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What Do DefenseTech, FoodTech, and AutoTech Have in Common?
Your weekly insider on tech, innovation, and startups
Henry Umunnakwe
July 29, 2025
Hello and welcome to the #62 edition of Techincider!
It’s that time of the year again with warm days, rising temperatures, and a gentle reminder of the impact of climate change. As we innovate and build the future together, let’s also remember to stay safe, keep hydrated, and act responsibly towards the environment around us.
In this week’s edition, we are spotlighting three standout companies: Delian Alliance Industries, StiQ, and Spotawheel, who have successfully raised funding to push the boundaries in defense, food, and education tech.
Also watch a Masterclass on Building and Selling Companies by Spiros Xanthos, CEO of Resolve AI, who recently raised a $35M seed round and built a 50-person team in a year after selling his previous company for nine figures.
Let’s dive in. 👇
Weekly Roundup
Delian Alliance Industries secures $14M Series A to expand autonomous defense systems across Europe. The round was co-led by Air Street Capital and Marathon Venture Capital, with additional backing from 201 Ventures, HCVC, Entropy Industrial Capital, and Nebular.
StiQ, the Greek foodtech startup, has raised €35 million to scale its AI-powered cloud kitchen platform - including €20 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB), marking the EIB’s first-ever direct investment in a Greek startup.
Alter Ego Ventures has signed a €1.5M Subscription Agreement to acquire a minority stake in Spotawheel, a tech-enabled used car dealership platform. The investment will be made through preferred shares, supporting Spotawheel’s continued growth and digital innovation in the automotive sector.
Athens Exchange Group Reports Strong H1 2025 Performance
The group posted impressive growth in the first half of 2025, with turnover up 27% to €34.0M and profitability jumping 44% to €13.5M, reflecting increased market activity and solid financial execution.European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI) signed a (MoU) to Strengthen Partnership and Boost Greece’s Innovation Ecosystem.
METLEN Supports the 16th YES Program: Youth Entrepreneurship Summer School 2025
The program offers a unique educational experience, introducing young participants to the world of entrepreneurship through hands-on learning and mentorship.European Investment Bank (EIB) and Greek Government Announced Successful Completion of the €600M Hellenic Business Guarantee Fund, Supporting 800+ SMEs and Mid-Caps.
Startup Opportunities and Featured Jobs
Discover exciting roles at high-growth startups, from early-stage ventures to scaleups - featuring top openings in tech, operations, marketing, and more.
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Networking & Events
2025 Networking Thursdays with Endeavor | July 31
In Case You Missed It
Read: Developers: It’s Time to Talk Security - by Pantelis Theodosiou
Podcast: Talent Talks – Episode 25: Why We Don’t Learn at Work
Exploring the psychology behind effective training with Julie Dirksen, Learning & Design Consultant, hosted by TalentLMS
Read: Global VC Funding Hits $101B Across 7,356 Deals in Q2 2025
KPMG’s “Venture Pulse” report highlights continued investor activity despite market headwinds.
Read: Rethinking Sustainability in Real Estate Portfolios by Deloitte Greece.
Watch Now: Big Pi Ventures 2025 Annual General Meeting highlights. Catch the fireside chat with Inder Mukhopadhyay, CEO of Alicia Bots.
The Pulse Podcast: Featuring Charis Arvanitis, Founder & CEO of Spotawheel - Opportunities and Challenges in the Automotive Leasing Market.
Simply Digital Talks: The State of Greek Scaleups – A conversation with Konstantinos Vaitsas, Principal & Director of Innovation at Deloitte Greece.
From 15 Years of Curiosity to a Startup: The ClearDrop Story of Building First, Discovering Later
Founder Spotlight with Nikos Christopoulos, Co-founder and CEO of ClearDrop.tech
Thanks for staying up-to-date with the latest in Greek startups and innovation! We look forward to sharing more next week. If you would like to submit a deal, event, jobs or news to be featured next week, get in touch here.
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