Ingenium Catania Fund

Overview

Ingenium Catania Fund is a venture capital fund established to support innovative startups and businesses in the Catania province of Italy. The fund is co-financed by the Regional Province of Catania and managed by ZernikeMeta Ventures, a joint venture between Meta and Zernike Group. It operates with a financial endowment of approximately €3 million, with 70% of the resources provided by the public sector and 30% by private investors. The fund focuses on investing in innovative companies within the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, aiming to foster technological advancement and economic growth in the region. The fund's investment strategy involves providing seed and early-stage financing to startups based in the Catania province. It offers investments ranging from a minimum of €100,000 to a maximum of €500,000 per round, targeting companies with high growth potential and innovative business models. By focusing on the ICT sector, Ingenium Catania Fund seeks to capitalize on the growing demand for technological solutions and services, supporting the development of a robust startup ecosystem in the region. Ingenium Catania Fund is part of the Ingenium family of funds managed by ZernikeMeta Ventures, which has invested over €200 million in more than 200 companies in seed and start-up stages. The fund's approach combines financial support with a specific line of services for scouting and deal flow creation, including business plan competitions, to identify and nurture promising startups. This comprehensive support system aims to enhance the success rate of portfolio companies and contribute to the overall economic development of the Catania province.

Investment Focus

• Innovative business models
• High growth potential
• Based in Catania province
• Operating in ICT sector