Maia Ventures
Overview
Maia Ventures is a Milan-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage agrifoodtech companies. The firm focuses on startups that leverage technology and science to build a healthier, more efficient, and more resilient food system. Maia Ventures aims to support and scale transformative businesses that enhance health, efficiency, and resiliency across the agrifood value chain. By investing in cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking founders, the firm seeks to shape a future-proof and equitable agrifood system. The firm launched its first fund in October 2025, valued at €55 million, with initial investments ranging from €0.5 million to €1.5 million. Limited partners include institutional investors such as the European Investment Fund (EIF) and CDP Venture Capital SGR, alongside private investors from the Italian food industry. The fund is managed by Praesidium S.A., a Luxembourg-based AIFM, and advised by Maia Advisors SRL, a Milan-based advisory firm specializing in alternative investment funds within the agrifoodtech space. As of February 2026, Maia Ventures has made six investments and is targeting a final close in the coming months. The firm's portfolio includes companies like Foreverland Food, Biorsaf, ExoLab Italia, Lembas, GenoGra, and Cappellini Veg Lab, which are developing innovations such as sustainable chocolate alternatives, plant-based bioactives, food safety software, functional food peptides, ready-to-eat plant-based meals, and genomic analysis tools. Maia Ventures is committed to bridging Italy's established food industry with high-potential startups from leading accelerators, universities, and the broader agrifoodtech ecosystem, aiming to drive tangible, sustainable impact through innovation. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes the convergence of food, health, and sustainability, supporting innovations that deliver both individual well-being and systemic resilience. By combining deep industry know-how with a strong industrial network, Maia Ventures is positioned to identify and invest in solutions to problems that matter, accelerating the much-needed evolution of the agrifood industry.
Investment Focus
- Innovative business models
- High growth prospects
- Focus on agrifoodtech sector
- Alignment with sustainability and health objectives
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Maia Ventures invest in?
Maia Ventures invests in Technology, FoodTech, Health, Sustainability and Agrifoodtech, and is based in Milan, Italy. Maia Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Maia Ventures invest at?
Maia Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 500K - 1.5M.
Which regions does Maia Ventures invest in?
Maia Ventures invests across Italy and Luxembourg.
Who are the partners at Maia Ventures?
Team members listed for Maia Ventures include Giancarlo Addario (Operating Partner) and David Bassani (Founding Partner at Maia Ventures).
What companies has Maia Ventures invested in?
Maia Ventures's portfolio includes ExoLab Italia, Lembas, Foreverland Food, Biorsaf, GenoGra and Cappellini Veg Lab.
How do I contact Maia Ventures?
Maia Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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