Halcyon Equity Partners S.C.A. SICAR (“Halcyon Equity Partners”) announces its strategic investment in Mailo’s S.A. (“Mailo’s”), one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing fast-casual dining concepts, with a presence in Greece, Cyprus, Lebanon, and Canada. This transaction reflects Halcyon Equity Partners’ ongoing commitment to investing in Greek companies with strong growth prospects and an international focus, as part of its broader strategy, “Invest in the Best of Greece.”
Mailo’s was founded in 2019 and has established itself in the Greek street food market, offering pasta dishes made with fresh noodles—prepared daily in-store—through a modern quick-service restaurant model. With a strong presence and a widely recognizable identity, the brand has built a loyal customer base and demonstrated clear expansion momentum both in Greece and abroad, with a network that currently consists of 50 stores.
Mailo’s growth trajectory was further strengthened in 2024 through a strategic investment by VG Holding, whose majority shareholder is Vlassis Georgatos, CEO of Grigoris S.A. This partnership provided Mailo’s with access to valuable know-how, infrastructure, and synergies, accelerating its growth and enhancing efficiency at all levels.
With a franchise-led model and broad consumer appeal, Mailo’s is entering a new phase of growth with the goal of further strengthening its domestic presence and expanding internationally. Halcyon Equity Partners will work closely with the management team to accelerate the growth plan and further strengthen the company’s operations and governance.
Mailo’s founder and CEO, Mr. Nikos Moutsouroufis, stated:
“What began as a bold idea—to redefine pasta as a high-value, everyday street food experience—has evolved into a brand that truly meets the needs of the modern consumer. Our partnership with Halcyon Equity Partners is based on a shared vision and a clear plan. With their support, we are accelerating our growth and bringing the Mailo’s experience to more consumers around the world.”
Halcyon Equity Partners Managing Partner Eleni Bathianaki added: “Our investment in Mailo’s reflects our support for exceptional Greek entrepreneurs who create innovative concepts with the potential for international expansion. We are excited to collaborate with Mailo’s founding team and shareholders on the next stage of growth and the establishment of Mailo’s as a leading street food concept on an international level.”
This transaction was completed with the support of AXIA Ventures Group, Deloitte Greece, KBVL Law Firm, Lambadarios Law Firm, and PwC Greece.