SPIROS MARGARIS
Spiros Margaris is a venture capitalist, portfolio manager, futurist, keynote speaker, board member, and founder of Margaris Ventures. He invests across public and private markets with a focus on AI, fintech, embedded finance, cybersecurity, and healthtech. As a SparkLabs Group Venture Partner, he works with founders, boards, and investors on strategy, regulation, growth, and global market positioning.
Across his roles as investor, board member, and advisor, Spiros has helped scale companies from growth stage to IPO, including QUALCO, Natech/Snappi, Barq, and STC Pay. His portfolio includes three fintech unicorns and companies that have achieved major milestones such as successful IPOs, banking licenses, and rapid international expansion.
Spiros manages the award-winning Margaris No.1 AI strategy, winner of the 2024 Swiss Derivative Award for Best Active Managed AMC. He has been ranked Global No. 1 Fintech Influencer by Onalytica and Global No. 1 Finance Influencer by Refinitiv / Thomson Reuters, becoming the first person to rank No. 1 simultaneously in fintech, blockchain, and AI. He has also been invited by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Global Business Summit and Rising Bharat Summit.