Club degli investitori

Club degli Investitori, founded in 2008 and based in Turin, Italy, is a venture capital firm and an angel investor network that focuses on early-stage small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups. With over 400 members, including entrepreneurs and executives, the organization actively seeks investment opportunities in various sectors such as digital, fintech, medtech, biotech, deep tech, food tech, and proptech. The firm typically invests between €200,000 and €1.5 million, targeting companies with an enterprise value ranging from €0.8 million to €100 million. Club degli Investitori aims to acquire minority stakes and seeks to exit its investments within three to five years. In addition to providing capital, the Club leverages the collective experience and networks of its members to support the growth and success of the businesses it invests in.

Giancarlo Rocchietti

Founder and President

Andrea Rota

Managing Director

Past deals in Italy

Bowlpros.

Seed Round in 2021
Bowlpros is a Milan-based company that specializes in creating healthy food substitutes, focusing on high-quality options for breakfast and snacks. The company refines ingredients and recipes to produce customizable bowls made from natural materials. Customers can choose from a diverse selection of toppings, including creams, granola, dried fruit, and porridge, allowing them to create smoothie bowls, porridge bowls, and yogurt bowls tailored to their nutritional needs. Through its offerings, Bowlpros aims to promote a nutritionally balanced diet while providing a variety of delicious and healthy choices.

Tevel

Venture Round in 2021
Tevel is a company focused on addressing the significant shortage of agricultural labor by developing Flying Autonomous Robots™ designed for fruit picking. Founded in 2017 by Yaniv Maor, Tevel's robots utilize advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision to efficiently harvest fruit while minimizing damage. These agile robots can operate continuously, offering a cost-effective solution for farmers. Tevel's innovative software provides real-time monitoring of the harvesting process, allowing farmers to gain valuable insights into the quality and characteristics of the harvested fruit. This data aids growers in making informed decisions about market value and output. Tevel's headquarters are located in Israel, with additional branches in Italy and the United States.

Everli

Series C in 2021
Everli is an online marketplace for grocery shopping that simplifies the process of purchasing groceries and home essentials. The platform allows customers to select items from various local supermarkets and offers a wide selection of 300,000 products across 70 cities in Italy, France, Poland, and the Czech Republic. By providing same-day grocery delivery services, Everli enhances convenience, particularly in small and medium-density areas. Users can order their favorite grocery items online and have them delivered to their homes, eliminating the need for queuing, parking, or carrying heavy bags. The company aims to make grocery shopping more accessible and stress-free for its customers.

ToothPic

Series A in 2021
ToothPic S.r.l. specializes in software solutions that utilize device recognition technology to enhance user authentication. Founded in 2016 and based in Turin, Italy, ToothPic has developed two main technologies: Toothpic Search, which associates photos with their original devices, and Toothpic Authenticate, which identifies smartphone camera sensors for secure authentication. The company, an official spin-off of Politecnico di Torino, has secured four patents for its innovations and has received recognition from the European Commission. ToothPic’s technology leverages unique imperfections in smartphone cameras to create cryptographic keys, allowing users to authenticate without centralized credential storage, thus reducing vulnerability to attacks. This innovative approach enables seamless integration into existing applications through a Software Development Kit compatible with both Android and iOS. By offering a multifactor authentication method that does not require additional hardware, ToothPic aims to enhance security for various digital applications while simplifying the management of sensitive user credentials.

Fitprime

Series A in 2021
Fitprime is an online platform based in Rome, Italy, that provides individuals with unlimited access to a diverse range of sports centers through daily or monthly subscriptions. Launched in February 2016 by Damiano Rossi, Matteo Musa, Laura Carpintieri, and Gianluca Mozzillo, the platform features a fitness locator application that serves as an online marketplace for sporting facilities. Users can subscribe for access to company-supported sports centers, reserve facilities, and participate in online sessions. Additionally, Fitprime offers tools for users to create personalized nutrition plans, allowing for a comprehensive approach to fitness. The service emphasizes flexibility, enabling users to cancel their subscriptions at any time.

