George Nianias
Factortech
George Nianias is the Founding Partner & CEO of Factortech, a venture finance firm specialising in non-dilutive growth-stage funding for tech SMEs. With over 30 years in financial markets, George began as a banker with Citibank London and went on to lead Fixed Income Risk at SG Warburg, advising the Bank of England and managing a €1 billion East European SME private debt fund—winning global recognition as Best Credit Fund in 2006 (factortech.co.uk). He holds a BA in Mathematics from Athens University and continued toward a DPhil at Oxford. George’s supervisor was Alan Turing's star pupil, Robin Gandy. His expertise spans debt advisory, structured finance, and scaling high-growth tech through alternative funding, making him a prominent leader in corporate finance and sustainable growth.
George Nianias is speaking at the following session/s
Unlocking Funding: Key Strategies for Thriving in Today’s Challenging Investment Market
Since 2020 securing funding has become much more difficult, getting to a publisher is more difficult as the dramatic increase in offerings to them have multiplied. As a result traditional investment routes are growing ever more competitive and harder to access. For indie studios and solo developers, the once difficult task of aligning funding with creative and strategic goals has now become a daunting, never ending task that distracts them from developing their game. From the investors perspective they are aware that there is value in the sector but are finding it hard to choose between offerings
In this panel, our exceptional panelists will share insights from various perspectives on how innovative funding models can help your studio. We’ll explore how these models align with your creative vision and strategic goals, how they are viewed by investors, and how alternative finance—including when combined with traditional angel and VC funding—can offer a powerful and viable solution. The discussion will aim to provide practical knowledge and fresh thinking, equipping you with the tools to successfully navigate and thrive in today’s dynamic industry landscape. Whether you're just starting out, are an indie or large studio, this session will offer valuable strategies for securing the funding you need to bring your game to life.
Session Takeaway
- Gain insight into the current funding landscape, including traditional angel and VC investment, as well as non-dilutive debt finance.
- Learn how to combine different funding approaches to create a smoother, more effective financing process.
- Discover how to build long-term partnerships and relationships that support ongoing funding, allowing you to focus on creating
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