Raffaele Terrone

Overview

Raffaele Terrone is an angel investor based in London, England, specializing in venture capital and private equity investments across various industries and stages. He is the founder and CEO of Desia, an AI-driven platform designed to enhance productivity for investment professionals. Prior to Desia, Terrone co-founded Scalapay, Italy's first unicorn, achieving a valuation exceeding $1 billion in February 2022. He also served as CFO at Scalapay and held the position of Investment Director at ICAMAP Investments. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Terrone has made personal investments in multiple companies, including Flummox, which was acquired by Diethelm Keller Group in February 2024. His investment focus spans sectors such as technology, e-commerce, retail, and marketing, with a geographical emphasis on the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States. Terrone's strategic approach combines his extensive experience in finance and technology to identify and support high-potential startups across Europe and North America. His commitment to innovation and growth is evident in his active involvement in the startup ecosystem, both as an investor and a mentor, fostering the development of transformative businesses in diverse industries.