Italian Angels for Growth
Angel networkMilan · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
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Investment thesis
IAG is an Italian business angel network that invests in innovative, high-tech startups. Bringing together business angels, entrepreneurs and corporate members, the community shares knowledge and capital to back early-stage companies, analyze investment opportunities and co-invest alongside its members. Alongside investing, IAG runs educational programming, workshops and networking events for its members, aiming to ensure innovation has the resources needed to create positive social impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from curated
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Italian Angels for Growth went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 38 of 105 portfolio companiesSaaS ×12Healthtech ×11AI & Machine Learning ×10Biotech ×10Medical Devices ×10Deep Tech ×7Enterprise Software ×7E-commerce ×5
HQs:Italy×18United States×4Switzerland×2European Union×1France×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×93 founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with education data
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna ×3Harvard Business School ×2Università Bocconi ×2Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II ×2Università degli Studi di Padova ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×5Computer Science ×4Life Sciences ×3Economics ×2Engineering ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 21 founders with career history
Center for RNA Medicine ×2Sorin Group ×2
Investments · 105 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12023 · 12022 · 12021 · 42020 · 22019 · 212 dated
AorticLab develops medical devices and solutions for cardiovascular applications.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMilan, CH
Franco Osta(CEO, Founder)inEnrico Pasquino(CSO, Founder)in
Co-investorsDoorwayClub degli Investitori
Futurely guides students through informed educational and career choices by facilitating structured self-discovery to help them understand their interests and passions.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Pramod Chintapenta(CTO & Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAngels4Women
Greenbone Ortho develops orthopedic medical products and constantly pursues clinical innovation and new applications.
BiotechCleantechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsFaenza, IT
Anna Tampieri(Chairman & Director)Saverio Gellini(Chief Executive Officer & Director)inAndrea Cha(Chief Operating Officer)inVanessa Bonomi(Chief Quality Regulatory Officer)inPaolo Sala(Chief Financial Officer)inSusanna Salvagno(Chief Medical & Scientific Officer)in
Co-investors3B Future Health FundCDP Venture Capital
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-investorsDoorwaySeventure PartnersBiotech Investments S.R.OCAP HORN VC
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-investorsClub degli InvestitoriLIFTTP101 Ventures
Poolside builds open-weight foundation models and agentic coding models, including the Laguna family, along with the systems and infrastructure needed to train, refine, and improve these models.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper Tools
Jason Warner(Founder & CEO)inEiso Kant(Founder)
Co-investors7GC & CoAbstraction CapitalAir Street CapitalB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBain Capital Ventures+24 more
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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 VenturesClub degli InvestitoriLIFTT
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-investorsClub degli InvestitoriCDP Venture CapitalFounders Factory
Angiodroid is a medical technology company providing diagnostic and interventional devices and support services for use in operating rooms and clinical procedures.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Lazzaro di Savena, IT
Sebastiano Zannoli(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsCDP Venture Capital
Artemest is an online marketplace for handcrafted Italian design and furniture pieces created by artisans across Italy.
ConsumerMarketplacesNew York, US
Marco Credendino(Founder)in
Co-investorsOLMA Luxury Holdings
AWorld is an enterprise engagement platform that drives behavioral change toward sustainability through microlearning, gamification, and action tracking.
EdTechFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodSaaSTurin, IT
Alessandro Armillotta(Founder)in
Co-investorsCDP Venture Capital
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E-commerce
Federica Sabain
Co-investorsLVenture Group
Cellply develops VivaCyte, an automated platform that combines microfluidic consumables, an instrument, and image-analysis software to characterize cell therapies at single-cell resolution.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesBologna, IT
Massimo Bocchi(Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer)inAlessia Zanelli(President & CEO)inAndrea Faenza(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsIndaco Venture PartnersLIFTT
CharityStars is an Italian-founded online auction platform where users bid on celebrity memorabilia, VIP experiences, and collectibles, donating proceeds to partner nonprofits.
Co-investors360 CapitalRancilio Cube
Complaion provides compliance and certification services centered on ISO standards (including 9001, 27001, 42001, 14001, 45001, 50001) with lead auditors and product tools.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMilano, IT
Edoardo Tarricone(CEO, Lead Auditor)inMarco Cortinovis(COO, Lead Auditor)inAlessandro Vaccarino(CTO, Lead Auditor)
Co-investorsEnzo VenturesItalian Founders FundMoonstone Venture CapitalSella Direct VenturesExor Ventures
Cubbit provides distributed cloud storage infrastructure that combines on-premises and cloud technologies to give companies data sovereignty and cost control.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeep TechIoTBologna, IT
Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalETF PartnersGrowth CapitalMoonstone Venture CapitalPrimo VenturesTechstars+2 more
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-investorsLVenture GroupClub degli InvestitoriVertis SGR
Furnichannel provides e-commerce solutions tailored for furniture and design brands, handling site design, marketplace management, and logistics coordination.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSFirenze, IT
Tiziano Pazzini(CEO)inAlberto Galimberti(CEO)in
Gyala offers an Italian-developed cybersecurity platform that protects IT, OT, and IoT infrastructure, using military-derived AI to detect behavioral anomalies and trigger automated, customizable responses at the endpoint level in real time, 24/7.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityIoT
Nicola Mugnato(CTO & Founder)inGian Roberto Sfoglietta(CEO & Founder)inAndrea Storico(Chairman & Founder)
Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalDeep Ocean Capital SGR S.P.A.
