He expressed his belief that even after a decade of recession the country will be able to develop faster than other European countries, including in Statements by Nikos Stathopoulos “K”., head of BC Partners and member of the Board of Directors. Greek Initiative.

On the edge 7th Venture Fair which was organized yesterday by The Hellenic Initiative and in which 10 startups had the opportunity to present their ideas, Mr. Stathopoulos emphasized that the main advantages of Greece for attracting foreign investors are its geopolitical position, the fact that it is a European country, its monetary and political stability, its faster growth compared to other countries, and its human resources. “Greece has room for growth, which it has lost after a decade of recession. This reserve should be compensated by investing not only in tourism, but also in other industries,” he notes. What scares him? “The only risk is to stop this course in case of political unrest,” he comments.

BC Partners has invested around 6 billion euros over the last 18 years in 6 different sectors in Greece, continuing to invest in companies such as Pet City, Wind-Nova, Pharmathen and recently acquired a majority stake in Metropolitikos. College and IEC Akmi. “Industries that interest me are those that have sustainability and growth. I also invest in sectors where Greece lags behind other European countries, such as private education, as well as the pet sector.

Regarding the Nova-Wind merger, there has been very strong growth in the customer base for both Nova and mobile subscribers, while he stresses that the merger has created the second largest telecommunications player in Greece after OTE.

In the meantime, through United Media, there is a goal to enrich Nova’s content, possibly with Greek works.

As for Pet City, BC Partners intends to increase the number of physical stores outside of Athens, while also considering expansion abroad, possibly through acquisitions.

Meanwhile, in the innovation competition, Clio Muse Tours, which helps travelers discover museums, monuments and cities through audio and virtual tours, won a $25,000 prize.