36 startup investors in Italy
We list 36 startup investors in Italy as of November 2026: each was checked on its own website or an official register, and the list was last checked on 9 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are Milan (17), Rome (5) and Turin (4).
Top 10 startup investors in Italy, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (50: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), size of the fund on file on a log scale (35) and completeness of the public record (15). It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
P101
Type: VC firm · HQ: Milan, Italy · Stages: Seed, Series A, Growth · Focus: Generalist, SaaS, Fintech, AI · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Fund size or assets: €500M (own site)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; €500M on file (own site); backs seed, Series A, growth-stage; 4 named decision-makers on file.
Claris Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Turin, Italy · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A · Focus: Healthtech, Biotech · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size or assets: €190M (own site)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; €190M on file (own site); backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; 4 named decision-makers on file.
Primo Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Milan, Italy · Stages: Seed, Series A, Growth · Focus: SaaS, Space, Climate Tech, Healthtech · Latest activity: Portfolio news, Mar 2026 · Fund size or assets: €537M (own site)
Portfolio news dated Mar 2026; €537M on file (own site); backs seed, Series A, growth-stage; 4 named decision-makers on file.
Riello Investimenti SGR
Type: Fund manager · HQ: Milan, Italy · Stages: Series A, Growth · Focus: Generalist · Latest activity: New deal, Nov 2025 · Fund size or assets: €410M (own site)
Dated new deal in Nov 2025; €410M on file (own site); backs Series A, growth-stage; 2 named decision-makers on file.
Nextalia SGR (Nextalia Ventures)
Type: Fund manager · HQ: Milan, Italy · Stages: Series A, Series B, Growth · Focus: B2B, SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; backs Series A, Series B, growth-stage; 4 named decision-makers on file.
Prana Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Milan, Italy · Stages: Seed · Focus: Generalist, SaaS, Marketplace, Insurtech · Latest activity: New deal, Sep 2026
Dated new deal in Sep 2026; backs seed; 3 named decision-makers on file.
LIFTT
Type: VC firm · HQ: Turin, Italy · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: Deep Tech, Semiconductor, Quantum, Agritech · Latest activity: Portfolio news, Sep 2026
Portfolio news dated Sep 2026; backs seed, Series A; 5 named decision-makers on file.
XGEN Venture
Type: VC firm · HQ: Milan, Italy · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: Healthtech, Biotech, Medtech · Latest activity: Portfolio news, Oct 2026
Portfolio news dated Oct 2026; backs seed, Series A; 3 named decision-makers on file.
Alternative Capital Partners SGR
Type: Fund manager · HQ: Milan, Italy · Stages: Seed · Focus: AI, Fintech, Insurtech, B2B · Latest activity: Portfolio news, Sep 2026
Portfolio news dated Sep 2026; backs seed.
United Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Milan, Italy · Stages: Seed, Series A, Growth · Focus: Deep Tech, AI, SaaS, Cybersecurity · Latest activity: New deal, Jul 2026
Dated new deal in Jul 2026; backs seed, Series A, growth-stage; 4 named decision-makers on file.