Impresa Corp. develops purpose-built aircraft maintenance software for MROs, OEMs, and airlines, replacing legacy ERP systems with real-time scheduling, inventory control, compliance tracking, and workforce management.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAgoura Hills, US
Graeme Taylor(Co-Founder & COO)inSuresh Iyer(Founder & CEO)in
BoardPeter Schroer(Director)
Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalFasanara Capital
Kither Biotech is a clinical-stage biotech company developing inhaled cell signal transduction modulators targeting the PI3Kγ signaling axis for respiratory diseases such as COPD, non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
BiotechHealthtech
Co-investors3B Future Health FundCDP Venture CapitalClaris VenturesElysia Capital
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 VenturesClub degli InvestitoriOra Global
Mapendo is a mobile user-acquisition company that uses machine-learning algorithms to connect advertisers' apps and services with relevant users at scale, aiming to keep acquisition campaigns ROAS-positive.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
lorenzo viscanti(Founder)inMarco Marchini(Founder)in
Co-investorsPrimo Ventures
Measure Protocol provides advertising measurement and attribution solutions, helping clients understand campaign performance and complex marketing challenges.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Owen Hanks(CEO, Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsBlackfinch VenturesBlockchain Valley Ventures, LlcBlockchain Valley Ventures AG
TA-DAAN (at mirta.com) is an online marketplace and curated shop selling handmade products from independent artisans and brands, including jewelry, ceramics, tableware, and accessories.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMilan, IT
Ciro Di Lanno(Co-Founder & CEO)inMartina Capriotti(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsNeva Sgr.PICUS CAPITAL
Musement is an online booking platform for travel experiences and activities — including museum visits, city tours, food and wine tastings, and adventure activities — across more than 100 countries.
E-commerceMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Fabio Zecchini(Founder)inClaudio Bellinzona(Founder)in
Co-investorsP101 Ventures
BiotechKennett Square, US
Frank Minella(Executive Officer, Director)inAlexander Ruckdaeschel(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJohn H. Stewart(Director)Andrew Koopman(Director)
Pillar builds software combining operations, administration, and embedded financial services for construction companies, including financing and AI-driven tools.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
GabrielPaoloLorenzo
Co-investorsEmblemItalian Founders FundAnalog VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCrucible CapitalGallery
Resalis Therapeutics develops antisense oligonucleotide therapies targeting microRNA pathways for metabolic disorders.
BiotechHealthtechLongevityMedical DevicesTurin, IT
Riccardo Panella(Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder)inSakari Kauppinen(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsClaris VenturesSunstone Capital
Restorative Neurotechnologies develops digital therapies certified as medical devices (MindLenses Professional) for cognitive rehabilitation in neurological conditions and neurodevelopmental disorders such as post-stroke recovery and ADHD, used in public and private healthcare facilities.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Massimiliano Oliveri(Founder)in
Co-investorsCDP Venture Capital
Softr is a no-code platform whose AI Co-Builder lets businesses build custom team intranets and internal apps from a prompt, including database, permissions, workflows, and branding.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Mariam Hakobyan(Founder)inArtur Mkrtchyan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtlanticAtlantic LabsCoalition OperatorsFirstMark CapitalGelt VCMundi Ventures+2 more
Sonect provides digital cash and embedded payment infrastructure that connects electronic money accounts, mobile apps and physical retail locations, enabling cash-out/cash-in, business accounts, merchant wallets and white-label/open banking services.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechSaaSZurich, CH
Co-investorsFinnovista VCKinled HoldingSICTICSixThirty Ventures
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 2P101 VenturesRound2 Capital PartnersClub degli InvestitoriFondo Italiano d'Investimento SGR S.p.A.
Vaire develops reversible computing hardware to improve energy efficiency and compute performance beyond the constraints of Moore's law.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Rodolfo Rosini(CEO/Co-Founder)inHannah Earley(CTO/Co-Founder)in
Co-investors7percent VenturesFundamental VenturesGalion.exeLifeline VenturesPage One Ventures
Vikey offers a platform and smart hardware (sensors, smart locks, central hub) that automates guest reception for hospitality properties, including online check-in, automatic guest data submission to authorities, payment collection, self check-in, and energy/home automation.
IoTPropTechTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsLVenture Group
Waveful builds technology that lets people augment themselves with machine capabilities to increase their presence, content, and reach.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator Economy
Co-investorsLVenture Group
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 · 1
1 acquisitionsMirtaacq. by TA-DAAN
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPillar · politico.com · Aug 30, 2026
Spreaker · easternprogress.com · Aug 20, 2026
Softr · kgun9.com · Jul 10, 2026
Conio · kucoin.com · Jun 20, 2026
AI for software development · datacenterdynamics.com · Jun 18, 2026
Vaire · datacenterdynamics.com · May 7, 2026
Alomana · inforcapital.com · Mar 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Italian Angels for Growth made?
- Italian Angels for Growth has 105 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Italian Angels for Growth invest at?
- Italian Angels for Growth invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Italian Angels for Growth focus on?
- Italian Angels for Growth focuses on Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Italian Angels for Growth located?
- Italian Angels for Growth is headquartered in Milan, IT.
- Who does Italian Angels for Growth co-invest with?
- Italian Angels for Growth most often shares deals with CDP Venture Capital, LVenture Group, Claris Ventures, among 63 tracked co-investors.
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