1. LVenture Group
Investments: 159
Location: Roma, Lazio
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LVenture Group SpA, listed on the Italian Stock Exchange (MTA), operates in the venture capital field with a focus on digital innovation. It owns the Startup Accelerator LUISS EnLabs, a joint venture with Luiss University, providing a 9,000 sqm Hub in Rome’s Termini Station and an office space in Milan. LVenture has invested in over 90 startups, leveraging capital gains from exits to drive growth and foster innovation in the Italian startup ecosystem.
2. CDP Venture Capital
Investments: 139
Location: Rome, Lazio
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CDP Venture Capital Sgr - National Innovation Fund is dedicated to making venture capital a cornerstone of Italy's economic development. By creating conditions for sustainable growth, CDP Venture Capital supports the venture capital ecosystem, focusing on boosting innovation and economic progress across the country. Their commitment to fostering a dynamic startup environment is central to their mission.
3. P101
Investments: 92
Location: Milan, Lombardia
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P101 is a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage investments in the digital sector. Founded by Andrea Di Camillo, it provides entrepreneurs with the capital, expertise, and resources needed for growth. Named after the Olivetti Programma 101, P101 embodies Italian innovation and has a rich history of supporting companies from their initial stages through to significant market presence.
4. Club Italia Investimenti 2
Investments: 79
Location: Milan, Lombardia
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Club Italia Investimenti 2 (CII2) is a Milan-based investment firm specializing in seed capital. Founded in 2013 by a group of entrepreneurs passionate about innovation, CII2 supports early-stage tech businesses by providing mentoring and the necessary resources for success. Their approach helps startups grow and increase their value in the competitive tech market.
5. Innogest Capital
Investments: 67
Location: Milan, Lombardia
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Innogest Capital, founded in 2006, is a venture capital firm with offices in Turin, Milan, Geneva, and San Francisco. Managing about €200 million, they invest in healthcare and digital startups at the early stage. Innogest partners with local and international research centers, focusing on sectors like medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, foodtech, fintech, fashion-tech, and lifestyle.
6. United Ventures
Investments: 60
Location: Milan, Lombardia
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United Ventures is an independent Italian venture capital firm investing in digital technologies. Since 2013, they have supported over twenty-five technology startups, aiding their growth and international expansion. With €190 million in assets under management, United Ventures focuses on early-stage investments and is raising its first Italy-based VC fund for growth equity investments.
7. Rancilio Cube Sicaf
Investments: 60
Location: Milano, Lombardia
Rancilio Cube, the family office of the Rancilio family, was established after selling their espresso machine business. They focus on venture, growth, and impact investments, with a portfolio including Lyft, Sennder, N26, and SpaceX. Cube also invests as a limited partner in international VC funds, leveraging a global network to support their portfolio companies.
8. LIFTT
Investments: 56
Location: Turin, Piemonte
LIFTT targets high-tech startups in Italy, focusing on innovation and growth potential. They invest in both early and late-stage ventures, providing the necessary resources and strategic support to drive success in a competitive market. LIFTT's commitment to fostering technological advancement makes them a key player in the Italian startup ecosystem.
9. Primo Ventures
Investments: 55
Location: Milan, Lombardia
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Primo Ventures is an investment management company authorized by the Bank of Italy, managing five closed-end funds. They support research projects, spin-offs, startups, and PMI, focusing on innovative "Made in Italy" investments. Primo Ventures drives growth and competitiveness, helping startups achieve significant milestones and market presence.
10. Vertis
Investments: 54
Location: Milan, Lombardia
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Vertis is an independent investment management company authorized by the Bank of Italy, managing five closed-end funds focused on research projects, spin-offs, startups, and PMI in the innovative "Made in Italy" sector. Vertis' strategic investments support the growth and development of Italian startups, promoting innovation and market leadership.
11. Boost Heroes
Investments: 53
Location: Milan, Lombardia
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Boost Heroes is an investment firm specializing in seed and early-stage startups. They support innovative businesses in Italy, providing the necessary capital and strategic guidance to help them succeed. Boost Heroes' focus on early-stage investments helps nurture and grow the next generation of Italian startups.
12. Pi Campus
Investments: 48
Location: Rome, Lazio
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Pi Campus is a startup district and venture fund investing in seed and pre-seed rounds. They offer funding, mentoring, and a supportive working environment in their villas, helping startups grow and develop their ideas into successful businesses. Pi Campus' holistic approach fosters a nurturing ecosystem for early-stage ventures.
13. H14
Investments: 47
Location: Milano, Lombardia
H14 is an Italian family office and a qualified shareholder of Fininvest SpA. They invest across various asset classes, including direct investments in venture and growth capital, private equity funds, and hedge funds. With a global focus primarily on North America and Europe, H14 supports innovative businesses with growth potential.
14. Principia SGR
Investments: 47
Location: Milan, Lombardia
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Principia SGR is an Italian venture capital firm managing over €80M. They have two funds focused on digital startups and expansion capital, with occasional seed investments. Principia supports innovative startups with the potential for significant growth, providing the necessary capital and strategic guidance for success.
15. CDP Equity
Investments: 46
Location: Milan, Lombardia
CDP Equity, formerly known as Fondo Strategico Italiano, invests in companies of significant national interest to boost Italy's economy. They focus on businesses with strong profitability and development prospects, aiming to generate value for investors and support the growth of strategic sectors in Italy.
