Yiannis Ioannou

Yiannis, is the Managing Director of Octopus Capital, a venture-focused firm supporting startups through investment, crowdfunding, and accelerator programs.

He leads a co-foundry model that provides founders with mentorship, business infrastructure, and strategic partnerships. Octopus Capital bridges entrepreneurs with global VCs and investors, unlocking opportunities for scalable growth. With a portfolio of 30+ startups across industries, he has contributed to the success of innovative ventures in Europe and beyond. His work focuses on guiding early-stage teams, strengthening ecosystems, and enabling founders to turn ideas into sustainable companies.