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Club degli Investitori

Angel network

Turin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 33 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Club degli Investitori is a community of over 450 business angels focused on backing the best Italian founders. Beyond providing capital, the network emphasizes helping startups through introductions, connections to large companies and customers, operational support and commercial growth. It invests primarily at early stages, from pre-seed and seed bets through to companies that become market leaders, and positions itself around innovation and social impact within the Italian and broader startup ecosystem. The Club was ranked #7 in the Sifted 100: Southern Europe 2026 leaderboard of the most active startup investors in the region.

Invests inDeep TechSaaSSector AgnosticEuropeItalyTurin

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Turin, IT
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
3 investments
Tracked investments
28

Team · 33 people

from the firm's website & curated
Andrea Rota· Managing Director
Mauro Ferrari· Vice Chairman
Zeno Kastelic· Principal
Alessio Beverina· Executive Committee Member
Andrea Gatti· Executive Committee Member
Angelo Italiano· Executive Committee Memberin
Anna Maria Siccardi· Executive Committee Member
Axel Masucci· Executive Committee Member
Carolina Neri· Executive Committee Member
Filippo Sertorio· Executive Committee Member
Francesca Fiore· Executive Committee Member
Gabriel Zurlo· Digital & IT Consultant
Gianfranco Casati· Singapore Ambassador
Gioia Manetti· Executive Committee Member
Giorgio Barberis· Executive Committee Member
Marco Morchio· Executive Committee Member
Mario Moiso· Executive Committee Member
Pietro Mazza Midana· Executive Committee Member
Robert Day· Investment Analystin
Silvano Bernardi· Investment Manager
Silvia Rovere· Executive Committee Member
Silvia Zanardi· Office Manager
Simone Cimminelli· London Ambassador

What they invest in

from 27 of 28 portfolio companies

Deep Tech ×12AI & Machine Learning ×11SaaS ×8Cleantech ×7Biotech ×6Medical Devices ×6Enterprise Software ×5Healthtech ×5

HQs:Italy×8Switzerland×3United Kingdom×3European Union×2France×2United States×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 9 portfolio companies
56%
solo founders
5 of 9 mapped founding teams
31%
repeat founders
of 13 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×52 founders×23 founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data

Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna ×2Università Bocconi ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×3Economics ×3Engineering ×3Computer Science ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 13 founders with career history

Sorin Group ×2

Investments · 28 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 22024 · 52023 · 32022 · 213 dated

AndromedAIandromed.aiin✓ verified

AndromedAI provides an AI-powered platform that optimizes eCommerce product catalogs and content to improve discoverability across Google and AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT and Google AI Mode.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceSaaS

Francesco BurelliinVairo Di PasqualeinStefano OrlandoinAlberto Barberis(CEO)in

Co-investorsNana BiancaCDP Venture CapitalThe Techshop SGR

1000 Farmacie1000farmacie.itin

1000Farmacie is an Italian online pharmacy and parapharmacy marketplace that aggregates products from over 60 partner pharmacies and other sellers, offering over 100,000 products for health and wellness including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, veterinary medicines, homeopathic and ayurvedic products, with home delivery across Italy.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceHealthtechItaly, IT

Nicolo Petrone(Founder)inAlberto Marchetti(Founder)in

Co-investorsItalian Angels for GrowthLIFTTP101 Ventures

Acbcacbc.comin

ACBC Group is a consulting firm specializing in transformation and innovation for fashion, luxury, and lifestyle brands.

Circular EconomyConsumerEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodNew MaterialsMilan, IT

Edoardo Iannuzzi(Chief Innovation Officer, Co-founder)inGio Giacobbe(CEO)in

Co-investorsGrowth Engine

Aikospaceaikospace.comin

AIKO provides onboard data management and intelligence software for Earth observation satellites and payload teams, enabling autonomous processing and adaptation across the entire payload lifecycle from acquisition to exploitation.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechToulouse, IT

Lorenzo Feruglio(Chief Executive Officer)inAlessandro Benetton(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsDeep Ocean Capital SGR S.P.A.

