PranaVentures

PranaVentures is an operational venture capital fund launched in 2021 with the goal of filling the funding gap between newly established and startup companies supporting them to grow and quickly reach the next stage of development. The investment strategy is focused on seed and post-seed startups operating in the digital space, with an interest in innovative sectors such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, software as a service (SaaS), e-commerce and marketplaces. Leveraging a wide network of stakeholders, PranaVentures supports emerging entrepreneurs with capital and strategic expertise.

Alessandro Del Guerra

Partner and Chief Leagl Officer

Semoli, Alessio

President and Managing Partner

Ilaria Soro

Junior Business Analyst

16 past transactions

Cosmico

Series A in 2024
We are the platform connecting digital talents with the most ambitious companies, using remote work. We have over 8,000 members and our talents have accelerated dozens of projects alongside big names like Accenture Song, Tangity, Frog, Fjord, Sketchin, EY but also aggressive start-ups like Scalapay, Gimme5, Flowe, Unguess. If you are a digital professional: we offer you a community in which to grow your talent through experiences, networks and cosmic projects. If you are a company: we offer you access to a community of designers, developers and marketers from which to select the talents to accelerate your digital transformation projects. Whether you are a manager or a digital professional, Cosmico is here to help you find your space

Daze

Series A in 2024
Daze is an Italian hi-tech startup developing smart chargers for electric vehicles (EVs). Founded in 2016, Daze spent 3 years mainly focusing on pure R&D activities to create the first both autonomous and conductive charger for EVs: DazePlug. During 2020 Daze has also developed, started to produce and sell two “classic” EV charging products: DazeBox (for home charging) and DazeMax (for shared charging). In 2021 product sales exceeded 3,800 units and revenues approached 1.9 million Euro, with CAGR of 330% between 2019 and 2021. From June 2021 the company is also benefitting from a grant of 2.5 million Euro from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, which is and will be used to push forward DazePlug development. In 2022 revenues grow over 5 million Euro with positive EBITDA, Daze Iberica started the operations. 2023 is the year of expansion, Daze France is starting the operations and new business models and new products are added to the business

BeSafe Group

Series A in 2023
BeSafe Group offers a comprehensive solution for the hospitality industry by integrating insurance services with hotel management systems. Through its BeSafe Rate, the company enables hotels to provide an insured booking option, ensuring that travelers receive protection against fluctuating reservation rates and cancellations. This service allows guests to automatically activate travel insurance when selecting the BeSafe Rate during their booking process. Additionally, BeSafe Pay streamlines the payment process for hotel reservations, accommodating various payment methods, including pre-payments and deposits. By combining these offerings, BeSafe Group helps hotels enhance their service and promotes the sale of insured travel packages directly through their websites and at hotel locations.

Jet HR

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Jet HR is a cloud-based payroll administration platform aimed at reducing bureaucracy in payroll and human resources for small and medium-sized businesses. The platform simplifies the management of employee-related tasks by offering solutions for payroll, benefits, compliance, attendance, expense reports, and other operational needs. By streamlining these processes, Jet HR enables companies to focus on their core business activities while efficiently handling administrative responsibilities.

Hercle

Seed Round in 2023
Hercle is a FinTech company that develops low-latency technology that offers end-to-end prime-brokerage solutions and trading algorithms to institutional investors who are interested in gaining exposure to crypto-assets.

Cosmico

Venture Round in 2023
We are the platform connecting digital talents with the most ambitious companies, using remote work. We have over 8,000 members and our talents have accelerated dozens of projects alongside big names like Accenture Song, Tangity, Frog, Fjord, Sketchin, EY but also aggressive start-ups like Scalapay, Gimme5, Flowe, Unguess. If you are a digital professional: we offer you a community in which to grow your talent through experiences, networks and cosmic projects. If you are a company: we offer you access to a community of designers, developers and marketers from which to select the talents to accelerate your digital transformation projects. Whether you are a manager or a digital professional, Cosmico is here to help you find your space

Factanza

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of a digital platform designed to offer media services to make information accessible to everyone. The company's platform produces press reviews, insights, articles, video documentaries, and many other formats united by clear and immediate language and bright colors, enabling people to avail themselves of tools to make free and informed decisions.

