Vento Ventures
Overview
Vento Ventures is an Italian venture capital firm established in 2022, focusing on early-stage investments in technology companies. The firm is wholly funded by Exor, Italy's most active non-governmental early-stage fund, and has committed €75 million to its second fund to empower exceptional Italian founders worldwide. Vento Ventures operates with a standardized €150,000 initial investment, with follow-on potential up to €1 million, and maintains a sector-agnostic, geography-independent approach, focusing on pre-seed and seed stages. A key criterion for investment is the presence of at least one Italian founder on the team. Since its inception, Vento Ventures has evaluated over 3,500 startups, resulting in approximately 100 investments in Italian founders globally, maintaining a selective 2.5% conversion rate. The firm's portfolio includes companies such as Bee, JetHR, and Qomodo, making it one of Italy's largest early-stage portfolios. Vento Ventures also operates a venture-building program that has created 26 startups from three cohorts, further contributing to the growth of Italy's tech ecosystem. Led by CEO Diyala D'Aveni and chaired by John Elkann, Vento Ventures is committed to changing the narrative of Italy's technological and entrepreneurial potential, positioning the country as a major European tech hub. The firm's three-pronged approach combines direct investment, venture building, and network development through initiatives like Italian Tech Week, aiming to inspire the next generation of Italian founders and encourage global investors to recognize the potential of the Italian tech ecosystem.
Investment Focus
- At least one Italian founder on the team
- Pre-seed or seed stage
- Technology sector focus
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Vento Ventures
What sectors does Vento Ventures invest in?
Vento Ventures invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods, Real Estate and Media, and is based in São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil. Vento Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Vento Ventures invest at?
Vento Ventures backs companies at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing cheques of 150K - 1M.
Which regions does Vento Ventures invest in?
Vento Ventures invests across United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy.
What companies has Vento Ventures invested in?
Vento Ventures's portfolio includes Bee, JetHR and Qomodo.
How do I contact Vento Ventures?
Vento Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
