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Argyris Kaninis

2019
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Athens, Greece / London, United Kingdom
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Argyris is the Founder & President of Gigaroxx Ltd, where he invests in and actively manages and mentors Greek start ups and early-stage companies across a variety of sectors, from online marketplaces to energy services. He works closely with portfolio company founders providing advice, hands-on Board-level management and strategic expertise as well as bolt-on services.In 2014 Argyris joined Softomotive as Co-founder and President leading the company’s commercial strategy and business development. Offering innovative automation solutions, Softomotive became one of the leading Robotic Process Automation providers worldwide and was acquired by Microsoft in May 2020 in the largest exit by a Greek start up to that point. After a successful and overachieving year at Microsoft post-acquisition, Argyris decided to follow his passion for helping startups grow and meet their vision.Argyris’ began his career in 1996 selling complex Information Systems and services to Enterprise customers for companies such as Velti, Mellon, Singular Logic. He has a BSc in Informatics from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and UMIST MSc, Information Systems Engineering.

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Softomotive (acquired by Microsoft)Former Co-Founder & President at Softomotive

Year Founded

2005

Year Selected

2019

Stage

Exited (IPO, Acquired)

Team Size

500+

Total Capital Raised

Not Applicable

Enterprise Software & Services

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