She has seen more than 3,000 startup pitches—but what makes one truly stand out? Dora Trachana shares what she has learned from eight years of backing founders, spotting potential and helping bold ideas grow into successful businesses.

Dora Trachana is a Partner at Uni.Fund VC with over a decade of experience in incubation, acceleration, and corporate innovation programs. She has built strong partnerships with European incubators and an extensive global start-up network. At Uni.Fund, she leads deal flow and startup evaluation, having reviewed 3,000+ EU-based startups and executed 60+ transactions over the past eight years. Dora provides strategic support to portfolio companies, driving business growth and operational excellence. She holds a BSc in Management Science and Technology and an MSc in Information Systems from the Athens University of Economics and Business, both awarded with scholarships.