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Italian Angels for Growth

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Milan · Pre-Seed–Series A · 17 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.

Invests inDeep TechSector AgnosticItalyMilan

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Milan, IT
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
105
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
1

Team · 17 people

from curated & public directories
Alda De Rose· Consiglio Direttivo (Board Member)
Alessandra Piccinino· Consiglio Direttivo (Board Member)
Carlo Tassi· Presidente (President), Consiglio Direttivo
Christian Marchesi· Vice-presidente
Diana Vaturi· Consiglio Direttivo (Board Member)
Leonardo Giagnoni· Consiglio Direttivo (Board Member)
Paola Bonomo· Vice-presidente
Paolo Marzetti· Consiglio Direttivo (Board Member)
Renato Cifarelli· Consiglio Direttivo (Board Member)

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Italian Angels for Growth went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 43 of 105 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×13Healthtech ×13SaaS ×13Biotech ×12Medical Devices ×12Deep Tech ×8Enterprise Software ×8E-commerce ×7

HQs:Italy×19United States×5Switzerland×2Spain×1European Union×1France×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 21 portfolio companies
43%
solo founders
9 of 21 mapped founding teams
29%
repeat founders
of 21 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×92 founders×103 founders×14+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with education data

Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna ×2Harvard Business School ×2Università Bocconi ×2Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II ×2Università degli Studi di Padova ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×5Computer Science ×5Engineering ×3Life Sciences ×3Economics ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 21 founders with career history

Sorin Group ×2

5 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 21 with degree data)

Investments · 105 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 12023 · 22022 · 22021 · 42020 · 22019 · 22018 · 115 dated

Aorticlabaorticlab.chin✓ verified

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

Futurelymyfuturely.comin✓ verified

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-investorsAngels4WomenGrowth Engine

Greenbonegreenbone.itin✓ verified

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 Therapypep-therapy.comin✓ verified

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

1000 Farmacie1000farmacie.itin

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 InvestitoriHBM Healthcare InvestmentsHBM PartnersLIFTTP101 Ventures

Alkemist Bioalkemistbio.comin

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

Alomanaalomana.comin𝕏Mar 2026

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

Angiodroidangiodroid.comin

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

Artemestartemest.comin𝕏

Artemest is an online marketplace for high-end Italian home furnishings and décor, connecting buyers with Italy's artisans; it also produces its own furniture collections such as one designed by studio GACHOT.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesNew York, US

Marco Credendino(Co-founder & CEO)inIppolita Rostagno(Co-founder & Creative Director)in

Co-investorsOLMA Luxury Holdings

Aworldaworld.orgin𝕏

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

Babaiolababaiola.comin𝕏

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E-commerce

Federica Sabain

Co-investorsLVenture Group

Benditbendittech.com

Bendit Technologies develops steerable microcatheters with 3D controlled torque and 180° distal tip deflection for neurovascular and endovascular procedures, allowing clinicians to navigate tortuous vasculature and deliver treatment without a guidewire.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesPetach Tikva, IL

Co-investorsIndaco Venture PartnersMEDA Angels

Biogenerabiogenera.comin

Biogenera develops BGA002, an anti-tumor therapeutic candidate targeting neuroblastoma and rhabdomyosarcoma, which primarily affect children and adolescents.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBologna, IT

Roberto Tonelli(Founder)in

CellPlycellply.comin𝕏Dec 2021

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

CharityStarscharitystars.com

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

Complaioncomplaion.comin

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

Conioconio.comin𝕏Jun 2018

Conio is an Italian fintech that develops proprietary technology for custody and management of digital assets, including a multi-signature Bitcoin wallet app for retail users and tokenization solutions.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsBoost Heroes

CoreCarecorecare.aiinSeed

CoreCare builds AI-powered operations and billing management software for long-term care and skilled nursing facilities.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSNew York City, US

Dennis Antonelos(Cofounder & CEO)inMehrdad Shafaie(Co-Founder & COO)inGeoffrey Roguelon(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsCathexis VenturesFundersClubHDS CapitalMaccabee VenturesPrimetime PartnersVentureSouq+8 more

Cubbitcubbit.ioin𝕏Series A · Jun 2021 · $8.1M

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

Alessandro Cillario(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalETF PartnersGrowth CapitalGrowth EngineLocalGlobeMoonstone Venture Capital+6 more

Fitprimefitprime.comin

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

Furnichannelfurnichannel.comin

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

Gyalagyala.comin𝕏Jul 2022

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.

Impresaimpresa-us.cominMay 2023

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

Invrsioninvrsion.comSeed · Dec 2020 · $25K

Co-investorsLIFTT

Kither Biotechkitherbiotech.com

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 Bioleverbio.cominDec 2025

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

Mapendomapendo.coin

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 Protocolmeasureprotocol.cominApr 2022

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

Mirtamirta.cominacquired by TA-DAAN · Oct 2025

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

Musementmusement.comin𝕏

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

Nanoligentnanoligent.com

Nanoligent is a biotech spin-off of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau that uses protein engineering and nanobiotechnology to develop targeted drug therapies, with a first cancer candidate targeting the CXCR4 receptor to limit tumor growth and metastasis.

BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesBarcelona, ES

Dr. A. Villaverde(Founder)Dr. E. Vázquez(Founder)Dr. R. Mangues(Founder)Dr. M. Rodríguez(Founder)

Co-investorsi&i Biotech Fund

NeoPhore Limitedneophore.com

Neophore develops a small-molecule therapeutic that transiently inhibits DNA Mismatch Repair (MMR) to convert MMR-proficient tumours into an MMR-deficient state, making them responsive to cancer immunotherapy.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechLongevity

Co-investors3B Future Health FundAstellas Venture Management LLCClaris VenturesLIFTTNeva Sgr.

Painqxpainqx.comSeed · Apr 2021 · $1M

BiotechKennett Square, US

Frank Minella(Executive Officer, Director)inAlexander Ruckdaeschel(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJohn H. Stewart(Director)Andrew Koopman(Director)

Co-investorsDelaware Crossing Investor GroupNYU Innovation Venture Fund

Pillarpillar.itin

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+1 more

Poolsidepoolside.ai

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-investors20VC7GC & CoAbstraction CapitalAir Street CapitalB Capital GroupB4 Capital+26 more

Resalis Therapeuticsresalistherapeutics.comin

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 Neurotechnologiesrestorativeneurotechnologies.comin𝕏

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

Softrsoftr.ioin𝕏

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

Sonectsonect.netin

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

Spreakerspreaker.comin

Spreaker is a podcast hosting and distribution platform that enables creators to upload unlimited episodes, distribute content to major listening platforms, monetize through advertising, and build subscriber communities.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

UNGUESSunguess.ioinJan 2023

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 2Growth EngineP101 VenturesRound2 Capital PartnersClub degli InvestitoriFondo Italiano d'Investimento SGR S.p.A.

Vaire Computingvaire.coin𝕏

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 VenturesEnergetik VenturesFundamental VenturesGalion.exeJude GomilaLifeline Ventures+1 more

Vikeyvikey.itin𝕏

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-investorsGrowth EngineLVenture Group

Wavefulwaveful.app

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

Yakkyoyakkyo.com

Yakkyo operates an AI-powered platform that connects businesses with verified international suppliers and handles cross-border sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainCasamassima, IT

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 acquisitions

Mirtaacq. by TA-DAAN

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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 LVenture Group, CDP Venture Capital, Claris Ventures, among 79 tracked co-investors.
What size deals does Italian Angels for Growth back?
Across 5 deals with disclosed amounts, Italian Angels for Growth has joined rounds of $20K – $8.1M (median $1M).

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