Founders Arena Live in Technopolis: The Startup Heartbeat of Athens 

• On June 26th, the 14 startups of EnvolveXL acceleration program will present their ventures live at the “Founders Arena” EnvolveXL’s 2nd Investors Day 

• Envolve announces its new investment from Libra Philanthropies in Vivestia. 

Friday, 6 June  2025 – Envolve Entrepreneurship (https://envolveglobal.org) is organizing an evening full of startup pitching sessions, engaging discussions, and dynamic talks designed to inspire the startup community. On June 26th at 18:00, the “Founders Arena”, the 2nd EnvolveXL Investors’ Day will take place, where the 14 startups from the EnvolveXL acceleration program will present their ventures live on stage at the “M. Evert” Amphitheatre, Technopolis City of Athens. This open to the public event will bring together members of the investment community, and stakeholders of the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Registrations are open at the following link: https://conferience.com/eventPage/EnvolveXL  

At the same time, Envolve is announcing a new investment in Vivestia (https://thevivestia.com/), operated by Libra Philanthropies (https://libraphilanthropies.org/), founding sponsor of EnvolveXL, marking the completion of the first cycle of the EnvolveXL acceleration program. This marks the sixth investment made through the final “Investing for Good” phase of the program. This funding will enable Vivestia’s new platform launch and next steps into new markets, and to further expand the use of VR technologies (virtual reality) in luxury hotels, private villas, and yachts. Vivestia, along with other portfolio companies from the EnvolveXL program, will present their business progress and future goals at EnvolveXL Investors’ Day “Founders Arena”.  

Alexandros Nousias, Managing Director of Envolve Entrepreneurship, stated about the new investment: “Every new investment in the ecosystem is an investment for the future. Vivestia’s new investment strengthens innovation in the tourism sector and sets under the spotlight a highly promising team with vision and high standards – a team working hard to rapidly expand its solution into international markets. Vivestia’s expanding partnerships with leading players in the tourism sector, strengthen its appeal as an investment opportunity. We are thrilled to be among their first investors and to accompany them in their next steps.” 

“Vivestia exemplifies the potential and strength of the Greek innovation ecosystem — a team distinguished by its clear vision, technological sophistication, and well-defined growth strategy,” stated Rosanna Mortoglou, CEO of Libra Philanthropies. “Through EnvolveXL and the Investing for Good initiative, we are committed to supporting ventures capable of delivering meaningful economic and societal impact. We are honored to support Vivestia in this next phase of its development and look forward to its continued expansion into international markets.” 

EnvolveXL is designed to support startups’ investment-ready faster. The acceleration program includes intensive workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities, while startups continue to develop their solutions and define their investment goals. From the first cohort, companies such as Circuland and Coinbux have secured their first investments from the market, while Coinbux, along with CityCrop, Kleesto, Travelr, and Vivestia, have received funding of €65,000 from Libra Philanthropies. 

On the stage of the “M. Evert” Amphitheatre at Technopolis, the event will also host dynamic talks with industry leaders, portfolio companies of Envolve, and investors. Attendees will gain insights into the startup ecosystem from both entrepreneurial and investment perspectives. The EnvolveXL Investors Day “Founders Arena” aims to inspire the public, nurture an entrepreneurial culture, and promote cross-sectoral connectivity. More information about the speakers and startups pitching session is available at: https://conferience.com/eventPage/EnvolveXL  

EnvolveXL is the flagship program under Envolve’s “Founders Support” pillar, designed to provide startups with resources, guidance from over 40 experienced industry professionals, and networking opportunities, all aimed at accelerating their growth and scalability. Over five years, Envolve plans to support 100 startups contributing to the digital and sustainable transformation of the economy. 

Who will stand out this year? 

The EnvolveXL Investors Day is a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as a pivotal moment for teams seeking investment. Envolve will select up to 5 teams to receive investments of up to €265,000, with the support of Libra Philanthropies through the program’s “Investing for Good” approach. 

The startups selected to present their ventures on stage are: 

• Chord.fm (MediaTech/Creative Industries, Amsterdam/UK/Greece) – https://chord.fm 

• Clean i.T (Marketplace/SaaS, Athens) – https://thecleanitapp.com 

• Comfytechs (SaaS, Athens) – https://comfytechs.com 

• fertilityPATH (HealthTech, Athens) – https://www.fertilitypath.app 

• Health4Crew (HealthTech/Maritime, Athens) – https://www.health4crew.com 

• Honestli (MediaTech, Serres) – https://honestli.net 

• maMEDS (HealthTech, Rhodes/Thessaloniki) – https://mameds.gr 

• Mykopanel (Construction/BioTech, Athens/Berlin, Germany) – https://mykopanel.com 

• Nostus (PropTech, Thessaloniki) – https://nostus.com 

• Puberry (EdTech/HealthTech, USA) – https://puberry.org 

• Sail-e (TravelTech, Athens) – https://www.sail-e.com 

• SCMS (Smart Cities, Komotini) – https://scms.io 

• ten06 (TravelTech, Athens) – https://ten06.gr 

• Wellberry (HealthTech, Athens) – https://well-berry.com 

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About Envolve Entrepreneurship  

Envolve Entrepreneurship is a non-profit, business support organization that has been at the forefront of global entrepreneurial support, since its establishment in 2012. The organization champions founders and ignites innovation through an open startup ecosystem founded on efficiency, transparency, and growth. Envolve acts as an innovation and knowledge hub, offering cutting-edge upskilling, valuable resources, support for founders, and impactful innovation and digital transformation services to the global community. 

Nurturing the next generation of global disruptors, Envolve re-introduces its flagship program, EnvolveXL, building upon the proven track record of Envolve Award Greece. The program has fuelled the growth of 37 businesses and has injected over €6,000,000 into the economy, while fostering job creation and economic welfare. Through dozens of acceleration programs and innovation activities, Envolve has supported hundreds of entrepreneurs in Greece, Europe and the U.S.A. 

To learn more about Envolve, visit: envolveglobal.org    

About Libra Philanthropies: 

Libra Philanthropies, established in 2023 by the Logothetis family as an independent 501(c)(3) foundation, is dedicated to perpetuating and scaling the legacy of social responsibility initiatives carried out by our sister organization, Libra Group, over the past decade. Libra Philanthropies redefines philanthropy by fostering international partnerships, creating innovative programs, and supporting changemakers, to tackle unresolved social needs across the world. Addressing many of the world’s most complex and urgent challenges, our programming impacts 400 organizations and more than 26 million people across in 183 countries, transforming the trajectory of future generations. 

To learn more about Libra Philanthropies, please visit  www.libraphilanthropies.org