Aryel

Seed Round in 2023
Aryel is a software-as-a-service platform that specializes in augmented reality marketing solutions, enabling brands and creative agencies to design engaging and immersive advertising campaigns. Through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, users can easily create and distribute campaigns using a media-agnostic ad tag. Aryel’s offerings include product visualization, print media integration, packaging features, and gamification, allowing brands to enhance their marketing efforts across various channels. The platform also provides tools for measuring campaign goals and conversions, facilitating connections with widely used marketing tools, and supporting brands in analyzing and scaling their marketing initiatives throughout the customer journey.

Hygge

Seed Round in 2022
Hygge provides a portion of pet food to create the perfect kibble for dogs, giving the right kibble for our dogs is the first step to keeping them healthy and happy for a long time.

BeSafe Group

Seed Round in 2022
BeSafe Group offers a comprehensive solution for the hospitality industry by integrating insurance services with hotel management systems. Through its BeSafe Rate, the company enables hotels to provide an insured booking option, ensuring that travelers receive protection against fluctuating reservation rates and cancellations. This service allows guests to automatically activate travel insurance when selecting the BeSafe Rate during their booking process. Additionally, BeSafe Pay streamlines the payment process for hotel reservations, accommodating various payment methods, including pre-payments and deposits. By combining these offerings, BeSafe Group helps hotels enhance their service and promotes the sale of insured travel packages directly through their websites and at hotel locations.

BeSafe Rate

Venture Round in 2022
BeSafe Rate is insurance for the hospitality industry. They provide services that include hotel, hospitality, tourism, hoteliers, hotel management, disintermediation, hotel tools, insured rates, digital solutions for hospitality professionals, and insurtech.

Sharewood

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sharewood operates an online marketplace in Europe that facilitates the rental of outdoor sports equipment such as bikes, skis, and surfboards. This platform allows owners of underutilized gear to set their own rental prices, providing them with an opportunity to earn additional income. Renters benefit from cost savings compared to traditional rental options while also connecting with a community of outdoor enthusiasts who share similar interests. Sharewood promotes a culture of sharing that aligns with eco-tourism principles, enabling users to exchange not only equipment but also valuable tips and experiences related to outdoor activities. By fostering this vertical community, Sharewood positions itself as a unique alternative to conventional rental services, emphasizing collaboration and sustainability in outdoor recreation.

Ring33

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Ring33 is a company that develops innovative technological platforms aimed at evaluating the value of residential properties. Focusing on the rent-to-own market, Ring33 strives to transform the home purchasing experience, particularly for millennials. By utilizing data-driven technologies, the company seeks to capitalize on opportunities within the realms of big data and business intelligence. This approach enables Ring33 to deliver reliable predictions and insights on market trends, ensuring high-quality services that prioritize lifestyle, customer satisfaction, financial sustainability, and a broad geographical reach.

PonyU

Seed Round in 2021
PonyU is an urban express delivery service that facilitates efficient intracity logistics by connecting individuals who need to send shipments with users traveling along the same route. This model allows anyone to participate as a "pony," enabling them to earn money during their spare time while completing deliveries. PonyU's algorithm optimizes delivery routes, significantly reducing travel distances and ensuring faster service. The platform is particularly beneficial for restaurants and e-commerce businesses, providing them with a reliable and cost-effective solution for their delivery needs.

Aryel

Seed Round in 2021
Aryel is a software-as-a-service platform that specializes in augmented reality marketing solutions, enabling brands and creative agencies to design engaging and immersive advertising campaigns. Through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, users can easily create and distribute campaigns using a media-agnostic ad tag. Aryel’s offerings include product visualization, print media integration, packaging features, and gamification, allowing brands to enhance their marketing efforts across various channels. The platform also provides tools for measuring campaign goals and conversions, facilitating connections with widely used marketing tools, and supporting brands in analyzing and scaling their marketing initiatives throughout the customer journey.

Qvin

Seed Round in 2018
Qvin is a healthcare service that offers a unique approach to women's health by utilizing menstrual blood as a non-invasive diagnostic tool. The company has developed a blood analysis pad that tracks menstrual blood to detect various health conditions. This innovative technology provides women with actionable insights about their health through a mobile application, allowing them to self-diagnose and report gynecological abnormalities promptly. By enabling women to monitor existing health issues and proactively screen for potential ones, Qvin empowers them to enter doctor visits better informed and more confident about their health.
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