We are founders.
roots and global ambitions.
There from
the beginning
We’re built by founders, for founders. Our community unites Italy’s top entrepreneurs —those still grinding, those who have scaled, and those who’ve exited and are now giving back.
We lead or co-lead Pre-seed and Seed rounds in the most promising Italian startups, unlocking global capital when it’s time to scale. We back Italian founders worldwide with a fast, founder-friendly process, and we help international startups land and grow in Italy through our unique network.
We are Italy’s first founder-backed VC — the partner the country’s best entrepreneurs want and deserve.
We’re looking for:
- Unlimited ambition and global mindset
- Exceptional and passionate founders
- Extreme transparency
- No fear to fail and iterate
We’re offering:
- €250k to €2m initial investment
- Active support from our operating team and founders community
- Founder friendly terms and conditions (we have been on the other side!)
- Speed and transparency
Do you want to share your business idea with us?
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Jet HR
Digital payroll management and HR processes for SMBs. SaaS solution targeting business owners and HR professionals.
Glaut
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Skillvue
Skillvue is an AI-based Skills Platform that supports companies in analyzing candidates' and employee's skills at scale, enabling them to make more informed and quicker decisions in recruitment, internal mobility and talent development processes.
Salupay
Salupay is a revenue collection software for healthcare clinics that brings efficiency and automation allowing doctors to focus on their jobs and patients to have better access to care.
Complaion
An AI-first service to help SMBs achieve, maintain and leverage ISO level
Sava
Revolutionizing health monitoring with advanced, painless biosensing technology.
Aquila
IoT-powered ESG tracking for sustainable finance through automated data integration.
Peekz
AI-powered companions redefining networking with personalized career growth.
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Brum
Digital driver’s license solution for faster, efficient, and safer licensing.
Excellence Learning
Excellence Learning is an AI-powered tutoring platform specializing in math and science for 4th-12th graders.
TaDa
Excellence Learning is an AI-powered tutoring platform specializing in math and science for 4th-12th graders.
ReportAId
ReportAid is a pioneering AI-driven platform designed to transform medical reports into actionable insights.
Discover our Venture Founders, Entrepreneurs, and Professionals
Unlocking Italy’s next GREAT founders
Italian Founders Fund is managed by Koinos Capital SGR, an investment company built by entrepreneurs as well as industry and tech leaders. Our aim is to transform businesses into international platforms.
We know that building a global winner is a challenge, and believe that our know-how can boost focus and passion in order to drive business transformation and growth.
