Invest Cyprus joined FT Locations and fDi Intelligence in New York, for a breakfast roundtable on where global capital is flowing — and why the Eastern Mediterranean is gaining attention as an investment destination during the current geopolitical and digital transition.
The 19 March event, 'Capital, Returns & FDI: Investing in Europe’s Growth Markets,' brought together senior investors, business leaders and policy makers, conducted under Chatham House Rule.
The roundtable explored where capital is flowing today, which sectors are emerging as investable opportunities, and how investors are assessing risk, scale and long-term value across Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. Participants discussed which European markets offer a competitive advantage, referencing case studies from across the region, and explored how Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean are positioned as destinations for regional growth, operational scale and expansion across a variety of sectors.
Cyprus was central to the discussion. Its EU membership, common law system, growing tech sector, and location between Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa make it a practical choice for international investors looking for a reliable regional base.
Building on Momentum
Today’s event follows President Christodoulides’s April 2025 visit to New York, Houston, and San Francisco, aiming to attract investment in shipping, technology and energy.
Evgenios Evgeniou, Chairman of Invest Cyprus, said, “Investors today are not just looking for returns. They are looking for resilience, legal certainty, safety and strategic access. Cyprus delivers all four. Today’s conversation confirmed that the global investment community is paying close attention to how Cyprus is evolving and the investment opportunities that arise.”
Jacopo Dettoni, added, “Geopolitical tensions are weighing on the minds of many at the moment. But investors, companies and high-net-worth individuals typically have a long-term perspective that often transcends current affairs, as they reiterated today. Structural trends like digitization and the rise of artificial intelligence the need for energy security and governance quality and stability are here to stay and will affect investment decisions for the years to come. In this context, Cyprus has a chance to carve out its niche, stir up the investors' interest and provide them with perspective on long-term opportunities in the country.”
