Maddalena De Liso

Overview

Maddalena De Liso is a Milan-based venture capital investor with a diverse portfolio across various industries and stages. She has held significant positions in several investment firms, including serving as Chief Financial Officer at Cape Natixis SGR SpA, a private equity investment management firm based in Milan with representative offices in Shanghai and Bangalore. Cape Natixis focuses on controlling stakes in profitable small and mid-market firms, particularly those facing generational succession issues in traditional manufacturing industries in northern Italy. The firm also provides development capital in specific circumstances. Since 1999, Cape Natixis has made more than 50 investments, with notable recent investments in Gruppo ITP, Magnesita SA, and AMF. Cape Natixis has offices in China (Shanghai) and India (Bangalore), assisting its portfolio companies in expanding into these geographies by creating local commercial or procurement offices or even production sites. Prior to her role at Cape Natixis, De Liso was the Chief Financial Officer at Meridie Investimenti S.p.A., an independent Italian consulting and private equity investment firm established in 2007. Meridie provides management and corporate advisory as well as strategic financial consulting to small and medium-sized companies in central Italy and the Mezzogiorno. De Liso began her career at Deloitte in 1997, where she worked as a Manager until 2004, gaining significant experience in auditing financial statements and consulting projects for financial companies. She holds a degree in Management from the University of Pavia and has been registered as a chartered auditor since 2005. Her extensive experience in finance and private equity has contributed to the growth and success of the firms she has been associated with, particularly in the venture capital sector. Her expertise spans various industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, energy, retail, mining, industrial services, infrastructure, media, telecommunications, transportation, logistics, and real estate. De Liso's investment focus encompasses a wide range of stages, from seed and early-stage investments to growth, late-stage, and pre-IPO funding, with investment sizes ranging from $500,000 to $10 million. Her strategic approach and diverse portfolio reflect her commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of companies across multiple sectors and stages.

Investment Focus

• Innovative business models
• Scalable operations
• Strong management teams
• Clear exit strategies
• Competitive market positioning
• Sustainable growth potential
• Alignment with investor's values and objectives
• Demonstrated product-market fit
• Ability to generate significant returns
• Commitment to ethical business practices
• Adaptability to market changes
• Clear financial projections
• Strong intellectual property portfolio
• Ability to attract and retain talent
• Clear regulatory compliance

Portfolio Companies