Italian Angels for Growth

Italian Angels for Growth, founded in 2007 and based in Milan, Italy, is an angel investor network dedicated to supporting early-stage startups. The organization facilitates access to venture opportunities for its members, who have collectively invested over 22 million Euros in 41 startups primarily in the seed and Series A stages. The sectors of interest include Medtech, SaaS, e-commerce, Fintech, and various high-tech fields. Each investment opportunity undergoes thorough vetting by a professional team, complemented by input from seasoned members of the network. Following investment, startups benefit from the guidance of up to two Investment Champions, who leverage their expertise to enhance the companies' chances of success.

Leonardo Giagnoni

Managing Director

Matteo Leonardi

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Italy

Deliveristo

Venture Round in 2022
Deliveristo Srl operates a B2B digital marketplace focused on food delivery services, catering specifically to the hospitality sector, including hotels, restaurants, and cafes. Founded in 2017 and based in Milan, Italy, the platform offers a wide range of food products such as pasta, rice, cheeses, meats, and condiments. It facilitates direct ordering from farmers and distributors, eliminating intermediaries and streamlining the supply chain for HoReCa operators. The platform features order management capabilities that allow businesses to manage their customers, products, and pricing efficiently, while also providing insights through statistics and reports.

GenomeUp

Seed Round in 2022
GenomeUp is a Rome-based healthtech startup that specializes in AI-powered solutions for genetic analysis and clinical decision support in disease management. Its mission is to establish a global reference platform that aids clinical decision-making for hospitals, laboratories, research centers, and pharmaceutical companies. By leveraging advanced technology, GenomeUp aims to accelerate diagnosis times, enhance patient care, and contribute to health prevention efforts, all within a 24-hour timeframe. Committed to social responsibility, the founders have transformed GenomeUp into an Italian Benefit Corporation, emphasizing sustainability, transparency, and a focus on the well-being of stakeholders, communities, and the environment.

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.

Deliveristo

Series A in 2020
Deliveristo Srl operates a B2B digital marketplace focused on food delivery services, catering specifically to the hospitality sector, including hotels, restaurants, and cafes. Founded in 2017 and based in Milan, Italy, the platform offers a wide range of food products such as pasta, rice, cheeses, meats, and condiments. It facilitates direct ordering from farmers and distributors, eliminating intermediaries and streamlining the supply chain for HoReCa operators. The platform features order management capabilities that allow businesses to manage their customers, products, and pricing efficiently, while also providing insights through statistics and reports.

Apical

Seed Round in 2019
Apical is a community-focused organization in Italy that connects around 8,000 individuals and impactful organizations engaged in activism. It provides an open platform aimed at fostering a fully equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future. By facilitating events, research initiatives, and collaborative working groups, Apical enables both individuals and organizations to share ideas and work on common projects and causes. Additionally, the organization offers training courses and support programs to empower its members in their activism efforts.

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.

InVRsion

Seed Round in 2018
InVRsion s.r.l. specializes in creating customized virtual reality (VR) solutions tailored for the consumer packaged goods, retail, and real estate sectors. Based in Milan, Italy, with an office in New York, the company was founded in 2015 and focuses on delivering realistic simulations that enhance sales effectiveness while reducing costs. One of its key offerings, ShelfZone, is a cloud-based SaaS application that allows users to simulate stores, products, and shopping experiences in VR, providing a high level of realism. This platform supports various applications, including trade marketing presentations, training, consumer research, and virtual commerce. Additionally, InVRsion is involved in 3D product digitalization, particularly in producing digital twins for fast-moving consumer goods. By integrating advanced technologies, InVRsion aims to help retailers and brands improve product value perception and analyze consumer behavior effectively.

GenomeUp

Seed Round in 2018
GenomeUp is a Rome-based healthtech startup that specializes in AI-powered solutions for genetic analysis and clinical decision support in disease management. Its mission is to establish a global reference platform that aids clinical decision-making for hospitals, laboratories, research centers, and pharmaceutical companies. By leveraging advanced technology, GenomeUp aims to accelerate diagnosis times, enhance patient care, and contribute to health prevention efforts, all within a 24-hour timeframe. Committed to social responsibility, the founders have transformed GenomeUp into an Italian Benefit Corporation, emphasizing sustainability, transparency, and a focus on the well-being of stakeholders, communities, and the environment.

Artemest

Series A in 2018
Artemest s.r.l. is an online marketplace based in Milan, Italy, that specializes in handmade luxury products crafted by Italian artisans. Founded in 2015, the platform features a diverse collection of home décor items, fine arts, and jewelry, including furniture, lighting, textiles, and decorative art. In addition to these categories, Artemest offers lifestyle products such as candles, clocks, leather goods, and travel accessories. The company aims to provide a unique shopping experience by showcasing the craftsmanship behind each piece through curated content and videos that highlight artisans at work. Artemest serves a global audience, connecting connoisseurs with extraordinary handmade creations and celebrating Italy's rich tradition of craftsmanship.

