Doorway
Funding platformMilan · 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.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesBiotech ×2Deep Tech ×2Healthtech ×2Medical Devices ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Digital Health ×1Future of Work ×1HR Tech ×1
HQs:Switzerland×1France×1
Investments · 3 tracked
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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 GrowthClub degli Investitori
PEP-Therapy develops peptide-based therapeutic candidates for oncology, with a lead product in clinical trials targeting solid tumors including ovarian cancer and pancreatic cancer.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesParis, FR
Co-investorsItalian Angels for GrowthSeventure PartnersBiotech Investments S.R.OCAP HORN VC
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 teamAntonella 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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