33East
Venture capitalNicosia · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
33East is an early-stage fund investing at pre-seed and seed, writing checks from €100k to €1m+. It backs technology-centric companies with venture-scale ambition, seeking founders with industry passion, a clear thesis on market direction, and an unfair advantage. Rather than focusing on fixed sectors, it follows founders targeting large markets, and is particularly drawn to internationally scalable businesses such as B2B propositions, enterprise software, and AI applications. As founders themselves, the team commits to being responsive and hands-on, helping with hiring, brand, product, and strategy, and leveraging deep relationships across European and global ecosystems to support future fundraising.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 7 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Digital Health ×1Energy ×1FemTech ×1HR Tech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1United States×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGenie Fertility develops a discovery platform that uses machine learning and multi-omics analysis to identify molecular biomarkers in uterine lining, leveraging menstrual blood samples to improve reproductive health outcomes and fertility diagnostics.
BiotechDigital HealthFemTech
Squid provides AI-powered software for planning and operating electricity grids, helping network teams make better decisions through a unified network model.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnergySaaSLondon, GB
Conor Jones(Co-Founder / CEO)inGeorge Kolokotronis(Co-Founder / CTO)in
Structured, governed memory layer for AI agents
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSquid · businesspost.ie · Jun 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 33East invest at?
- 33East invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is 33East's typical check size?
- 33East typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does 33East focus on?
- 33East focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Energy, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is 33East located?
- 33East is headquartered in Nicosia, CY.
- Does 33East lead rounds?
- Yes, 33East leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamVCs on Stage - Yiannis Eftychiou (33East) | Endeavor Booth Events | Slush 2025
Endeavor Greece · Yiannis Eftychiou
Demetrios Zoppos & Yiannis Eftychiou Founders @33EAST | Episode 106 "Join us as we welcome Yiannis Eftychiou & Demetrios Zoppos, the founders of 33 East, a groundbreaking VC fund designed to empower Cypriot... | By Future Talks
Yiannis Eftychiou · facebook.com
Demetrios Zoppos & Yiannis Eftychiou Founders @33EAST | Episode 106 "Join us as we welcome Yiannis Eftychiou & Demetrios Zoppos, the founders of 33 East, a groundbreaking VC fund designed to empower Cypriot... | By Future Talks
Demetrios Zoppos · facebook.com
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