First 18 of 36 startup investors in Italy
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P101 | VC firm | Milan, Italy | Seed, Series A, Growth | Generalist, SaaS, Fintech, AI | New deal, Oct 2026 | €500M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Claris Ventures | VC firm | Turin, Italy | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Healthtech, Biotech | New fund, Oct 2026 | €190M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Primo Capital | VC firm | Milan, Italy | Seed, Series A, Growth | SaaS, Space, Climate Tech, Healthtech | Portfolio news, Mar 2026 | €537M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Riello Investimenti SGR | Fund manager | Milan, Italy | Series A, Growth | Generalist | New deal, Nov 2025 | €410M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock |
| Nextalia SGR (Nextalia Ventures) | Fund manager | Milan, Italy | Series A, Series B, Growth | B2B, SaaS, Fintech, Insurtech | New fund, Oct 2026 | 9 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Prana Ventures | VC firm | Milan, Italy | Seed | Generalist, SaaS, Marketplace, Insurtech | New deal, Sep 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | 3 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| LIFTT | VC firm | Turin, Italy | Seed, Series A | Deep Tech, Semiconductor, Quantum, Agritech | Portfolio news, Sep 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock | |
| XGEN Venture | VC firm | Milan, Italy | Seed, Series A | Healthtech, Biotech, Medtech | Portfolio news, Oct 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock | |
| Alternative Capital Partners SGR | Fund manager | Milan, Italy | Seed | AI, Fintech, Insurtech, B2B | Portfolio news, Sep 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | firm email · Unlock | |
| United Ventures | VC firm | Milan, Italy | Seed, Series A, Growth | Deep Tech, AI, SaaS, Cybersecurity | New deal, Jul 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | 4 names · Unlock | |
| CDP Venture Capital | Government or university fund | Rome, Italy | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Generalist, AI, Deep Tech | €4.9B (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | LinkedIn page · Unlock | |
| Sviluppo Imprese Centro Italia SGR (SICI) | Fund manager | Florence, Italy | Seed, Growth | Generalist | €125M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Alkemia SGR | Fund manager | Padua, Italy | Seed, Growth | SaaS, Food and Beverage, Agritech, B2B | Portfolio news, Feb 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Scientifica | VC firm | Rome, Italy | Pre-seed, Seed | Deep Tech, AI, Quantum, Biotech | Portfolio news, Jan 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| SIMEST | Government or university fund | Rome, Italy | Growth | Generalist | €100M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | firm email · Unlock | |
| Deep Ocean Capital SGR | VC firm | Rome, Italy | Seed, Series A | Deep Tech, AI, Space, Healthtech | €41M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 2 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Oltre Impact | VC firm | Italy | Series A, Growth | Impact, Edtech, Healthtech, Climate Tech | €53M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Lazio Innova (Innova Venture) | Government or university fund | Rome, Italy | Seed, Series A | Deep Tech, Generalist | €44M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
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How these 36 break down
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Milan | 17 | 47% |
| Rome | 5 | 14% |
| Turin | 4 | 11% |
By stage
| Stage | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 9 | 25% |
| Seed | 26 | 72% |
| Series A | 17 | 47% |
| Series B | 4 | 11% |
| Growth | 18 | 50% |
Stage is our research. A firm can back more than one stage.
By sector
| Sector | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Tech | 15 | 42% |
| Healthtech | 14 | 39% |
| AI | 13 | 36% |
| SaaS | 11 | 31% |
| Climate Tech | 8 | 22% |
| Fintech | 5 | 14% |
| Space | 5 | 14% |
| Impact | 5 | 14% |
| Agritech | 4 | 11% |
| Cybersecurity | 4 | 11% |
| Food and Beverage | 4 | 11% |
| Biotech | 3 | 8% |
Sector is our research. A firm can carry more than one sector.
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 20 | 56% |
| Fund manager | 8 | 22% |
| Government or university fund | 4 | 11% |
| Investment platform | 2 | 6% |
Method and limits
- Source
- No row on this list rests on an SEC filing. All 36 have a website we checked. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. Place: head office in Italy.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (50: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), size of the fund on file on a log scale (35) and completeness of the public record (15). It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 7 Nov 2026 and 9 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 36 rows: stage 32, sector 36, fund size 10, website 36. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 29 rows, firm email on 27, LinkedIn page on 22, check size on 4.
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- Email hello@theinvestordatabase.com or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many startup investors are in Italy?
We list 36 as of November 2026. 12 of the 36 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. By type: VC firm (20), Fund manager (8) and Government or university fund (4).
Which cities in Italy have the most investors?
Milan (17), Rome (5) and Turin (4).
Which startup investors in Italy were active in the last 12 months?
1 of the 36 has a fund filing dated in the last 12 months: Claris Ventures (Oct 2026). 12 of the 36 have a fund filing or a dated deal in that time.
What stages do startup investors in Italy back?
Of the 32 with a stage on file, seed (26), growth-stage (18) and Series A (17). A firm can back more than one stage, and 4 rows have no stage on file yet.
Where does the data on startup investors in Italy come from and how often is it updated?
All 36 rows were checked on the firm's own website, with official registers and national venture capital association directories as the starting point. Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 9 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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