From Validation 
to Scale

Our Journey

What began as a family holding testing investment thesis has evolved into a proven venture building model. Today, we're opening to institutional LPs to establish a dedicated early-stage fund, backed by validated frameworks and a robust pipeline.

Validated Thesis, Proven Model, Strategic Evolution

We didn't start as a traditional fund. We started by putting our own capital at risk, building ventures alongside founders, and refining our methodology through real-world execution.

Family Holding (2019-2022)

Deployed proprietary capital to test our hybrid venture building thesis. Invested in and built alongside early-stage founders. Developed our nine-pillar assessment framework through hands-on experience.

Model Validation (2022-2024)

Achieved first successful exit (Mnemonica). Refined operational playbooks across business model design, go-to-market execution, and fundraising support. Validated that strategic minority investment + operational co-building generates outsized returns.

Institutional Scale (2025+)

Opening to Limited Partners to establish a €30M early-stage fund. Maintaining the same rigorous selection criteria and hands-on approach that delivered results. Scaling what works without compromising quality.

Our current numbers tell the story

we systematically assess over 200 pitches a month with our proprietary framework to build a high-conviction portfolio validation that has produced 100+ backed startups, 6 active equity stakes, and 2 exits.

6

active investments with strong performance trajectory

2

successful exit with retained equity participation

60+

ventures in 2026 pipeline scoring 80/100+ on our framework

Proven ability to support ventures from pre-seed through Series A

Rigorous Selection, Focused Support, ​Aligned Growth

Every venture in our portfolio has been evaluated using our proprietary nine-pillar framework. Only those scoring 80/100 or higher receive investment consideration. This systematic approach ensures we invest where we can drive measurable impact.

What 80/100+ Means

Our 2026 Pipeline contains 60+ ventures that have achieved this threshold—representing less than 5% of total applications. This selectivity allows us to provide meaningful operational support to each portfolio company.

Investment Paradigma

Validated market opportunity with clear demand signals

  • Stage: Pre-seed to Late Seed
  • Ticket size: €60 - €150K initial
  • Follow-on capacity reserved
  • Ownership: 10-25% post-investment
  • Geography: Italy and Europe 
  • Sectors: B2B SaaS, climate tech, digital health

Strategic Focus

We aren’t interested in chasing today's trends. Our pre-seed and early-stage capital is dedicated to backing the founders who are solving tomorrow's fundamental problems.

Deep Tech

We back ventures built on proprietary IP and novel science. We focus on companies where defensibility comes from patents and breakthrough engineering in Climate Tech, Biology, and Advanced Materials.

Enabling Platforms

We fund the companies building the essential tools, software, and platforms that will power the next industrial revolutions in AI, Spatial Computing, and Robotics.

Scalable Business

We look for a clear path to high margins and strategic value, positioning our companies for acquisition by major industrial, pharmaceutical, or tech incumbents.

Engineering the Next Decade

We invest in the foundational technologies that will define the global economy of 2034.We seek out "hard problems"—challenges where the solution creates a paradigm shift, not just incremental value. Our thesis centers on three converging revolutions, all amplified by Artificial Intelligence as a horizontal accelerator.

Deep Tech

The transition to a net-zero economy is our generation's most complex engineering challenge. We look beyond reporting software and invest in the "hard-tech"—the chemistry, physics, and materials science—that will re-engineer our physical world. From next-generation energy storage to green chemistry and advanced materials, we back companies building the core infrastructure for decarbonization.

Physical-Digital Interface

AI is moving beyond the screen to understand and interact with three-dimensional space. This shift unlocks true automation. We invest in AI-first robotics that can operate in unstructured environments, industrial "digital twin" platforms, and the enabling technologies (sensors, software) that will build the next great computing platform: Spatial Computing.

Programmable Biology

Biology is no longer just a field of discovery; it has become an engineering discipline. The convergence of AI, lab automation, and synthetic biology allows us to "design" solutions at the molecular level. We fund platforms for in silico drug discovery, precision fermentation to create novel proteins and materials, and the foundational technologies for future advanced therapeutics.

We back founders and visionary Engineers who are building highly defensible companies. We look for deep intellectual property (IP) combined with B2B and as-a-service (RaaS, PaaS) business models engineered for long-term, strategic scale.

Portfolio

Each portfolio company represents a partnership where we've committed not just capital, but dedicated operational support, strategic guidance, and access to our network.

MNEMONICA

Data Media Management

RESRCLE

Circularity

SELLUP

Warehouse

GLUTENDIPITY

eCommerce

Pipeline Highlights

These ventures represent the top tier of our pipeline. Listed alphabetically, they demonstrate the quality of opportunities we're evaluating across sectors and stages.

BehaveMe | behaveme.com
Recruitment Platform using gamified assessments and AI to evaluate candidates' soft skills in 10 minutes. Eliminates CV bias and predicts job fit based on demonstrated competencies, not self-reported claims. 

Brandplane | brandplane.co
Marketing AI-powered marketing platform automating content strategy, creation, and distribution for SMEs. Provides personalized marketing playbooks without generic AI content risks. 

Dekali | mydekali.com
Multi-agent AI system for manufacturing SMEs. Automates purchasing, pricing optimization, and production scheduling to reduce waste and maximize margins. 

Dropper | dropper.ai
IoT Anonymous people-counting IoT devices for space optimization and energy efficiency. Deployed across museums, retail, offices, and smart cities to reduce resource waste. 

HikmaAI | hikmaai.io
Governance Responsible AI platform for continuous evaluation, security, and control of AI systems. Solves the black box problem for enterprises deploying AI at scale. 

NinaCare | ninacare.it
Healthcare recruitment platform connecting skilled professionals with clinics and home care providers. Addresses critical shortage of healthcare talent through technology-enabled matching.

Nutras | nutras.it
Nutraceuticals Science-backed dietary supplements addressing specific health needs. First product targets lactose intolerance with 6x enzyme potency in wearable packaging. 

Popup for Business | popupforbusiness.com
Retail Marketplace platform connecting brands with temporary retail spaces. Enables flexible, short-term physical presence for e-commerce brands and product launches without long-term lease commitments.

reLi Energy | relienergy.de
Energy Battery analytics and optimization software extending energy storage lifetime by 35% and increasing cost savings by 70%. Winner of Free Electrons 2024 Startup of the Year. 

Sportwig | sportwig.com
Education E-learning platform for sports professionals delivering training courses from elite athletes and coaches. Partnerships with Juventus Academy and major sports organizations.

Why These Ventures Stand Out

Each company in our high-scoring pipeline shares critical characteristics that distinguish them from the broader applicant pool:
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