We turn talent and ambition into companies.
Idea Machines works with founders and teams who care deeply about what they are building.
Our work combines venture building, strategic sprints, and hands-on partnerships.
Available for work.
We support companies across three stages depending on their needs:
1.
Shape
Clarify the opportunity.
A clear direction and a concrete plan for building.
The conviction to commit or to walk away early.
2.
Build
Turn ideas into companies.
Move from concept to launch.
A plan for what comes after launch.
3.
Sharpen
Strengthen companies as they scale.
Clearer strategy, stronger product, faster growth.
A team that knows what to focus on next.
Things we've built
Kineo
Flexible ownership for e-bikes and e-scooters.
Mood
Gen Z-focused event discovery and ticketing app.
Althyna
Home safety optimisations to prevent elderly falls.
Osek Tutu
Rebuilding connections within neighborhoods to increase trust and reduce loneliness.
Active programs
Astylab Founders 2026
Venture Building
21 Sep - 13 Nov 2026
An 8-week venture program powered by Idea Machines in partnership with Astylab and the Helidoni Foundation.
Studio open days
Venture Builing
Every last Friday of the month
We open our studio to founders, builders, and curious minds. Come by, bring your idea, your questions, or just your curiosity. Metro: Panepistimio station. Yes, parking is impossible.
Team
Adam Markakis
Founding Partner
Built and scaled micromobility company Kineo to 1,2K vehicles and 315k rental days (acquired for €2M). Co-founded Astylab Ventures, deploying €1.05M across 5 startups. Finance leadership at Autohellas and Welcome Pickups.
Eirini Chouvarda
Founding Partner
Product designer behind products acquired for €5M+. Co-founded and scaled Mood, reaching 300k+ users across Europe. Raised €1M+ from leading tech founders & executives from Google, Netfllix and Napster
We care about building things that last.
We don't advise from a distance. We sit with the team, work on the hard problems together, and help make the decisions that matter.
Ambitious and deliberate
We choose problems worth solving. We build with long-term intent and the patience to get things right.
Curious and independent
We question assumptions, explore new ideas, and think for ourselves. Progress comes from understanding problems deeply.
Optimistic and driven
We believe meaningful companies can be built. With the right people, thoughtful work compounds over time.
