ADR Ventures

Overview

ADR Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), focusing on early-stage investments in startups that offer innovative solutions for the aviation, travel, and hospitality sectors. The fund primarily targets investments in the Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages, with typical investment sizes ranging from €100,000 to €1.5 million. ADR Ventures aims to enhance ADR's operations and passenger experience by integrating cutting-edge technologies and services. The fund's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as airport management, airlines, aviation, travel, automation, robotics, future of travel, and sustainability. ADR Ventures seeks startups that demonstrate value within the context of ADR, bringing substantial improvements to both operations and the passenger experience. In 2023, the fund invested in two startups: Ottonomy, which developed autonomous robots capable of making contactless deliveries both indoors and outdoors, and Assaia, a software that uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide airports and airlines with complete visibility of airport turnaround operations, enabling them to predict problems and automate processes to make them more efficient. ADR Ventures operates within the broader context of ADR, which manages and develops Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino airports. ADR is a joint-stock company wholly owned by the Italian Ministry of Treasury, specializing in various sectors, including aerospace, energy, transport, industrial automation, defense systems, communications and control, microelectronics, engineering, infrastructure and construction, shipbuilding, shipping, civil aviation and airport management, television and radio broadcasting, venture capital and related support, financial services, and personnel training. The company's commitment to innovation and excellence has earned it widespread international recognition, with Fiumicino Airport being named the 'Best Airport in Europe for Service Quality' by ACI World for eight consecutive years. In 2025, ACI Europe recognized Leonardo da Vinci – Fiumicino as the 'Best European Airport' for the seventh time in eight years. ADR Ventures continues to play a pivotal role in driving ADR's innovation strategy, fostering collaborations with startups, and contributing to the development of the airport of the future—sustainable, innovative, and centered on the passenger experience. Through its investments and partnerships, ADR Ventures aims to enhance the travel experience for millions of passengers annually, ensuring that their journey through Rome's airports is comfortable, efficient, and enjoyable.

Investment Focus

• Innovative solutions in aviation, travel, and hospitality sectors
• Early-stage startups (Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A)
• Technologies enhancing airport operations and passenger experience
• Sustainable and scalable business models

Portfolio Companies