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BlackSheep Ventures

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Milan, IT · Founded 2021 · 12 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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BlackSheep Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests exclusively in artificial intelligence companies, including vertical AI, domain-specific AI, ML infrastructure, and AI-enabled platforms. It focuses on Southern Europe and is regulated as an AIFM by the Bank of Italy.

AI & Machine Learning

Founders & leadership

UBUmberto Bottesini
Umberto BottesiniCo-Founder & General PartnerBefore founding the firm in 2020, he served as Chief Digital, Data & AI Officer and executive board member at dentsu international, and co-founded Simple Agency, which he led as CEO from 2008 to 2020. His earlier work includes a senior management role at WPP, the founding of Qreative and Prime Real Time, shareholder positions at PromoQui, and eight years as an adjunct associate professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

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Frequently asked questions

What does BlackSheep Ventures do?
BlackSheep Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests exclusively in artificial intelligence companies, including vertical AI, domain-specific AI, ML infrastructure, and AI-enabled platforms. It focuses on Southern Europe and is regulated as an AIFM by the Bank of Italy.
Who are BlackSheep Ventures's investors?
BlackSheep Ventures's investors include CDP Venture Capital.
Where is BlackSheep Ventures headquartered?
BlackSheep Ventures is headquartered in Milan, IT.