Milano Investment Partners

Milano Investment Partners SGR, established in 2017 and based in Milan, Italy, is a venture capital firm specializing in investments across various sectors, including technology, consumer products, and lifestyle. The firm manages multiple alternative and reserved funds, with a focus on different growth stages of portfolio companies and geographical markets. Milano Investment Partners aims to provide investors with access to high-growth opportunities, particularly in the U.S. and Northern Europe. The firm launched U-Start Ventures in 2021, a multi-compartment fund designed for club deals, and Cliffs, which targets early-stage deep-tech investments. Milano Investment Partners is dedicated to supporting a new generation of entrepreneurs, leveraging its extensive investing and operational experience, along with a global network, to help portfolio companies scale and achieve their potential.

Dendi, Massimiliano

Partner

Past deals in Adriatic

Poke House

Venture Round in 2023
Poke House is a restaurant chain that focuses on the production and delivery of poke bowls, a traditional Hawaiian dish. The company specializes in creating fresh and wholesome meals that typically feature marinated fish, sticky rice, pickles, and noodles, all prepared with high-quality ingredients and house-made dressings. By industrializing the production process, Poke House aims to streamline its offerings for food delivery platforms while promoting a message of positivity and wellness. The brand emphasizes the importance of fresh ingredients, enabling customers to enjoy a nutritious dining experience with friends and family.

Miscusi

Venture Round in 2023
Miscusi operates a chain of restaurants that specializes in providing a diverse range of pasta dishes, including flavors such as salmon cream, bolognese sauce, tomato, bacon and egg, and Genovese pesto. The company aims to enhance the dining experience by promoting a Mediterranean lifestyle and making people happy through its culinary offerings. Additionally, Miscusi is committed to social change and environmental sustainability, seeking to create a positive impact through its business practices. Customers can also shop for their products online, broadening access to their unique Italian cuisine.

Foodelux

Series B in 2021
Foodelux is an international wholesaler of Italian products. A chance meeting between Andrea Salati and Andrea Bertoldi resulted in the formation of the company. Foodelux was founded in 2012.

Velasca

Convertible Note in 2021
Velasca is a direct-to-consumer brand established in 2013, specializing in handcrafted leather shoes and accessories made in Italy. The company offers a range of products, including casual and elegant shoes, belts, bags, socks, wallets, and scarves, all reflecting the rich tradition of Italian craftsmanship. With several retail locations in Italy, Velasca is also focusing on international expansion to reach a broader audience. By providing quality products at accessible prices, Velasca aims to make luxury Italian footwear more attainable for consumers.

La Passione

Venture Round in 2021
La Passione Srl, founded in 2013 and based in Manerba del Garda, Italy, specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality cycling apparel. The company offers a diverse range of clothing, including jerseys, jackets, and bib shorts, tailored for both road and urban cycling. La Passione emphasizes the importance of comfort and premium quality in its products, which are crafted using fine materials sourced from suppliers across Italy and Europe. The company is dedicated to sustainable practices, closely monitoring its providers and production processes to ensure respect for nature and living beings. Extensive research and development underpin the creation of its collections, allowing customers to enjoy a superior cycling experience.

Miscusi

Convertible Note in 2021
Miscusi operates a chain of restaurants that specializes in providing a diverse range of pasta dishes, including flavors such as salmon cream, bolognese sauce, tomato, bacon and egg, and Genovese pesto. The company aims to enhance the dining experience by promoting a Mediterranean lifestyle and making people happy through its culinary offerings. Additionally, Miscusi is committed to social change and environmental sustainability, seeking to create a positive impact through its business practices. Customers can also shop for their products online, broadening access to their unique Italian cuisine.

Poke House

Series B in 2021
Poke House is a restaurant chain that focuses on the production and delivery of poke bowls, a traditional Hawaiian dish. The company specializes in creating fresh and wholesome meals that typically feature marinated fish, sticky rice, pickles, and noodles, all prepared with high-quality ingredients and house-made dressings. By industrializing the production process, Poke House aims to streamline its offerings for food delivery platforms while promoting a message of positivity and wellness. The brand emphasizes the importance of fresh ingredients, enabling customers to enjoy a nutritious dining experience with friends and family.

Poke House

Venture Round in 2020
Poke House is a restaurant chain that focuses on the production and delivery of poke bowls, a traditional Hawaiian dish. The company specializes in creating fresh and wholesome meals that typically feature marinated fish, sticky rice, pickles, and noodles, all prepared with high-quality ingredients and house-made dressings. By industrializing the production process, Poke House aims to streamline its offerings for food delivery platforms while promoting a message of positivity and wellness. The brand emphasizes the importance of fresh ingredients, enabling customers to enjoy a nutritious dining experience with friends and family.

Velasca

Series A in 2019
Velasca is a direct-to-consumer brand established in 2013, specializing in handcrafted leather shoes and accessories made in Italy. The company offers a range of products, including casual and elegant shoes, belts, bags, socks, wallets, and scarves, all reflecting the rich tradition of Italian craftsmanship. With several retail locations in Italy, Velasca is also focusing on international expansion to reach a broader audience. By providing quality products at accessible prices, Velasca aims to make luxury Italian footwear more attainable for consumers.

Foodelux

Series A in 2019
Foodelux is an international wholesaler of Italian products. A chance meeting between Andrea Salati and Andrea Bertoldi resulted in the formation of the company. Foodelux was founded in 2012.

Manebi

Series A in 2019
Manebi specializes in the production and distribution of handmade espadrilles, a traditional Spanish footwear. The company employs skilled craftsmen to create these shoes using natural jute, which is known for its durability and sustainability. To enhance the longevity of its products, Manebi incorporates a thin rubber layer that protects the jute from humidity and water contact. This focus on quality and craftsmanship allows the brand to offer fashionable and reliable footwear and beachwear accessories, appealing to customers seeking both style and functionality.

Miscusi

Series B in 2018
Miscusi operates a chain of restaurants that specializes in providing a diverse range of pasta dishes, including flavors such as salmon cream, bolognese sauce, tomato, bacon and egg, and Genovese pesto. The company aims to enhance the dining experience by promoting a Mediterranean lifestyle and making people happy through its culinary offerings. Additionally, Miscusi is committed to social change and environmental sustainability, seeking to create a positive impact through its business practices. Customers can also shop for their products online, broadening access to their unique Italian cuisine.

Velasca

Series B in 2018
Velasca is a direct-to-consumer brand established in 2013, specializing in handcrafted leather shoes and accessories made in Italy. The company offers a range of products, including casual and elegant shoes, belts, bags, socks, wallets, and scarves, all reflecting the rich tradition of Italian craftsmanship. With several retail locations in Italy, Velasca is also focusing on international expansion to reach a broader audience. By providing quality products at accessible prices, Velasca aims to make luxury Italian footwear more attainable for consumers.

Miscusi

Series A in 2017
Miscusi operates a chain of restaurants that specializes in providing a diverse range of pasta dishes, including flavors such as salmon cream, bolognese sauce, tomato, bacon and egg, and Genovese pesto. The company aims to enhance the dining experience by promoting a Mediterranean lifestyle and making people happy through its culinary offerings. Additionally, Miscusi is committed to social change and environmental sustainability, seeking to create a positive impact through its business practices. Customers can also shop for their products online, broadening access to their unique Italian cuisine.
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