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Welcome
Bastioni di Porta Nuova, 21
20121 Milano / ITALY
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We
invest
in
B2B
software
startups at
software startups at
pre-seed
and
seed stages
, focusing on Italy
and Europe,
across all
industries.
across all industries.

straight

to the point

How We Invest
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
Pre-seed stage
Up to
500K€
Seed stage
Up to
2M€
1/2

Our Approach

High conviction,
high concentration
We invest early, a few times a year. This is why we prefer to lead, but we are flexible to co-lead or follow if that works best for you.
We stand by your side from the start, supporting your growth as the journey unfolds.
When we choose you,
we are all-in
2/2

Our Perspective

Not every company
needs VC money
All entrepreneurs are superheroes, but venture capital is not suitable for everyone.
We seek founders with unconventional ideas, fueled by a relentless ambition to pursue bold business opportunities.
We back extraordinary
founders
to achieve
extraordinary results
How We Support
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
Our role
is not to run companies but to
is not to run
companies but to
ask
the right
questions.
the right questions.
Our aim
is to give you
the
freedom and resources
to move faster and
find
your way to
building
great companies.
This is what to expect from
our Proximity:
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Trust
It's as simple as that.
We understand that the journey is yours: we step in when you need us and stay out when you don't.
Challenge
Your
Hypotheses
Early on, assumptions always outnumber facts.
We help you uncover uncomfortable signals as early as possible, leveraging our network when it adds value.
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Fundraising
Guidance
We know investors because we are investors.
We support you in shaping your fundraising strategy, acting as a sounding board throughout your discussions with future investors.
Go to the
team
TO BE WEIGHTED IN THE BALANCE
You have to be weighed in the balance that we are.
We make only a few seed investments per year Once you receive a seed round, we commit to investing in your Series A.
Portfolio
Our investment journey
SECTOR
Payment
COUNTRY
Italy
ENTRY-STAGE
Seed
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Alberto Dalmasso
Dario Brignone
Samuele Pinta

DESCRIPTION
Satispay is a mobile payment platform that enables secure, cashless transactions for consumers and businesses.
Payment
Italy
SECTOR
Insurance
COUNTRY
Italy
ENTRY-STAGE
Seed
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Enrico Scianaro
Gerardo Gorga
Vito Arconzo

DESCRIPTION
Insoore is a digital platform that streamlines insurance claim processes by providing fast and accurate damage assessments.
Insurance
Italy
SECTOR
Banking
COUNTRY
Italy
ENTRY-STAGE
Seed
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Alessandro Andreozzi

DESCRIPTION
Termo helps financial institutions manage green and sustainable loans with due diligence and compliance tools.
Banking
Italy
SECTOR
Business intelligence
COUNTRY
UK
ENTRY-STAGE
Seed
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Armand Lapotre
Adel Louertatani
Cristina Avramov

DESCRIPTION
GrapeData is a data intelligence platform to gather accurate, real-time insights for informed decision-making.
Business intelligence
UK
SECTOR
E-commerce
COUNTRY
Italy
ENTRY-STAGE
Series A
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Federico Garcea
Tommaso Speroni

DESCRIPTION
Treedom is an online platform that allows individuals and businesses to plant trees through transparent, traceable reforestation projects.
E-commerce
Italy
SECTOR
Food
COUNTRY
Italy
ENTRY-STAGE
Pre-Seed
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Nicola Lamberti

DESCRIPTION
Planeat.eco develops software for B2B catering companies to optimize operations and eliminate food waste.
Food
Italy
SECTOR
HR
COUNTRY
USA
ENTRY-STAGE
Seed
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Raphael Danilo
Federico Dubini

DESCRIPTION
Yobs is a recruiting intelligence platform that uses AI to assess behavioral intelligence, personality, and soft skills.
HR
USA
SECTOR
Fashion
COUNTRY
Italy
ENTRY-STAGE
Seed
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Enrico Trombini

DESCRIPTION
Lampoo is an online marketplace for authenticated second hand luxury clothing and accessories.
Fashion
Italy
SECTOR
Insurance
COUNTRY
Italy
ENTRY-STAGE
Seed
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Fabio Sbianchi
Maria Enrica Angelone

DESCRIPTION
Wallife offers insurance products that protect against emerging risks in both the digital and biological realms
Insurance
Italy
SECTOR
Food
COUNTRY
Italy
ENTRY-STAGE
Seed
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Giovanni Cavallo

DESCRIPTION
Macai is a e-grocery platform that delivers a wide range of quality products to your doorstep within few minutes.
Food
Italy
SECTOR
E-commerce
COUNTRY
Germany
ENTRY-STAGE
Series C
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Michael Cassau

DESCRIPTION
Grover is a subscription-based platform that offers flexible access to the latest tech products, allowing users to rent, switch, or buy devices without long-term commitments.
E-commerce
Germany
SECTOR
Payment
COUNTRY
Italy
ENTRY-STAGE
Pre-Seed
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Gianluca Cocco
Gaetano De Maio

DESCRIPTION
Qomodo offers a BNPL solution for physical retailers, enabling consumers to split bills in monthly installments.
Payment
Italy
SECTOR
HR
COUNTRY
Italy
ENTRY-STAGE
Pre-Seed
WEBSITE
FOUNDER

Marco Ogliengo
Francesco Scalambrino

DESCRIPTION
Jet HR is a platform that simplifies payroll management and automates HR processes, eliminating bureaucratic hurdles and streamlining operations.
HR
Italy