Milan · Seed–Late Stage · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
EUREKA! Venture invests in deep technologies described as the 'next big thing,' spanning energy, health and well-being, mobility, environment and AI/big data. Its flagship Eureka! Fund I operates as a technology transfer vehicle, building IP-driven startups through strong ties with the research world and an experienced management team fluent in both science and business. Other vehicles include the BlackSheep Fund, a late-stage fund investing in European MadTech companies transforming marketing via big data, AI and RPA, and the ETA Fund, which backs Search Funds and entrepreneurship-through-acquisition. The firm commits to ESG principles aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through EUREKA! Venture went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 18 of 47 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6Deep Tech ×6Hardware ×6Marketing Tech ×5New Materials ×5AdTech ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×4Cleantech ×3
HQs:Italy×8United Kingdom×2
Investments · 47 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path3DNexTech develops 3DFinisher, an automated post-processing technology for 3D printing that improves the aesthetic and mechanical qualities of objects made from ABS, ASA, PETG and cellulose acetate, turning semi-finished parts into finished products.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials
Active Label develops patented smart labels that monitor temperature, humidity, and light conditions of perishable goods across the cold chain, using TTI, CTI, and active/passive RFID technologies with a companion app and cloud dashboard.
FoodTechIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Carlo Ricci(Founder)inAndrea Pinna(Founder)inCarlo Maria Carbonaro(Founder)in
Alter Eco Pulp is an Italian benefit corporation using "fiber molding" technology to make single-use products from natural cellulose fibers, including processing waste such as sugarcane residue or wheat straw.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew MaterialsL'Aquila, IT
Bloxy develops a bio-based, biodegradable oxygen-scavenging material that extends the shelf life of fresh food to reduce food waste.
Circular EconomyFoodTechNew Materials
Andreas Lesch(Co-inventor / Professor)Stefania Rapino(Co-inventor / Professor)
Caracol develops large-scale additive manufacturing technology for industrial production, enabling companies in aerospace, automotive, architecture, marine, and railway sectors to produce advanced components more efficiently and sustainably.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareRoboticsBarlassina, IT
Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalNeva Sgr.Omnes Capital
Connected-Stories offers an AI-agent-based platform for advertising creative operations, covering strategy, creative production, campaign activation, and optimization.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
EYE4NIR develops image sensors based on germanium-on-silicon thin films that detect visible-near infrared (VIS-NIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) radiation within the same pixel.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Andrea Ballabio(Founder)in
Co-investors360 Capital
i-TES designs and builds thermal batteries using phase-change material (PCM) technology for sustainable thermal energy storage.
CleantechEnergyNew Materials
INTA develops the NanoAnalyzer, a portable point-of-care biosensor system that uses nanotech chips and AI algorithms to simultaneously detect up to six biological analytes from a single blood sample, including traumatic brain injury biomarkers.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Kleecks is a reverse proxy-based SaaS platform that uses AI and automation to optimize ecommerce and digital properties, addressing SEO, performance, and conversion challenges without requiring code changes.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechSaaSLondon, GB
Marco Bezzi(Founder & CPO)Marco Baricevic(Founder & CTO)inAlex Giorgi(Founder & CIO)in
Co-investorsAxon Partners GroupBlackSheep Ventures
Phononic Vibes develops and sells noise and vibration control solutions based on proprietary metamaterial technology, with applications in infrastructure, automotive, home appliances, and construction.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsVigano, IT
Luca D'Alessandro(Founder)inGiovanni Capellari(Founder)in
Co-investorsCDP Venture Capital360 Capital
Planckian develops foundational technology for large-scale quantum computers, building a quantum processor that combines superconducting circuits with a new approach to qubit control for scalability.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Co-investorsMoonstone Venture CapitalExor Ventures
Scibids offers AI-powered optimization for programmatic advertising campaigns, enabling brands to automate bidding strategies and achieve custom performance metrics.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Co-investorsBlackSheep VenturesIris Capital
Shop Circle is a holding company that acquires and modernizes B2B enterprise software businesses, applying AI to operate and grow the companies it owns.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Gian Maria Gramondi(Founder)in
Co-investors3VC645 VenturesBlackSheep VenturesCDP Venture CapitalPrimo VenturesQED Investors+3 more
Spoki is an Italian Customer Experience Management platform built on Meta's official WhatsApp Business API, unifying AI chatbots, marketing automation, broadcasts, conversational CRM and Voice AI in one inbox across WhatsApp, Voice, SMS and email.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Exits · 2
2 acquisitionsINFLEADacq. by KolsquareRoiboxacq. by Jakala
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPhononic Vibes · tech.eu · Mar 23, 2026
Caracol · engineerlive.com · Oct 20, 2025
Shop Circle · eu-startups.com · Sep 16, 2025
Planckian · scitechdaily.com · Aug 30, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has EUREKA! Venture made?
- EUREKA! Venture has 47 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What stage does EUREKA! Venture invest at?
- EUREKA! Venture invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does EUREKA! Venture focus on?
- EUREKA! Venture focuses on AdTech, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Healthtech, Marketing Tech, Mobility & Transportation, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is EUREKA! Venture located?
- EUREKA! Venture is headquartered in Milan, IT.
- Who does EUREKA! Venture co-invest with?
- EUREKA! Venture most often shares deals with CDP Venture Capital, BlackSheep Ventures, LIFTT, among 13 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelThe Utimate Startup Hub Novac Supercap Interview
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Gallery Walk, intervista a Violetta Nespolo e Francesco De Stefano, Caracol - 4e 2023
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Eureka! Fund - Endostart_ENDORAIL - Endoscopy On Air Global Event 2023
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Technology Transfer dalla ricerca al mercato - Intervento di Stefano Peroncini_AIFI
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Eureka! Fund - Pilot Presentation Mercedes Benz x Phononic Vibes x Adler Pelzer Group, Plug and Play
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Umberto Bottesini Partner di BlackSheep MadTech Fund a Forbes Leader
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Co-investors · 6
CDP Venture Capital SGR is an Italian venture capital fund manager that invests in strategic sectors for Italy's economic growth through direct and indirect funds. It is Italy's leading VC fund manager and among the largest in Europe.
360 Capital is a European venture capital firm active since 1997, investing in innovative technology startups across deep-tech, climate-tech and digital sectors.
Neva SGR is the venture capital arm of the Intesa Sanpaolo banking group, investing globally in highly innovative companies and startups across digital transformation, climate/energy, life sciences and aerospace. It manages several funds including Neva First, Neva II and the SEI Fund.
Primo Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies. The firm is led by founders with prior entrepreneurial experience.
Moonstone invests in startups working to drive systemic change and build a more sustainable future by addressing challenges at their core, supporting up to 60 companies with a founder-friendly approach and active partnership model.
Omnes Capital is a European private equity and infrastructure investment firm focused on the energy transition, digital infrastructure, venture capital and growth, and co-investment. Its Capenergie funds manage 4.4 billion euros dedicated to renewable energy.
Firms observed investing alongside EUREKA! Venture, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with EUREKA! Venture's recorded portfolio.
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