30 NOVEMBER 2023
Note: The XM Sponsorship concluded in March 2026
XM Supports ARIS Accelerator’s Mission to Grow Innovative Enterprises
ARIS (A Really Inspiring Story) is pleased to announce that XM has become a sponsor, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 25 October 2023. XM’s sponsorship aims to support ARIS in its mission to empower innovative enterprises and position Cyprus as a leading start-up hub in the Middle East and Western Europe.
Through this partnership, ARIS and XM aim to accelerate the growth of start-ups and scale-ups, helping them reach new levels of success.
“We are delighted with this collaboration with ARIS, which opens new opportunities for us,” said Ms. Constantina Stylianou, Head of CSR at XM. “As a human-oriented company, XM is committed to our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Our mission to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals, regardless of their culture, religion, or ethnic background, aligns perfectly with ARIS’s vision to impact the entrepreneurial scene. This is why we believe that supporting ARIS is the best way to contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Cyprus.”
Mr. George Martides, Financial Advisory Services Leader of Deloitte in Cyprus and Member of the Board of Directors of ARIS, added: “This MoU is a significant milestone for ARIS. We are thrilled about this collaboration, which underscores our vision for ARIS to become a vital connection between corporations and high-growth innovative enterprises, driving the future of innovation on the island.”
About XM
Founded in 2009, XM is a globally recognized investment firm with over 900 professionals in the financial industry. Serving over 10 million clients from more than 190 countries, XM has established itself as a leading international investment company.
About ARIS
ARIS is a non-profit organization established in collaboration with Deloitte Cyprus, offering innovative enterprises the structure, mentorship, and network needed to grow successful ventures. ARIS supports both start-ups looking to speed up their go-to-market strategy and scale-ups needing business or financial support to expand and strengthen the innovation ecosystem.