Satispay

Series C in 2020
Satispay S.p.A. is a mobile payment application founded in 2013 and headquartered in Milan, Italy. The company aims to transform the payment landscape in Europe by offering a platform that enables users to make payments in stores, online, and between friends without relying on traditional debit or credit cards. Launched in 2015, Satispay provides a user-friendly and secure app that simplifies the payment process for consumers. For businesses, the service is both easy to implement and cost-effective, allowing merchants to accept payments quickly through their smartphones, tablets, or computers. By focusing on convenience and security, Satispay is changing the way people interact with money in daily transactions.

Tevel

Series C in 2020
Tevel is a company focused on addressing the significant shortage of agricultural labor by developing Flying Autonomous Robots™ designed for fruit picking. Founded in 2017 by Yaniv Maor, Tevel's robots utilize advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision to efficiently harvest fruit while minimizing damage. These agile robots can operate continuously, offering a cost-effective solution for farmers. Tevel's innovative software provides real-time monitoring of the harvesting process, allowing farmers to gain valuable insights into the quality and characteristics of the harvested fruit. This data aids growers in making informed decisions about market value and output. Tevel's headquarters are located in Israel, with additional branches in Italy and the United States.

Myvisto

Seed Round in 2020
Myvisto Srl is an online platform based in Turin, Italy, founded in 2016, that connects companies with creative video makers. The platform organizes challenges where video makers can submit their work, with the best submissions being selected for use by brands. This process not only enhances the social media presence of participating companies through high-quality video content but also provides an opportunity for video makers to showcase their skills and receive rewards, potentially reaching up to 4,000 euros for their productions. Myvisto serves as a virtual space for content creators to develop and present their films and videos according to the specific needs of brands.

Genenta Science

Series C in 2019
Genenta Science is a biotechnology company located in Milan, Italy, focused on developing gene transfer therapies aimed at treating cancer tumors. As a clinical-stage entity, it specializes in hematopoietic stem cell gene therapies designed for solid tumors. The company's notable products include Temferon, which is specifically targeted at glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain tumor, and TEMs, an immuno-gene therapy. Through its innovative approaches, Genenta Science seeks to advance treatment options for patients battling various forms of cancer.

Desmotec

Convertible Note in 2019
Desmotec s.r.l. is an Italian company specializing in isoinertial training and physical conditioning, offering innovative machines designed for both athletes and recreational users. The company's products focus on enhancing muscle performance and developing specific athletic qualities safely and effectively. Desmotec has also ventured into the rehabilitation sector, creating an integrated approach that supports functional recovery for individuals of all ages. By providing devices and technologies for athletic training, rehabilitation, and injury prevention, Desmotec enables customers to improve their performance while monitoring their progress.

Fitprime

Seed Round in 2019
Fitprime is an online platform based in Rome, Italy, that provides individuals with unlimited access to a diverse range of sports centers through daily or monthly subscriptions. Launched in February 2016 by Damiano Rossi, Matteo Musa, Laura Carpintieri, and Gianluca Mozzillo, the platform features a fitness locator application that serves as an online marketplace for sporting facilities. Users can subscribe for access to company-supported sports centers, reserve facilities, and participate in online sessions. Additionally, Fitprime offers tools for users to create personalized nutrition plans, allowing for a comprehensive approach to fitness. The service emphasizes flexibility, enabling users to cancel their subscriptions at any time.

Talent Garden

Series B in 2019
Talent Garden is a leading digital skills academy based in Europe, founded in Italy in 2011. It aims to empower individuals and organizations by providing the knowledge, resources, and spaces necessary for thriving within the innovation ecosystem. The company offers a variety of learning experiences, including online, offline, and hybrid courses, as well as corporate programs and events. Talent Garden operates a network of coworking campuses that fosters a vibrant community of over 45,000 professionals in the digital and tech sectors. Its mission focuses on closing the digital skills gap, having successfully trained more than 25,000 individuals in areas such as digital design, marketing, product management, and cybersecurity. By collaborating with major partners, Talent Garden delivers tailored corporate education programs to promote digital transformation. Its campuses, open 24 hours a day, are designed to facilitate collaboration and provide professionals with a supportive environment to thrive and innovate.

