Kyrillos Akritidis

Kyrillos Akritidis, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Schwarzwald Capital, a VC fund dedicated to empowering innovative fintech and creator economy projects. Previously, he headed several fintech companies, held senior positions at banking institutions across Europe, and worked at major international accounting firms like KPMG. Kyrillos is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA).

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Why legal expertise is critical for startups in 2025

A successful startup is not only about creating an idea and bringing it to life with a good team. It may sound obvious, but it also requires very careful attention to legal aspects. With the growth of different technologies, legislation is becoming even more complex and diverse.

How fintech startups can address key pain points in the creator economy

The creator economy is a comparatively new phenomenon that has already experienced rapid development. With the growing recognition of content creation as a profession, the creator economy will develop even faster. As of 2024, it is valued at nearly $160 billion and is projected to grow fivefold by 2030.