Algor Educationalgoreducation.comin

Algor is an AI-powered learning platform that transforms educational materials (text, images, audio, video) into interactive study aids like mind maps, concept maps, flashcards, summaries, and quizzes.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

Giovanni Cioffi(Founder)in

Co-investorsEmerge Education

Alkemist Bioalkemistbio.comin

ALKemist Bio develops immunotherapies targeting the ALK oncogene in cancer by engineering autologous T cells with synthetic receptors to recognize and eliminate ALK-positive tumor cells.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices

Roberto Chiarle

Co-investorsClaris VenturesItalian Angels for GrowthLIFTT

Alomanaalomana.comin𝕏Mar 2026

Alomana is an enterprise AI operating system that deploys autonomous AI agents to run business processes end-to-end across finance, sales, and operations.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Giuseppe Ettorre(Founder)in

Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalFounders FactoryItalian Angels for Growth

Annaidaannaida.chinDec 2024 · $600K

ANNAIDA develops non-invasive technology to analyze cellular chemistry and metabolic properties without damaging microscopic life.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechFemTechMedical Devices

Co-investorsExcellis HoldingPrivilège Ventures

Aorticlabaorticlab.chin

AorticLab develops medical devices and solutions for cardiovascular applications.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMilan, CH

Franco Osta(CEO, Founder)inEnrico Pasquino(CSO, Founder)in

Co-investorsItalian Angels for GrowthDoorway

Deepmirrordeepmirror.aiinPre-Seed · Jul 2024

DeepMirror develops AI software for hit-to-candidate molecule design in drug discovery, enabling teams to generate novel chemical candidates and predict molecular properties using proprietary data while maintaining strict data privacy and IP security.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

Co-investorsExcellis HoldingTwin Path Ventures

Electrago-electra.comin𝕏

Electra operates a network of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles across Europe, aiming to remove adoption barriers by making EV charging convenient and time-efficient for motorists.

CleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation

Aurelien de Meaux(Founder)in

Co-investorsFrstKima VenturesLowercarbon CapitalSnowflake VenturesStellantis Ventures

Electraelectra.aeroin𝕏

Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for short-distance regional aviation.

CleantechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationManassas, US

John Langford(Founder)in

BoardJohn Hansman(Key Technical Advisor)Mark Drela(Key Technical Advisor)Mark Drela, PhD(Technical Advisor)Yannick Bonnaire(Technical Advisor)Oliver Masefield, PhD(Engineering Advisor)

Co-investorsOUTPOST VENTURESBHP VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesCapricorn Investment GroupCollaborative FundEarth Venture Capital+8 more

Electra Vehicleselectravehicles.comin𝕏

Electra AI offers an AI software platform ("AI Brain for Batteries") that provides real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimization for batteries used in utility-scale energy storage systems (BESS), EVs, robotics, and aviation.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy

Co-investorsHuntington Angels NetworkLaunchpad Venture GroupLIFTTUnited VenturesHyperplane Venture CapitalStellantis Ventures

Fitprimefitprime.comin

Fitprime offers wellness solutions aimed at building healthier habits and connecting work with well-being, positioning itself as a bridge between the workplace and health.

Future of WorkHealthtechHR TechSaaSWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsItalian Angels for GrowthLVenture GroupVertis SGR

Fluorokfluorok.comin𝕏Seed · Sep 2024 · $10M

FluoRok, a spin-out of the University of Oxford, develops patented fluorinating technologies to produce fluorochemicals such as Li-ion battery electrolytes, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical ingredients without generating toxic hydrofluoric acid.

CleantechDeep TechNew Materials

Gabriele Pupo(CEO & Founder)inVéronique Gouverneur(Founder)in

Co-investorsExcellis HoldingGGFGreen Generation FundOxford Science Enterprises

Glautglaut.cominApr 2024 · $1.4M

Glaut is an AI-powered market research platform that runs AI-moderated voice interviews and performs automatic thematic coding, entity recognition, and interpretative analysis of open-ended responses, delivering dashboards, CSV/SPSS exports, and executive reports.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSEurope, EU

Niccolo Valerio(Founder)in

Co-investorsBrainstorm VenturesItalian Founders FundAlecla7Frontline Ventures

Greenjetsgreenjets.cominPre-Seed · Feb 2023

Greenjets is a company drawing on aerospace and automotive engineering expertise to develop technology in the aviation sector.

CleantechDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationLondon, GB

Anmol Manohar(CEO)Guido Monterzino(CTO)in

Co-investors7percent VenturesBlossom CapitalCoalitionExcellis HoldingKern Venture GroupMD One Ventures+2 more

Jet HRjethr.comin

Jet HR is an Italian platform for hiring, managing, and paying employees in Italy, and it offers a free database of Italian venture capital firms, angel investors, incubators, and accelerators for startup founders raising capital.

