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Elikonos Capital

Elikonos Capital was established in Athens in 2010 as an independent corporate finance boutique, later expanding into fund management when it launched the...

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Elikonos Capital

Elikonos Capital was established in Athens in 2010 as an independent corporate finance boutique, later expanding into fund management when it launched the Elikonos 2 S.C.A. SICAR. Five partners — Papageorgiou, Petros Papathanasiou, Konstantinos Alexiou, Ilias Stachtou, and Vasiliki-Kerasia Dimitriou — run the firm, bringing a mix of investment banking, venture capital, and operational roles from companies such as Velti, Unilever, Coca-Cola Hellenic, and Morgan Stanley. Elikonos 2 targets Greek SMEs with clear growth and value potential across expansion, later-stage, and early-stage technology. The vehicle has executed twelve investments, including a €10.0 million minority stake in Med Frigo Group and a €5.7 million minority stake in Instacar S.A. (per the firm, August 2024 and April 2025). The portfolio spans food and beverage, mobility, and logistics. Elikonos 2 received its anchor commitment from EquiFund, an initiative co-financed by the Hellenic Republic, the European Investment Fund, and the European Investment Bank under the Juncker Plan. The firm exits through bilateral trade sales: on August 1st, 2024, it agreed to sell its stake in Eurocatering S.A. to Latsco Family Office, and on April 11th, 2025, it divested Megas Yeeros to EOS Hellenic Renaissance Fund II (per the firm, August 2024 and April 2025). Beyond Elikonos 2, the firm runs a hedge fund focused on long-bias stocks and an early-stage technology fund currently under liquidation. The partners have also held senior finance roles at Global Finance, Vectis Capital, and Delta Diary, and maintain board seats at companies like Megas Yeeros. Elikonos Capital AIFM received its Alternative Investment Fund Manager license from the Hellenic Capital Markets Commission in October 2021 (per the firm). April 2025: closed the sale of Megas Yeeros to EOS Hellenic Renaissance Fund II, marking the SICAR's third successful exit. The structural differentiator is the co-existence of an independent M&A advisory within the same entity. This dual engine gives Elikonos proprietary origination in the sub-€10 million enterprise-value segment, where bank-led processes rarely reach. The advisory side executes sell-side and buy-side mandates, fundraisings, and IPO advisory, while the fund management arm invests directly — creating a closed loop between deal flow and deployment that most Greek fund managers lack.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2010

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

Europe

Country

Greece

City

Athens

Corporate office

Athens, Greece

Principals

Pantelis-Stylianos Papageorgiou

Partner

Petros Papathanasiou

Partner

Konstantinos Alexiou

Partner

Ilias Stachtou

Partner

Vasiliki-Kerasia Dimitriou

Partner

Sector focus

Food & BeverageMobility & TransportationPrivate CreditSecondaries & Special Situations

Frequently asked questions

How does Elikonos Capital source deals in the Greek lower mid-market?

The firm operates an in-house corporate finance boutique alongside its fund vehicles. The advisory arm executes sell-side and buy-side M&A, fundraisings, and IPO mandates, generating proprietary deal flow that feeds the investment team. This dual structure gives Elikonos access to family-owned and founder-led Greek SMEs that rarely appear in broad auctions.

What is the relationship between Elikonos Capital and the EquiFund program?

Elikonos 2 S.C.A. SICAR received its anchor commitment from EquiFund, an initiative created by the Hellenic Republic in cooperation with the European Investment Fund. EquiFund is co-financed by the European Union, Greek national funds, and the EIF, with additional backing from the European Investment Bank through the Juncker Plan. Elikonos manages the SICAR as a licensed AIFM.

How does Elikonos exit its portfolio companies?

The firm executes bilateral trade sales rather than public-market exits or broad auctions. Recent examples include the sale of Eurocatering S.A. to Latsco Family Office in August 2024 and the sale of Megas Yeeros to EOS Hellenic Renaissance Fund II in April 2025. Elikonos targets visible exit options at the time of investment.

Does Elikonos Capital invest only in equity, or does it also use other instruments?

The Elikonos 2 S.C.A. SICAR primarily makes minority equity investments in Greek SMEs. The firm also manages a hedge fund that invests in long-bias stocks, and has previously managed an early-stage technology fund that is currently under liquidation. The partners retain flexibility on transaction structure, including convertible instruments when appropriate.

Who makes investment decisions at Elikonos Capital?

The five partners — Pantelis-Stylianos Papageorgiou, Petros Papathanasiou, Konstantinos Alexiou, Ilias Stachtou, and Vasiliki-Kerasia Dimitriou — collectively run the firm and its investment committee. The group combines backgrounds in investment banking, corporate finance, venture capital, and senior operating roles at firms including Morgan Stanley, Unilever, and Coca-Cola Hellenic.

What sectors does Elikonos Capital target or avoid?

The portfolio concentrates on food and beverage, consumer goods, mobility, and logistics, as evidenced by investments in Megas Yeeros, Med Frigo Group, Eurocatering, and Instacar. The firm does not list explicitly excluded sectors, but its deal flow reflects a tight focus on growth-stage Greek SMEs with scalable operating models and solid balance sheets.

Is Elikonos Capital structured as a family office?

No. Elikonos Capital is an independent asset manager licensed by the Hellenic Capital Markets Commission as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager. It manages third-party capital through its SICAR and hedge fund, alongside its corporate finance advisory business. The partners' prior operational roles sit outside a single-family wealth structure.

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