Solo Crudo

Seed Round in 2019
It is the most important brand of vegetarian and raw food restaurants in Italy, with the ambition to become the healthy food brand leader

Myvisto

Seed Round in 2019
Myvisto Srl is an online platform based in Turin, Italy, founded in 2016, that connects companies with creative video makers. The platform organizes challenges where video makers can submit their work, with the best submissions being selected for use by brands. This process not only enhances the social media presence of participating companies through high-quality video content but also provides an opportunity for video makers to showcase their skills and receive rewards, potentially reaching up to 4,000 euros for their productions. Myvisto serves as a virtual space for content creators to develop and present their films and videos according to the specific needs of brands.

Satispay

Series B in 2018
Satispay S.p.A. is a mobile payment application founded in 2013 and headquartered in Milan, Italy. The company aims to transform the payment landscape in Europe by offering a platform that enables users to make payments in stores, online, and between friends without relying on traditional debit or credit cards. Launched in 2015, Satispay provides a user-friendly and secure app that simplifies the payment process for consumers. For businesses, the service is both easy to implement and cost-effective, allowing merchants to accept payments quickly through their smartphones, tablets, or computers. By focusing on convenience and security, Satispay is changing the way people interact with money in daily transactions.

Solo Crudo

Seed Round in 2018
It is the most important brand of vegetarian and raw food restaurants in Italy, with the ambition to become the healthy food brand leader

Genenta Science

Series B in 2017
Genenta Science is a biotechnology company located in Milan, Italy, focused on developing gene transfer therapies aimed at treating cancer tumors. As a clinical-stage entity, it specializes in hematopoietic stem cell gene therapies designed for solid tumors. The company's notable products include Temferon, which is specifically targeted at glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain tumor, and TEMs, an immuno-gene therapy. Through its innovative approaches, Genenta Science seeks to advance treatment options for patients battling various forms of cancer.

DentalPro

Venture Round in 2017
DentalPro is a prominent network of dental clinics in Italy, operating 30 full-service clinics predominantly located in shopping malls. The company offers a comprehensive range of dental services, including general dentistry, advanced implants, prosthetics, and orthodontics. DentalPro collaborates with local dentists, providing them with extensive practice management support and training. This partnership enables dental practitioners to concentrate on delivering high-quality and accessible care to their patients.

Everli

Series A in 2017
Everli is an online marketplace for grocery shopping that simplifies the process of purchasing groceries and home essentials. The platform allows customers to select items from various local supermarkets and offers a wide selection of 300,000 products across 70 cities in Italy, France, Poland, and the Czech Republic. By providing same-day grocery delivery services, Everli enhances convenience, particularly in small and medium-density areas. Users can order their favorite grocery items online and have them delivered to their homes, eliminating the need for queuing, parking, or carrying heavy bags. The company aims to make grocery shopping more accessible and stress-free for its customers.

Soundreef

Series A in 2016
Soundreef Ltd is an independent management entity based in the United Kingdom, operating throughout Europe, including Spain. Founded to provide a modern alternative to traditional collective management organizations, Soundreef combines innovative technology with personalized service to manage the rights of over 25,000 authors and publishers worldwide. The company ensures fair, transparent, and prompt payments for the use of musical works. Business users such as radio and TV broadcasters, digital service providers, live event organizers, theaters, cinemas, and music labels can obtain licenses to use the music managed by Soundreef. Soundreef Ltd is owned by Soundreef S.p.A., an Italian company that develops the technology and content management platform used to audit, collect, and maximize royalties for its authors and publishers. This platform processes billions of transactions, focusing on enhancing data security and efficiency within the music industry. Additionally, Soundreef S.p.A. fully owns Soundreef Publishing Srl and Soundreef Media Services Srl.

