There is a phrase often repeated in boardrooms, conferences, and strategy papers: “Innovation is the future.” But reality is more demanding than inspiration. Because innovation, without capital, scale and market access, remains only a possibility.
An unshaped promise. A spark that never becomes a flame. The real challenge is not inventing new ideas. It is turning those ideas into market-ready, scalable, internationally relevant businesses — and enabling them to grow in a world defined by competition, speed, and global capital flows.
This is exactly the conversation at the heart of the 11th International Funds Summit & Expo 2025, taking place 3 November at the Parklane Resort & Spa in Limassol. A landmark event for the world of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), this year’s Summit goes beyond traditional investment dialogue. It focuses on who is shaping the future — and how that future becomes investable.
The Panel Where Capital Meets Real Innovation
From Innovation to Investment: Scaling Funded Companies for Global Markets
This is not a stage for theory, abstracts, or polished pitch language.
It is a space where founders who have navigated the hardest part — the road from concept to commercial success — share what actually works.
The discussion is moderated by Theodoros Loukaidis, Director General of the Research & Innovation Foundation (RIF) — the organisation that has been instrumental in turning Cyprus from a small innovation market into a scalable innovation ecosystem.
RIF has not simply funded startups; it has built mechanisms where public grants act as catalysts for private capital, through forward-looking programs such as DISRUPT and BOOST.
The result? Startups that are more mature, more resilient, and more ready to scale than ever before.
The New Faces of Cyprus’ High-Growth Innovation Economy
Pavlos Loizou, Co-Founder & CEO of Ask Wire, is redefining PropTech and data intelligence. His work does not simply analyze property markets — it transforms how banks, investors, and governments assess risk, value, and market behavior. With Ask Wire, entire real estate ecosystems become transparent and data-driven.
Louiza Sofocleous, Co-Founder & COO of The Mighty Kitchen, is rethinking the global food supply chain. This is not about offering a plant-based option — it is about re-engineering how sustainable protein can feed the world, blending science, culinary experience, and commercial viability in ways that address climate, ethics, and market demand simultaneously.
Angelos Gregoriou, Founder & CEO of Dynamic Works, stands at the intersection of business and technological acceleration. Through the Syntellicore platform, he shows that digital transformation is not a buzzword — it is an operational model that reshapes efficiency, competitiveness, and expansion across sectors.
Natallia Miranchuk, Founder & CEO of Mamatech / Soula Care, represents one of the most underestimated investment frontiers of our time: FemTech and HealthTech. By combining clinical insight, AI-driven personalization, and empathy-centered product design, she brings forward a market that is both economically enormous and historically underserved.
Why This Matters for Investors
This panel is not showcasing “ideas with potential.” It is presenting companies that have already validated their potential — companies where public investment has already reduced risk, and where private investment can now accelerate scale.
For fund managers, institutional LPs, PE and VC firms, family offices and wealth advisors, this is not inspiration.
It is deal flow.
It is pipeline visibility.
It is the chance to see high-growth, globally-scalable ventures at the moment just before they expand.
Cyprus is not replicating Silicon Valley.
It is building its own model of innovation — highly connected, strategically funded, globally oriented.
Cyprus in the Middle of It All
Cyprus continues to rise as a gateway for global funds, offering the ideal mix of European regulation, regional access, and financial innovation.
The Cyprus International Funds Summit, organised by the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) and Invest Cyprus, has grown into one of Europe’s premier platforms for fund managers, institutional investors, and policymakers.
With over 300 participants, 50+ top-tier institutions, and speakers from more than 15 countries, this year’s edition will deliver two days of strategic discussion, networking, and market insight in the heart of the Mediterranean.
For more information and registration, click here.
Event Details
Organisers: Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) and Invest Cyprus
Coordinator: IMH
Platinum Sponsor: ECOMMBX
Gold Sponsors: Athlos Capital, Bank of Cyprus, Eurobank Cyprus, KPMG Cyprus, PwC Cyprus
Silver Sponsors: Alter Domus, Alpha Bank, EFFECT, GMM
Innovation Partner: Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation
Technology Partner: ASBIS
Supporters: Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Cyprus Bar Association, CFA Society Cyprus, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA), Cyprus Integrity Forum, The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC), The Institute of Internal Auditors Cyprus
Media Sponsors: IN Business magazine, CBN portal, GOLD magazine
Contact IMH:
Tel: +357 77777741
Email: events@imhbusiness.com
Website: www.cyprusfundssummit.com
