Metavallon VC | Brain Gain Fund
◆ Fund Size
$5M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Greece
◆ Portfolio
10 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Invests early in deep-tech startups founded outside Greece or in Greek university spin-outs that commit to building R&D or product teams within Greece to reverse the tech talent exodus.
◆ About Metavallon VC
The Brain Gain Fund is a €5 million pre-seed fund managed by Metavallon VC, focusing on deep-tech and life sciences startups founded outside Greece or as Greek university spin-outs that commit to building R&D or product teams in Greece. It deploys €200K–€400K per investment to attract global talent and counter Greece's brain drain. The fund leverages Metavallon’s networks, deal sourcing, and founder support for early-stage deep-tech with worldwide ambition.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelos Manglis | Venture Partner | Venture Partner | in |
| Demetris Iacovides | Partner, Brain Gain Fund | Partner | in𝕏 |
| George Karantonis | Partner | Partner | in |
| George Kroustalakis | Investment Analyst | Analyst | in |
| Henry Umunnakwe | Platform and Ecosystem Lead | Staff | in |
| Konstantinos Karvounakis | Principal | Principal | in |
| Myrto Papathanou | Partner | Partner | in |
| Nancy Asimakopoulou | Investment Associate | Associate | in |
| Yorgos Mousmoulas | Partner | Partner | in |
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◆ FAQ
What does Brain Gain Fund invest in?
Brain Gain Fund invests in Other at the pre-seed stage.
Which geographies does Brain Gain Fund focus on?
Brain Gain Fund focuses on Greece, and is headquartered in Greece.
What is Brain Gain Fund's typical check size?
Brain Gain Fund typically writes checks of $0.2M to $0.4M.