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Hristo Hristov

CEO Darik radio

Bulgaria

Overview 

Hristo Hristov is the CEO of Darik radio in Bulgaria, with a background in fundraising, digital media, and online marketing. He has held leadership roles at HR Capital and served as Vice Chairman of the Board at Endeavor, showcasing his expertise in management and entrepreneurship. Hristov has made significant investments in various companies, including Releva, ONDO Smart Farming Solutions, and Healee, across different funding stages and sectors such as MarketingTech and FinTech, demonstrating his strong commitment to supporting innovative ventures and driving their success.

Work Experience 

  • Chief Executive Officer

    2021 - Current

    • Leading the strategic and financial turnaround of Bulgaria’s most trusted private news media • Spearheaded the integration of radio and digital operations under one commercial and content vision • Introduced AI-driven editorial tools, transformed audience measurement, and launched new verticals including dsport.bg • Built partnerships across tech, sports, and culture to elevate public impact

  • Chairman of the Board

    2016

    • Managing a diversified portfolio of investments in high-growth tech, fintech, and media ventures • Led successful listings and exits; focus on long-term value creation through active ownership • Introduced an innovative liquid portfolio segment aimed at offering conservative public exposure with stable returns • Representing Bulgaria’s next-gen capital market perspective

  • Board Member

    2018

    eBag is the biggest Bulgarian online grocery store. It delivers more than 3000 orders per day through its own logistics and fulfillment.

  • Vice Chairman of the Board

    2020

    Endeavor is a global organization supporting high-impact entrepreneurs with access to international mentors, talent, and capital. The Bulgarian office was founded in 2015 by prominent local entrepreneurs with the vision to achieve high-impact on the local economy. Since its launch, Endeavor Bulgaria has welcomed 70+ entrepreneurs, leading 40+ companies in three programs – Endeavor’s Core Program, Regional Support Program and Dare to Scale Growth Program. These entrepreneurs have created 1,700+ jobs, generated $164M+ revenue annually and achieved 42% organic growth in 2020. https://www.endeavor.bg/

Endeavor supports high-impact entrepreneurs around the world. Endeavor Catalyst is the rules-based, co-investment fund of Endeavor.

Raised $130,000,000.00 from Nour Nouf.

  • Member of The Supervisory Board

    2021

    DOVERIE – UNITED HOLDING AD is one of the largest holding companies in Bulgaria, uniting eighteen companies from eight different economic sectors in seven towns throughout Bulgaria. DOVERIE – UNITED HOLDING AD is a public company with shares freely traded on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange.

  • Board Member

    2023

  • Member Of The Board Of Advisors

    2017 - 2023

  • Mentor

    2015

    Connecting with entrepreneurs from Bulgaria and motivating them to push forward and fulfil their dreams

  • Member

    2015

  • Venture Partner

    2020 - 2024

    We empower local heroes to build global success. Eleven is an early-stage VC investing in technology companies in Southeast Europe.

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