CDP Venture Capital

Overview

CDP Venture Capital is an asset management company with approximately €1.8 billion in assets under management. It aims to make venture capital a strategic pillar of Italy's economic development and innovation, creating the conditions for comprehensive and sustainable growth of the venture capital ecosystem. The company operates through a series of funds that support startups at all stages of their life cycle, making both direct and indirect investments. The firm's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as deep tech, blockchain, new materials, space economy, healthcare, agritech, foodtech, mobility, fintech, social impact, robotics, and sustainability. CDP Venture Capital invests in startups and SMEs operating in strategic sectors for Italy's growth and competitiveness. The company supports the development of the venture capital market in Italy and acts in favor of startups with specialized partner funds through the National Innovation Fund – CDP Venture Capital SGR, with direct and indirect investment funds. CDP Venture Capital has a track record of over 1,000 startups invested in directly and indirectly, with more than 14,000 employees and over 250 partnerships and collaborations with institutions, companies, universities, research centers, and industry operators. The startups invested in generate an annual turnover of over €1 billion. The company's investment philosophy emphasizes supporting innovative startups to drive economic development and competitiveness in Italy.

Investment Focus

• Innovative startups and SMEs operating in strategic sectors for Italy's growth and competitiveness

Portfolio Companies