About Ovolus

Democratizing real estate investments

Greece’s Leading Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform

Ovolus is a licensed crowdfunding platform that connects investors with hospitality and real estate opportunities. Our online platform facilitates direct investment between those seeking profitable opportunities and businesses in need of funding. Authorized by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, we operate under strict European regulations, ensuring that every investment is handled with security, transparency, and reliability.

Our Vision

Our vision is to open the doors of real estate investing to everyone. We imagine a world where opportunities are shared, decisions are transparent, and success is built together as a community. By blending financial expertise with cutting-edge technology, we transform investing from something distant and complex into an experience that is secure, simple, and truly within your reach.

Leadership Team

Expertise, vision, and trust at the core of Ovolus.

Apostolos Karananos
CEO & Co-Founder

Apostolos Karananos is an executive with a strong background in finance, investments, and hospitality. Since May 2024, he has served as Chief Executive Officer of Ovolus. Since 2017, he has been the owner of Kappa Hospitality Group, maintaining an active presence in the Greek tourism and hospitality sector. Through this role, he has gained substantial hands-on experience in operations, financial management, and the development of hospitality investment projects. He holds an MSc in Finance from Alba Graduate Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Financial Management from the University of Piraeus.

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Krystallia Karananou
Executive Legal VP & Co-Founder

Krystallia Karananou is a lawyer specializing in Commercial Law and Technology Law and currently serves as Executive Legal Vice President & Co-Founder. She brings extensive professional expertise in commercial and technology law, having worked both in law firms and as in-house legal counsel for technology and fintech companies. Her professional experience spans a wide range of legal matters related to business operations, digital products, and innovative services, within environments characterized by heightened regulatory and technological complexity. She also has a strong academic background. She holds an LL.B. from the Democritus University of Thrace, an LL.M. in Economic Law from the same institution, and an LL.M. in Law of Internet Technologies from Università Bocconi, with a specialization in the legal framework governing the digital economy and modern technologies.

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Panos Paslis
Head of Marketing

Panos Paslis is Head of Marketing at Ovolus, responsible for corporate marketing strategy and brand development. He has built his professional path through marketing and communications roles, with experience across international luxury hospitality brands, hotel management companies, and the strategic growth of small and medium-sized businesses in different industries. He holds a diploma in Marketing and Communication from the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB).

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Lampros Christopoulos
Board of Directors

Lampros Christopoulos serves on our Board of Directors, bringing elite institutional expertise to the platform's investment committee. Currently leading the Real Estate division of a prominent family office, managing a €150 million portfolio of assets under management focused on high-yield investment opportunities within the Greek market. With an MSc in Finance and a background in Mechanical Engineering, Lampros leverages deep expertise in portfolio management gained at firms like Cepal, doValue and Resolute Asset Management. His strategic oversight ensured that every project is rigorously vetted, providing our crowdfunding community with institutional-grade opportunities backed by a proven track record of excellence.

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Success

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