Markos Veremis

Overview

Markos Veremis is a prominent Greek entrepreneur and investor, recognized for his significant contributions to the technology and digital services sectors. He co-founded Upstream, a global mobile commerce platform, in 2002, serving as its CEO until 2017 and currently holding the position of Chairman of the Board. Under his leadership, Upstream expanded its operations to over 50 countries, partnering with major telecommunications companies such as Vodafone, T-Mobile, and Orange. The company achieved revenues of $250 million and served more than 100 million customers worldwide. In addition to his role at Upstream, Veremis is a founding partner at Big Pi Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Athens. The firm manages over €250 million across multiple funds, focusing on investing in exceptional teams aiming to become global tech leaders. Veremis has been instrumental in supporting early-stage technology companies, including Persado, Workable, SoftOne, Softomotive (acquired by Microsoft), Accusonus (acquired by Meta), and Flexfin (acquired by Alpha Bank). His investment strategy emphasizes nurturing innovative startups with high growth potential. Veremis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Studies from Warwick University and a Master of Philosophy in European Studies from Oxford University. He has been recognized with the EY Greek “Entrepreneur of the Year” award in 2013. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Veremis actively contributes to various organizations, serving on the boards of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV), Endeavor Greece, the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE), Junior Achievement, and the research and policy institute diaNEOsis. His extensive experience and strategic vision have made him a key figure in Greece's technology and investment landscape.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong management teams
• Global market potential
• Clear exit strategies

Portfolio Companies