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The new Silicon Valley could be built in a country neighboring Bulgaria

One of the most likely options is Athens

Apr 12, 2025 09:21 227

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Investors from Silicon Valley have already raised 500 million USD for the construction of the so-called technological center in the Balkans. Athens is being discussed as a location.

The plan of the company Рахіѕ is for the city to have an area of 40 sq. km. and in its first stage of construction it will consist of 250-1000 homes. An environment will be created that will help accelerate technological research and offer excellent working conditions. In the next stage, the city will expand based on a design by the world-famous architect Zaha Hadid.

Investors behind the idea of Praxis with the crypto company GEM Digital, Apollo Projects of OrenAI CEO Sam Altman, Pronomos Capital and venture capital firms Bedrosk, Paradigm, Winklevoss Capital and Day One Ventures.

Detailed statistics on average property prices in Bulgaria by cities and neighborhoods can be seen HERE