FintechHR TechSaaSMilan, IT

Francesco Scalambrino(Founder)inHR Tech SaaS Francesco Scalambrino(Founder)Marco Ogliengo(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsFiDi VenturesItalian Founders FundLVenture GroupMoonfire VenturesPICUS CAPITALProximity Capital+6 more

Juniperjuniperbiosci.cominDec 2025

A biosciences company combining targeted diagnostics and therapeutic delivery to improve outcomes in oncology.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Alex Agnoletto(CEO, Co-Founder & Board Member)in

Co-investorsNovaCapitalFifth WallRedpoint VenturesRibbit CapitalSBI Mutual Fund

Lever Bioleverbio.cominDec 2025

Lever Bio develops immunotherapy drug candidates in immuno-oncology, partnering with top researchers and academic institutions to translate discoveries into cancer immunotherapies.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Pietro Puglisi(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsClaris VenturesExor VenturesItalian Angels for GrowthOra Global

Mintneuromintneuro.comin𝕏Pre-Seed · Nov 2024 · $1.3M

MintNeuro designs purpose-built, low-power integrated circuits for neural implants, supporting functions like neural signal acquisition, stimulation, power management, and on-chip signal processing.

Deep TechMedical DevicesSemiconductors

Dorian Haci(Co-Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsExcellis Holding

Myvistomyvisto.itin

Visto is a platform that helps brands source custom video content from creators and brand enthusiasts, offering services ranging from open creative challenges to fully produced custom videos and strategic consultation on video distribution.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Paolo Tenna(Founder)in

Co-investorsElysia Capital

Nebulynebuly.comin𝕏

Nebuly provides tools for analyzing and validating user interactions with AI chatbots and conversational systems.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Renaissance Fusionrenfusion.euinSeed · Jan 2023 · $16M

Renaissance Fusion develops fusion energy technology in Grenoble, France, focusing on high-temperature superconductors and liquid metal technologies to create clean, abundant energy.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyGrenoble, FR

Francesco Volpe(Co-founder)inMartin Kupp(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsLowercarbon CapitalBpifranceExcellis HoldingHCVCJuniperLOWERCARBON+3 more

Toffeextoffeex.comin𝕏Series A · Nov 2022 · $6M

ToffeeX develops physics-driven generative design software for engineers to create optimized designs for thermal and fluid components such as heat sinks, cold plates, manifolds, and cooling systems.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechSaaSLondon, GB

Marco Pietropaoli(CEO)inFrancesco Montomoli(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstExcellis HoldingIQ CapitalPresidio VenturesType One Ventures

UNGUESSunguess.ioinJan 2023

UNGUESS operates a crowdtesting platform that combines a profiled community of testers with proprietary technology to run functional testing, UX research, and security testing for companies.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsClub Italia Investimenti 2Growth EngineItalian Angels for GrowthP101 VenturesRound2 Capital PartnersFondo Italiano d'Investimento SGR S.p.A.

Zaphirozaphiro.chinSeed · May 2022 · $4M

Zaphiro develops software for monitoring and automating electrical networks used by public utilities and grid operators, with emphasis on cybersecurity and integration with renewable energy sources to support the energy transition.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyNot specified, CH

Paolo Romano(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inLorenzo Zanni(Founder & Chief Operating Officer)inMarco Pignati(Founder & Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalExcellis Holding

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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Club degli Investitori made?
Club degli Investitori has 28 tracked investments, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Club degli Investitori invest at?
Club degli Investitori invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Club degli Investitori focus on?
Club degli Investitori focuses on Deep Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Club degli Investitori located?
Club degli Investitori is headquartered in Turin, IT.
Does Club degli Investitori lead rounds?
Yes, Club degli Investitori leads investment rounds.
Who does Club degli Investitori co-invest with?
Club degli Investitori most often shares deals with Italian Angels for Growth, LIFTT, Moonfire Ventures, among 15 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Tappa Piemonte 2024 – Giancarlo Rocchietti, presidente Club degli Investitori

Italia Economy · Giancarlo Rocchietti

Disegnare il futuro 2023 (TO) - Giancarlo Rocchietti, presidente Club degli Investitori

Italia Economy · Giancarlo Rocchietti

Giancarlo Rocchietti, presidente Club degli Investitori - video intervista di Piemonte Economy

Italia Economy · Giancarlo Rocchietti

Andrea Rota, Managing Director del Club degli Investitori

Italia Economy · Andrea Rota

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