Soundreef

Series A in 2016
Soundreef Ltd is an independent management entity based in the United Kingdom, operating throughout Europe, including Spain. Founded to provide a modern alternative to traditional collective management organizations, Soundreef combines innovative technology with personalized service to manage the rights of over 25,000 authors and publishers worldwide. The company ensures fair, transparent, and prompt payments for the use of musical works. Business users such as radio and TV broadcasters, digital service providers, live event organizers, theaters, cinemas, and music labels can obtain licenses to use the music managed by Soundreef. Soundreef Ltd is owned by Soundreef S.p.A., an Italian company that develops the technology and content management platform used to audit, collect, and maximize royalties for its authors and publishers. This platform processes billions of transactions, focusing on enhancing data security and efficiency within the music industry. Additionally, Soundreef S.p.A. fully owns Soundreef Publishing Srl and Soundreef Media Services Srl.

Directa Plus

Venture Round in 2015
Directa Plus S.p.A. is a nanotechnology company based in Lomazzo, Italy, founded in 2005, that specializes in the production and supply of graphene-based products for both industrial and commercial applications. The company operates through various segments, including Textile, Environmental, and Others, and offers its products under the G+ brand name. Directa Plus's innovative solutions are utilized in a wide range of applications, such as elastomers, smart textiles, polymer nanocomposites, wastewater treatment, and 3D printing. The company has developed advanced manufacturing processes to create high-quality engineered graphene products, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the environmental segment, which includes applications in oil-spill recovery and water treatment.

Desmotec

Seed Round in 2015
Desmotec s.r.l. is an Italian company specializing in isoinertial training and physical conditioning, offering innovative machines designed for both athletes and recreational users. The company's products focus on enhancing muscle performance and developing specific athletic qualities safely and effectively. Desmotec has also ventured into the rehabilitation sector, creating an integrated approach that supports functional recovery for individuals of all ages. By providing devices and technologies for athletic training, rehabilitation, and injury prevention, Desmotec enables customers to improve their performance while monitoring their progress.

D-Orbit

Venture Round in 2015
D-Orbit S.r.l. is an Italian New Space company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy. The company specializes in providing solutions for satellite design, development, launch, commissioning, and decommissioning, with a focus on enabling the safe disposal of artificial satellites to mitigate space debris. D-Orbit offers a range of services, including last-mile delivery of satellites, orbital transportation, and space logistics, aimed at optimizing operations both in orbit and on the ground. By streamlining all phases of a satellite mission, D-Orbit enhances spacecraft design, reliability, and resource utilization while reducing operational costs. The company operates with a commitment to social benefit and environmental sustainability, catering to the needs of satellite owners and operators in a rapidly evolving space marketplace. With approximately 35 employees, D-Orbit also has subsidiaries in Washington, DC, and Lisbon, Portugal.

Svinando

Seed Round in 2014
Svinando is an online platform based in Turin, Italy, specializing in the sale of high-quality, hand-picked wines at attractive prices. Founded in October 2012, Svinando employs a flash sales model to offer promotional pricing on a curated selection of wines. The company takes an editorial approach, meticulously reviewing each product's history and features to ensure quality. Svinando's offerings include a diverse range of red, white, rosé, sparkling wines, and champagne, catering to wine enthusiasts seeking exclusive options. Currently, the service is available in Italy, with plans for expansion to additional markets.

Skuola.Net

Angel Round in 2010
Skuola.net is a prominent edtech company in Italy, recognized as the leading educational website with over 6 million unique monthly visitors, representing 90% of Italian students. Established in 2000, it serves as a vital resource for students across all educational levels, from primary school to university. The platform is built on three main pillars: media, educational resources, and tutoring, featuring a library of over 300,000 user-generated educational resources. Skuola.net is acknowledged for its high-quality content and extensive moderation, establishing itself as a credible authority among students and educational institutions. The company also operates Ripetizioni.it, the top marketplace for online and in-person tutoring, connecting students with more than 30,000 tutors. Committed to enhancing student life, Skuola.net actively promotes educational and social responsibility initiatives in schools and universities, and has earned recognition as a Certified Company by Great Place to Work®.
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