Loggerhead Ventures

Loggerhead Ventures is a mission-driven venture capital fund dedicated to supporting early-stage startups within the climate tech sector. The firm focuses on identifying and backing innovative technologies that are poised to redefine economic operations across critical areas such as energy, industry, resources, and infrastructure. Their investment philosophy centers on combining significant environmental impact with the potential for long-term economic value, viewing climate tech not as a niche but as a fundamental driver of economic transformation, resilience, and global competitiveness.

Founded in 2024, Loggerhead Ventures operates with a hands-on approach, working closely with founders to foster the growth of companies designed for scalability and lasting impact. The firm emerged from a deep involvement in the pan-European innovation ecosystem, leveraging extensive experience in acceleration programs, innovation grants, and cascade funding schemes for startups. This background provides them with access to a robust pipeline of promising ventures with strong products and business models.

Loggerhead Ventures has made notable investments in companies such as EdenCore, a business/productivity software firm, and SolidWatts, which focuses on alternative energy equipment for industrial heating. Other portfolio companies include Mobito, Protio, Smartloc, and Caroo, a smart mobility platform. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to diverse climate-smart solutions, ranging from sustainable energy and industrial decarbonization to innovative mobility and agricultural technologies.

The core team at Loggerhead Ventures comprises experienced professionals, including General Partners Grigoris Chatzikostas, Dr. Evangelos Kosmidis (CEO), and Vasilis Andreou. Grigoris Chatzikostas brings expertise in financing innovation for digital transformation and sustainability, with a strong background in managing large-scale EU-funded projects. Dr. Evangelos Kosmidis is a serial entrepreneur and high-level expert in Environmental ICT, with a 25-year track record in mentoring scientific teams. Vasilis Andreou focuses on fundraising, financial oversight, and exit planning. The team is further strengthened by Venture Partner Odysseas Spyroglou, Investment Committee member Panayiotis Hassapis, and Communication and Event Manager Eva Sirgkani, collectively offering a rich blend of entrepreneurial, scientific, and innovation expertise.