Cariplo Factory
Overview
Cariplo Factory is a dynamic innovation hub and accelerator located in Milan, Italy, dedicated to fostering the growth of startups and promoting innovation across multiple sectors. Established in 2016 by Fondazione Cariplo, it operates through an inclusive model involving a national network of universities, technology centers, incubators, accelerators, fablabs, tech science parks, startups, business angels, venture capital funds, SMEs, and corporates. The hub offers a range of services, including experiential training courses, entrepreneurial mentoring programs, open innovation projects, venture capital investments, and support for internationalization. The accelerator focuses on various industries, such as technology, healthcare, energy, environmental services, consumer goods, financial services, media, telecommunications, education, transportation, agriculture, real estate, manufacturing, retail, and hospitality. It operates in different stages of startup development, including Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, with investment sizes ranging from 0 to 100,000 USD. Cariplo Factory's mission is to contribute to Italy's economic growth and social development by facilitating youth advancement and creating job opportunities, responding to the demand for new skills through technology transfer, and providing an ecosystem that accelerates growth for innovative startups. In addition to its core activities, Cariplo Factory collaborates with various partners to launch initiatives such as the Circular Economy Lab, aiming to accelerate the transition towards circular economy models. The hub is located in the former Ansaldo industrial area in Milan, within BASE Milano, a center for social innovation, providing a vibrant environment for initiatives that promote youth potential, technological advancements, entrepreneurship, social innovation, creativity, arts, and culture.
Investment Focus
- Innovative startups in various industries
- Early-stage companies seeking growth support
- Entrepreneurs aiming for international expansion
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Cariplo Factory invest in?
Cariplo Factory invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Cariplo Factory is listed as a other in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Cariplo Factory invest at?
Cariplo Factory backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A.
Which regions does Cariplo Factory invest in?
Cariplo Factory invests across Italy.
Who are the partners at Cariplo Factory?
Team members listed for Cariplo Factory include Matteo Scarabelli (Chief Communications Officer) and Marco Noseda (Chief Impact & Strategy Officer).
What companies has Cariplo Factory invested in?
Cariplo Factory's portfolio includes Ochy, Eni, Lendlease, Berkeley SkyDeck Europe, Snaminnova, Snam and MIND-Milan Innovation District.
How do I contact Cariplo Factory?
Cariplo Factory's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
