What stage does Doorway invest at?

Doorway invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.

What sectors does Doorway focus on?

Doorway focuses on Consumer, Sector Agnostic.

Where is Doorway located?

Doorway is headquartered in Milan, IT.

Doorway

Funding platform

Milan · Pre-Seed–Growth · 14 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Doorway views venture capital as an asset class that, despite its risks, can deliver strong returns and serves as the growth engine of an innovative, sustainable, and inclusive economy. Its mission is to broaden access to this type of investing for a larger pool of investors through a proprietary technology platform that streamlines the entire process. The team combines seasoned professionals with over 30 years of experience in angel investing, VC, and consulting alongside younger talent, and has completed over 70 personal investments. Doorway co-invests in the deals it proposes, treating each investment as its own, and promotes a distinctive approach to venture capital.

Invests inConsumerSector AgnosticEurope Italy Milan

Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Growth

Milan, IT

Instruments

Equity

Team · 14 people

from the firm's website

Antonella Grassigli· Chairman & CEO, Investment Committee· Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italyin

Angel investor, IAG partner, and co-founder of Angels4Women. Chartered accountant and auditor, Doorway co-founder, and Business Angel of the Year 2021.

Federica Lolli· Board member· The Hague, South Holland, Netherlandsin

Senior legal and IP executive with experience across manufacturing, ID automation, petrochemicals, and renewable energy. Doorway co-founder and business angel.

Marco Michelini· Board member & CFO, Investment Committee· Milan, Lombardy, Italyin

Angel investor and IAG partner who advises startups and SMEs in the fashion and luxury sectors. Chartered accountant, auditor, and Doorway co-founder.

Alberto Zagarella· Investment Manager· Milan, Lombardy, Italyin

Holds a master's in corporate finance from SDA Bocconi, with more than three years of experience in commercial and financial consulting roles at firms specializing in strategic financial advisory.

Guido Lecce· Investment Manager· Milan, Lombardy, Italyin

Holds a master's in business and managerial economics from Carlo Cattaneo University, with a background in business management focused on private equity and startups.

Adriano Battegazzore· Investment Committee & Advisory Board member· Greater Dusseldorf Areain

Angel investor, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor with extensive management and executive experience at multinationals, helping companies create value through intangible assets.

Angela Montanari· Impact & Risk Officer· Greater Bologna Metropolitan Areain

Partner at Your CFO and fractional executive, senior advisor to SMEs and startups in strategic planning, innovation, compliance, and governance. Professor of finance and control at Bologna Business School and angel investor.

Katia Nicoletti· Legal & Compliance Manager· Italyin

Corporate lawyer and associate at Studio AIMG, specialized in commercial law, corporate law, and business contracts.

Luca Sellari Franceschini· Chief Revenue Officer· Milan, Lombardy, Italyin

Corporate finance graduate from Bocconi University with experience in strategic financial consulting for startups and SMEs, specializing in supporting startups through fundraising.

Mariagiulia Drivas· Chief Expansion & Growth Officer· Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgiumin

Management engineering graduate from the Polytechnic University of Milan with technology consulting experience across industrial and consumer products, specialized in ESG, sustainable operations, and social innovation.

Mattia Bonfadelli· Portfolio Analyst· Milan, Lombardy, Italyin

Holds an MSc in banking, markets, and corporate finance from LIUC - Carlo Cattaneo University, with experience in venture capital and a specialization in alternative investments and fintech.

Paola Moro· Marketing & Communication Manager· Milan, Lombardy, Italyin

Media languages graduate from the Catholic University of Milan with a master's in marketing and management, and extensive experience in journalism, communications, marketing, and events.

Paolo Giolito· Investment Committee & Advisory Board member· Milan, Lombardy, Italyin

Senior wealth manager with over 25 years across various institutions. Member of the selection committee of LeVillage, a Crédit Agricole Group accelerator, and of IAG and the Turin Investors' Club.

Piercarlo Gera· Advisory board member· Center District, Israelin

Trusted advisor with deep experience in strategy and digital transformation, particularly in financial services, having served major clients for over 30 years at McKinsey and Accenture Strategy.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Doorway invest at?: Doorway invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does Doorway focus on?: Doorway focuses on Consumer, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Doorway located?: Doorway is headquartered in Milan, IT.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Antonella Grassigli (ceo e co-founder di Doorway) web conference StartupPlus

Doorway Platform · Antonella Grassigli

Antonella Grassigli (ceo e founder Doorway) @ web conference AIPB

Doorway Platform · Antonella Grassigli

Antonella Grassigli (ceo e founder Doorway) @ presentazione Report Business Angel italiani (SIM)

Doorway Platform · Antonella Grassigli

Doorway - Antonella Grassigli (appuntamento al 18/02, web conference: subscribe in bio)

Doorway Platform · Antonella Grassigli

Intervista a Antonella Grassigli CEO di Doorway

Italia Informa · Antonella Grassigli

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