Blacksheep Ventures

Blacksheep Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 and based in Milan, Italy. It is notable for being the first European venture capital firm with an entrepreneurial background, specializing in MadTech. The firm focuses on investing in high-potential technology-driven companies that leverage artificial intelligence, big data, and automation, particularly in the context of marketing and advertising. Blacksheep Ventures targets investments from seed to Series B and other early-stage rounds, emphasizing the belief that the future of marketing will be dominated by intelligent, automated software solutions that enhance human decision-making.

Umberto Bottesini

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Marco Caradonna

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Marcello Giordani

Junior Partner

Sandro Moretti

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Giovanni Strocchi

Co-Founder and Senior Venture Partner

3 past transactions

Roibox

Venture Round in 2022
Roibox specializes in leveraging data and technology to deliver map-based solutions tailored to various consumer needs. The company develops a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that focuses on location data for advertising purposes. By conducting geo-diagnostics of marketing funnels, Roibox identifies and rectifies mismatches, enhancing campaign effectiveness. Their technology incorporates a vast array of data points—utilizing first-party data, campaign data, and socio-economic information—allowing marketers to optimize advertising performance efficiently. This comprehensive approach not only improves campaign outcomes but also streamlines the marketing process for teams.

iGenius

Series A in 2022
iGenius Srl is an artificial intelligence company based in Milan, Italy, with additional offices in San Jose, California; Sierre, Switzerland; and London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2016 by Uljan Sharka, the company specializes in developing software solutions that enhance data interaction for businesses. Its flagship product, crystal, simplifies data-driven decision-making by enabling users to extract insights from complex data through a conversational interface. Crystal utilizes machine learning to provide advanced connections between various data sources, delivering insights via voice and clear visualizations. This approach allows teams to receive proactive notifications and advice, ensuring they remain informed about significant changes in their data. iGenius has been recognized as one of Europe's leading SaaS companies and counts several Fortune 500 companies among its clients.

Anonymised

Seed Round in 2022
Anonymised is a software as a service (SaaS) platform that specializes in privacy-preserving marketing through the use of decentralized, zero-party data. The company provides a comprehensive identity and data management solution tailored for federated AI technology. Its offerings include personalized content access, targeted advertising, measurement tools, data control, customer analytics, and customer discovery. By keeping personal data on the consumer's device, Anonymised allows clients to enhance audience engagement while ensuring the protection of users' privacy.
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