Excellis Holding
Venture capitalTorino · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Excellis focuses on Italian founders, co-founders, or key people who hold a master's or PhD from prestigious universities and have built careers abroad as researchers and entrepreneurs. It targets deep-tech technologies emerging from top global research labs, protected by strong patents and carrying high potential impact. The firm co-invests in startups that already have pre-seed or seed funding — including research grants and awards — and are ready to raise larger rounds led by qualified international VCs. Its stated aim is to address Italy's brain-drain problem by creating value for its partners, portfolio companies, and co-investors across four deep-tech sectors expected to shape the future.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 16 of 16 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×10AI & Machine Learning ×6Semiconductors ×4Biotech ×3Cleantech ×3Hardware ×3Medical Devices ×3Energy ×2
HQs:Switzerland×4United Kingdom×2Austria×1France×1United States×1
Investments · 16 tracked
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Annaida develops an AI-driven metabolomic platform using microscale magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to noninvasively analyze embryos and oocytes and support embryo selection.
AI & Machine LearningFemTechMedical Devices
Co-investorsClub degli InvestitoriPrivilège Ventures
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-investorsTwin Path Ventures
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)
Co-investorsGGFGreen Generation FundOxford Science Enterprises
Greenjets is a technology company developing electric propulsion products, initially targeting the drone market.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Co-investors7percent VenturesBlossom CapitalCoalitionKern Venture GroupMD One VenturesTanglin Venture Partners
Hylomorph is a medical device company developing Vesta, a product in the cardiac/implantable device area, working with clinical partners such as Penn Medicine, Sant'Orsola Hospital, and the German Heart Center Charité.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesZurich, CH
Co-investorsStartAngels Network
Mentium Technologies designs ultra-low-power, radiation-tolerant Edge AI co-processors and an accompanying SDK for size-, weight-, and power-constrained systems such as satellites, spacecraft, drones, robotics, bodycams, and security devices.
AI & Machine LearningSemiconductorsSpace TechSanta Barbara, US
Konstantin Likharev(Co-founder)Dimitri Strukov(Co-founder)Mirko Prezioso(CEO)Farnood Merrikh Bayat(CTO)Paul Daniel(CFO)
BoardJohn Bowers(Director)
Co-investorsSilicon Catalyst
Nagi Bioscience provides automated in vivo testing using the C. elegans model to measure lifespan, healthspan, and biological age, offered as both an on-site platform (SydLab One) and contract research services.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechLongevity
Co-investorsVerve Venturesimec.xpand
NodeQuantum provides software for modelling, optimizing, and emulating quantum-safe networks and for designing quantum computing networks, including post-quantum encryption and validation of quantum key distribution hardware.
CybersecurityDeep TechQuantum Computing
QuantActions provides smartphone-based measurement of user interaction behavior and derived cognitive performance and sleep proxies for research studies.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsKickstart InnovationSICTIC
Renaissance Fusion builds stellarators—magnetic-confinement fusion machines—using High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnets and liquid metal shields to enable clean energy generation.
CleantechDeep TechEnergy
Co-investorsHCVCJuniperPositron VenturesSommet ABUnruly CapitalLowercarbon Capital
Synthara develops ComputeRAM, an in-memory computing technology that integrates into embedded chips to increase processing speed and energy efficiency, particularly for AI workloads.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsSilicon CatalystVsquared Ventures
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 FirstIQ Capital
VitreaLab develops light engines for augmented-reality displays, based on its proprietary Quantum Light Chip (QLC) technology that generates compact, power-efficient, high-brightness light for AR glasses.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsVienna, AT
Co-investorsaws GründungsfondsLIFTTPhotonVenturesxista science ventures
WhatsApp is a messaging app for connecting with individuals and groups through voice and video calls, text, stickers, GIFs, photos, videos, and voice notes.
ConsumerSocial
Co-investorsBarn InvestmentsBR AngelsInvestidores.VCKF-FINANCE Private WealthLuchaMajinx Capital+4 more
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)Lorenzo Zanni(Founder & Chief Operating Officer)Marco Pignati(Founder & Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsCDP Venture Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGreenjets · uktech.news · Jul 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Excellis Holding made?
- Excellis Holding has 16 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Excellis Holding invest at?
- Excellis Holding invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Excellis Holding focus on?
- Excellis Holding focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Medical Devices, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Semiconductors.
- Where is Excellis Holding located?
- Excellis Holding is headquartered in Torino, IT.
- Does Excellis Holding lead rounds?
- Excellis Holding typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Excellis Holding co-invest with?
- Excellis Holding most often shares deals with Silicon Catalyst, Entrepreneur First, IQ Capital, among 40 tracked co-investors.
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