VC x Family Offices Today | Panathēnea 2026

As private capital continues to play an increasingly important role in innovation, family offices are becoming more active participants in venture investing. The discussion explores how investment strategies are evolving, what family offices look for in venture opportunities, and how they differ from traditional institutional investors when backing founders and emerging technologies. Drawing on perspectives from investment advisory and the startup ecosystem, Dean Dimizas and George Kourkouta examine long-term capital, portfolio construction, risk, and the opportunities created by AI, deep tech, and the next generation of high-growth companies. The conversation also highlights how founders and fund managers can build lasting relationships with patient, value-driven investors. Whether you're a founder, investor, family office professional, fund manager, or technology enthusiast, this session offers valuable insights into one of the fastest-evolving areas of venture investing. Panathēnea is an international festival bringing together founders, investors, scientists, artists, and innovators to explore the future of technology, entrepreneurship, and culture in Athens. The 2026 edition welcomed more than 11,500 participants from over 60 countries.