5G Ventures.

5G Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Athens, Greece, established in 2021 as a direct subsidiary of the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations. The firm operates under the legal framework set forth by Greek law to establish and manage the Phaistos Investment Fund. This fund focuses on investments in businesses engaged in 5G-related research and development of products and services across various sectors in Greece, including transport, logistics, manufacturing, public goods, utilities, health, tourism, and information media. The firm emphasizes transparency and accountability while adhering to International Financial Reporting Standards.

Antonis Tzortzakakis

CEO and Board Member

6 past transactions

IoT, wireless infrastructures

Movandi

Series C in 2023
Movandi Corporation specializes in developing advanced 5G mmWave wireless solutions, focusing on enhancing connectivity and communication worldwide. Founded in 2016 by siblings Maryam and Reza Rofougaran, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Australia. Movandi's offerings include a comprehensive range of products that encompass RF front-end systems, antennas supporting multiple beams, and integrated software solutions. These technologies cater to various applications, such as fixed and mobile broadband, command-and-control services, and private 5G networks. By addressing the challenges associated with 5G mmWave deployments, Movandi provides flexible and future-proof solutions that improve coverage and capacity. The company's extensive portfolio of intellectual property and patents underpins its role across the entire 5G ecosystem, facilitating the realization of high-performance wireless communication and enabling new market opportunities.

EdgeQ

Series B in 2023
EdgeQ Inc. is an information technology company that develops and manufactures open and programmable 5G system-on-a-chip solutions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional locations in San Diego and Bangalore, EdgeQ specializes in converged connectivity and artificial intelligence that is fully customizable through software. The company's offerings cater to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, energy, automotive, warehousing, surveillance, and telecommunications. EdgeQ's technology facilitates applications such as collaborative robotics, automated guided vehicles, autonomous driving, traffic management, and digital twins, empowering enterprises to leverage private networking for innovative services and business models.

Safesize

Series B in 2023
SafeSize is a fast growing retail tech company offering an innovative AI-powered virtual fitting omnichannel solution which helps people find the perfect fitting shoes in physical and online stores, while reducing product returns, contributing towards a sustainable future. Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, SafeSize proprietary technology matches the consumers’ 3D foot scan and personal preferences with the largest database of 3D scanned shoes offering highly accurate and personalized shoe recommendations for adults and kids. More specifically, SafeSize offers an integrated suite of 3D foot scanning & shoe recommendation solutions for instore & online retailers. In-store retailers – ScanMate 3D: instore 3D foot scanning & shoe recommendation technology for Sports, Fashion and Kids footwear which enables consumers to scan their feet instore, get their digital 3D foot profile, receive personalized recommendations, and find the perfect fitting shoes based on their foot profile and personal preferences. Online retailers – FitMate 3D: an online suite of virtual 3D fitting solutions, including a mobile scanning app, which can be integrated in a retailer’s ecommerce site and offer perfect shoe size and shoe model recommendations. With offices in Greece, Netherlands, Slovenia, China and most recently expanding its operations in Australia and New Zealand, SafeSize is trusted by leading global footwear retailers and brands, including INTERSPORT, Decathlon, Sports Direct, CCC, Super Sports Xebio and has helped over 20 million consumers in 50 countries find the perfect fitting shoes. The company has a strong people-first philosophy, and its international success is powered by a diverse team of PHD-level engineers, UI/UX designers and retail experts from 18 nationalities, 40% of which are women. Recently SafeSize opened its Innovation & Development Hub in Athens, Greece and won the Elevate Greece award for ‘Extroversion and Business Development’. www.safesize.com

Pandas

Series A in 2023
We are Pandas, and our mission is to give consumers the most value out of their smartphones with zero hassle by empowering them to sell/trade them in the fastest, safest, and easiest way possible. 1Bn (with a B!) smartphones stop being used yearly after you upgrade to the latest and greatest. But there is a solution as simple as trading them in and getting paid while participating in the circular economy. So, why aren’t people selling their old phones, we wondered? This is where Pandas comes in. Inspired by humans and powered by tech, we ensure that the frustrating experience of trading in your smartphone becomes fast, simple, and fun. Our patented A.I. technology in the Panda Flex allows us to identify any smartphone and evaluate its condition, from the smallest nick to serious technical issues, with unprecedented accuracy.

Matternet

Series A in 2020
Matternet is a prominent developer of commercial drone delivery systems aimed at urban and suburban environments. The company offers the Matternet M2 drone along with its proprietary software platform, which allows for automated package exchange and efficient logistics operations. Matternet has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, being the first to gain authorization for commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations in Switzerland in 2017. In collaboration with logistics partners like UPS, Matternet launched drone delivery services in the U.S. in 2019, marking the beginning of revenue-generating drone delivery operations in the country. The Matternet M2 drone achieved significant regulatory milestones, becoming the first drone delivery system to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2022. To date, Matternet's technology has facilitated over 20,000 commercial flights, demonstrating its capability in building and operating comprehensive drone logistics networks for transporting goods.
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