raymetrics S.A. secures a strategic defense agreement at IDEX 2025, strengthening its presence in the UAE’s defense sector.
• HotelBrain Group expands in Northern Greece with the lease of Dion Palace Resort & Spa, adding to its growing hospitality portfolio.
• TileDB launches ‘Carrara’, a platform transforming how organizations manage and analyze complex data.
• KONVA SA partners with Evocon to accelerate digital transformation, improving operational efficiency.
• Nova Credit earns a spot on the Forbes Fintech 50, unlocking $15B in financial opportunities.
• OQ Technology secures €2.5M in EIC grant funding and up to €15M in equity, advancing 5G NTN IoT connectivity with Telefónica Germany & Neo Space Group in Saudi Arabia.
• Dyania Health joins the 2025 CancerX Accelerator and is named to the Digital Health 100, recognizing top healthcare startups.
• norbloc partners with Etihad Credit Insurance, integrating the UAE’s first export credit agency into its blockchain KYC platform.
• Threedium becomes an official AWS Retail Partner, gaining global visibility and access to new markets.
• Wikifarmer introduces an AI-powered farming assistant, delivering personalized, science-backed guidance for modern agriculture.
• Triparound integrates with WhatsApp, offering real-time booking updates and seamless communication for guests and suppliers.
• thymia is recognized among the top 250 most promising early-stage digital health startups globally for 2025 by Galen Growth | Insights You Can Trust .

?? Insights from Endeavor Greece

???? Building Bridges & Expanding Horizons in the UAE

Our week in the UAE was filled with key opprtunities, connections, and conversations for Greek founders. In Abu Dhabi, we explored Hub71 , attended the Greek Pavilion opening at IDEX_UAE , and hosted a roundtable with ADGM ’s Emmanuel Givanakis . In Dubai, we started with an F&B breakfast alongside Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras and? explored Gulfood - The World's Biggest Annual F&B Event , where many Greek producers were present. The highlight? Our first-ever Greeking Out in Dubai, where 160+ attendees came together to discuss scaling, growth, and the future of Greek entrepreneurship in EMEA. Watch our highlights reel here.

?Ecosystem Partners @ Doers Summit ?

At Doers, we engaged with ambitious founders at the Endeavor booth, while we participated in two panels. "What’s Next, Greece?" exploring the future of innovation, and "The Tales of Launching Another Company" diving into two-time founder mindsets. We wrapped up the summit with a networking party with e2vc . Watch our highlights reel here!

?? Visa Innovation Program Europe Meetups

As part of the VIPE 2025 application period, we hosted meetups across the Greece, Cyprus and Malta, bringing together fintech founders, investors, and ecosystem partners. The ambition and insights we’ve seen so far suggest a promising season!

Are you a fintech looking to scale? Apply for VIPE 2025.

?? Coming Up:

?? Panorama of Entrepreneurship & Career Development - 28-30 March

A meeting point for young professionals, graduates, and students to engage with the business world. Expect panel participation from?Endeavor network, offering insights into entrepreneurship and innovation. Learn more

That's all, we'll be back next month for more exciting updates ??