PlayWood

Seed Round in 2017
Playwood is an interior design company based in Reggio Emilia, Italy, specializing in an innovative modular furniture system. This system incorporates unique connectors and boards that allow customers to create a variety of furniture pieces, such as desks, shelves, and stools, according to their own specifications. The connectors facilitate easy assembly without the need for specialized tools or manufacturing facilities, making it accessible for anyone to construct their own custom furniture. Additionally, the open-source technology employed by Playwood features adjustable fixing options and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, enhancing the versatility of the furniture solutions it offers.

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.

Artemest

Seed Round in 2017
Artemest s.r.l. is an online marketplace based in Milan, Italy, that specializes in handmade luxury products crafted by Italian artisans. Founded in 2015, the platform features a diverse collection of home décor items, fine arts, and jewelry, including furniture, lighting, textiles, and decorative art. In addition to these categories, Artemest offers lifestyle products such as candles, clocks, leather goods, and travel accessories. The company aims to provide a unique shopping experience by showcasing the craftsmanship behind each piece through curated content and videos that highlight artisans at work. Artemest serves a global audience, connecting connoisseurs with extraordinary handmade creations and celebrating Italy's rich tradition of craftsmanship.

Fitprime

Venture Round in 2016
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.

wineOwine

Venture Round in 2016
wineOwine S.r.l. is an e-commerce platform based in Rome, Italy, that specializes in retailing wines sourced from small Italian wineries. Founded in December 2013, the company operates as a private wine club, offering its members an extensive selection of wines. By focusing on small producers, wineOwine aims to connect wine enthusiasts with unique and high-quality offerings that may not be widely available in traditional retail settings.

Angiodroid

Venture Round in 2015
Angiodroid srl is a medical technology company based in San Lazzaro di Savena, Italy, specializing in hemodynamics, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology. The company develops an automatic injection system for carbon dioxide angiography, which serves as a contrast medium for peripheral interventional angiography. Its key products include a carbon dioxide injector and a single-use kit that consists of French catheters and a custom connection line. By combining clinical and engineering expertise, Angiodroid aims to enhance treatment options for patients, particularly those with diabetic disease and renal failure, while minimizing complications associated with procedures.

Musement

Series A in 2015
Musement is a prominent online platform specializing in tours and activities, offering travelers the opportunity to discover and book local experiences across more than 140 countries. Established in Milan in 2013, the company has grown to feature over 215,000 experiences, including excursions, activities, and tickets, available through its website and mobile app. Catering to a global audience, Musement ensures easy and secure bookings, providing immediate access to venues and events, as well as personalized recommendations tailored to users' interests. The platform operates in 450 cities and supports multiple languages, making it a valuable resource for international travelers seeking to maximize their enjoyment of in-destination activities. Musement has garnered recognition in various international publications and has received accolades for its user-friendly technology, including being named one of Apple's 'Best Apps' in Europe. In 2017, the company expanded its offerings by acquiring the travel content platform Triposo, enhancing its ability to deliver hyper-personalized travel content and booking options.

Musement

Angel Round in 2013
Musement is a prominent online platform specializing in tours and activities, offering travelers the opportunity to discover and book local experiences across more than 140 countries. Established in Milan in 2013, the company has grown to feature over 215,000 experiences, including excursions, activities, and tickets, available through its website and mobile app. Catering to a global audience, Musement ensures easy and secure bookings, providing immediate access to venues and events, as well as personalized recommendations tailored to users' interests. The platform operates in 450 cities and supports multiple languages, making it a valuable resource for international travelers seeking to maximize their enjoyment of in-destination activities. Musement has garnered recognition in various international publications and has received accolades for its user-friendly technology, including being named one of Apple's 'Best Apps' in Europe. In 2017, the company expanded its offerings by acquiring the travel content platform Triposo, enhancing its ability to deliver hyper-personalized travel content and booking options.

Angiodroid

Seed Round in 2013
Angiodroid srl is a medical technology company based in San Lazzaro di Savena, Italy, specializing in hemodynamics, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology. The company develops an automatic injection system for carbon dioxide angiography, which serves as a contrast medium for peripheral interventional angiography. Its key products include a carbon dioxide injector and a single-use kit that consists of French catheters and a custom connection line. By combining clinical and engineering expertise, Angiodroid aims to enhance treatment options for patients, particularly those with diabetic disease and renal failure, while minimizing complications associated with procedures.

Margherita Inventions

Seed Round in 2012
Margherita Inventions Srl is an Italy-based company dedicated to developing a medical device known as fingerguard, which is designed to prevent accidental needlestick injuries. This innovative device aims to reduce the risk of transmission of hematologically transmissible infections, including viral hepatitis, AIDS, and malaria. The company targets a diverse audience, including medical professionals such as professors in medicine and surgery, biomedical engineers, hospital nurses, general practitioners, emergency paramedics, and medical guard physicians. Margherita Inventions is located in San Felice sul Panaro, Italy, and focuses on enhancing safety within medical environments.
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