Halcyon Equity Partners is pleased to announce its investment in Mailo’s S.A. (“Mailo’s”), a high‑growth fast‑casual pasta concept with 50 stores and a growing presence across Greece, Cyprus, Lebanon and Canada. This milestone supports Mailo’s next phase of growth, accelerating the company’s domestic and international expansion. The investment is aligned with Halcyon’s strategy of investing in the “Best of Greece” by supporting a unique fast-casual dining brand with a global growth trajectory and backing outstanding entrepreneurs and scalable businesses with strong domestic and international growth potential.
Founded in 2019, Mailo’s has established itself in the Greek and broader foodservice market, offering fresh pasta, prepared daily in store, through a modern quick-service format. With a strong and growing footprint across Greece and Cyprus, new launches in Lebanon and Canada and an increasingly recognizable consumer brand, Mailo’s has built a loyal following by making high-quality pasta convenient and accessible.
Mailo’s growth was further strengthened in 2024 through the strategic investment of VG Holding, bringing extensive know‑how in franchise‑led expansion.
With a scalable, franchise‑driven model and strong brand momentum, Mailo’s is ready for its next phase of deepening its footprint in Greece and expanding internationally. Halcyon Equity Partners will partner closely with management to support this growth journey and strengthen the platform as it scales.
” Our investment in Mailo’s reflects our conviction in outstanding Greek entrepreneurs building innovative concepts with the potential to scale well beyond their home market. Mailo’s has created a compelling proposition at the intersection of quality food, affordability, and operational excellence. We are excited to partner with the founding team and shareholders to support the next chapter of growth and establish Mailo’s as a leading fast-casual dining concept internationally.”, said Eleni Bathianaki, Managing Partner at Halcyon Equity Partners.
” Mailo’s started with a simple ambition: to make pasta a premium, everyday fast‑casual experience. Partnering with Halcyon Equity Partners brings a like‑minded investor with a clear growth mindset. Together, we will accelerate expansion, keep innovating, and introduce the Mailo’s experience to new audiences.”, stated Nikos Moutsouroufis, Founder and CEO of Mailo’s S.A.
We extend our sincere gratitude to AXIA Ventures Group, Deloitte Greece, KBVL Law Firm, Lambadarios Law Firm and PwC Greece for their support in completing the transaction.
About Mailo’s S.A.
Mailo’s is an innovative concept that blends street food philosophy with culinary craftsmanship. With a network of 50 stores across Greece, Cyprus, Lebanon, and Canada, Mailo’s serves fresh pasta daily, paired with signature sauces, meeting the modern consumer’s need for authentic, quality food, served fast.
About Halcyon Equity Partners S.C.A. SICAR
Halcyon Equity Partners S.C.A. SICAR is a private equity fund that invests in mature Scale-up and Growth SMEs & Small Mid-Caps in Greece, with the goal of driving their growth. With AuM of €208Μ, Halcyon Equity Partners focuses on companies with strong management teams across various sectors, depicting a competitive edge and a scalable business model, showing strong growth potential.