Torino · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 36 people tracked
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Investment thesis
LIFTT is a venture capital holding company centered on deep tech, applying an operational and multi-vertical approach oriented toward impact creation. Active in Europe with a global outlook, the firm positions itself as a catalyst and facilitator of innovation, connecting ideas, talent, territories, and financial resources. Its stated mission is to turn excellent scientific research into high-impact enterprises, accelerating the journey from laboratory to market.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 36 people
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What they invest in
from 39 of 79 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×20Hardware ×14Medical Devices ×12AI & Machine Learning ×11Biotech ×10Healthtech ×9Semiconductors ×7New Materials ×6
HQs:Italy×15United States×3Germany×2Austria×1Denmark×1Finland×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×33 founders×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 10 founders with career history
ICFO ×2Università degli Studi di Bari ×2
Investments · 79 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 32024 · 22023 · 22022 · 32021 · 22020 · 114 dated
Dialybrid develops vascular grafts for hemodialysis using Silkothane®, a hybrid material combining silk fibroin and polyurethane, targeting nephrologists and dialysis centers.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesNew Materials
Francesco Greco(Chief Executive Officer)in
LIFTT is a network organization in Italy that connects investors and innovators to support the development of future-oriented competencies and entrepreneurship within the country.
Deep TechImpact & Social GoodNew MaterialsSector AgnosticSemiconductorsTurku, IT
Stefano Buono(President)
Co-investorsElysia CapitalAlumni VenturesJ-VenturesSerpentine VenturesVoima Ventures
Random Power develops true random number generators derived from silicon detector technology originally created for particle physics research at CERN.
CybersecurityDeep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductors
Co-investorsDeep Ocean Capital SGR S.P.A.Emerald Development ManagersDeep Ocean Capital SGR S.p.A.
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 InvestitoriItalian Angels for GrowthP101 Ventures
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 InvestitoriItalian Angels for Growth
Aria Sensing develops ultra-wideband (UWB) radar technology, including radar modules, a UWB system-on-chip, and antennas for detection and sensing applications.
Deep TechHardwareIoTSemiconductors
BetaGlue develops solutions for the medical device and healthcare sector, supported by a board of directors with expertise in interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and clinical operations.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesItaly, IT
BoardAlexis Peyroles(Chairman)
Co-investorsNeva Sgr.
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 PartnersItalian Angels for Growth
Comptek Solutions develops semiconductor surface passivation technology (Kontrox) and manufactures process equipment, including wafer reactors, laser facet passivation systems (Kontrox LASE 16), and micro-spectroscopy characterization tools, for compound semiconductor manufacturers.
Deep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsTurku, FI
Jouko Lång(CTO, Founder)in
Co-investorsInventure
Corion Biotech develops therapeutic solutions for women's health, with a focus on pregnancy-related disorders such as preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesTurin, IT
Dr. Tullia Todros(Founder, CEO & CMO)Ing. Carlo Cavallero(Founder & CFO)Dr. Alessandro Rolfo(Founder & CSO)
Drivesec is a company founded in 2017 that helps vehicle manufacturers and suppliers achieve cybersecurity compliance, using a secure-by-design product development approach and enabling systems to optimize related processes.
CybersecurityIoTMobility & TransportationTurin, IT
Co-investorsLevante Capital
Easyrain develops a modular ecosystem of software, hardware, and cloud technologies for ADAS and autonomous driving systems, helping vehicles stay aware and safe across varying road and weather conditions such as aquaplaning and grip loss.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsIndaco Venture PartnersProgress Tech Transfer
EBAMed develops non-invasive cardiac ablation technology using particle/proton beam therapy to treat cardiac arrhythmias, with in-house R&D focused on medical devices and cardiac software.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Giovanni Leo(Co-Founder)Douglas Packer(Co-Founder & Key Advisor)Ugo Amaldi(Co-Founder & Key Advisor)Marina Izzo(Chief Executive Officer & Director)inAdriano Garonna(Chief Technology Officer)inOlivier Coquoz(Head of R&D)
Co-investorsElysia CapitalOCCIDENT
Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for short-distance regional aviation.
CleantechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationManassas, US
John Langford(Founder)in
BoardJohn Hansman(Key Technical Advisor)Mark Drela(Key Technical Advisor)Mark Drela, PhD(Technical Advisor)Yannick Bonnaire(Technical Advisor)Oliver Masefield, PhD(Engineering Advisor)
Co-investorsOUTPOST VENTURESBHP VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesCapricorn Investment GroupClub degli InvestitoriCollaborative Fund+6 more
Electra AI offers an AI software platform ("AI Brain for Batteries") that provides real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimization for batteries used in utility-scale energy storage systems (BESS), EVs, robotics, and aviation.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy
Co-investorsHuntington Angels NetworkLaunchpad Venture GroupUnited VenturesClub degli InvestitoriHyperplane Venture CapitalStellantis Ventures
Endostart develops and manufactures medical devices for gastrointestinal endoscopy, aimed at healthcare sector professionals.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsEUREKA! Venture
Entropica Labs is a quantum computing software company building the infrastructure layer between quantum hardware and applications, with tools for quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing.
Deep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareQuantum ComputingSingapore, SG
Tommaso Demarie(CEO)inEwan Munro(CTO)in
Co-investorsElev8.vcEntrepreneur FirstCerraCap VenturesSEEDS CapitalWavemaker Partners
Lipogems International Spa is an Italian biotech company in regenerative medicine that developed the Lipogems system for processing adipose (fat) tissue used in minimally invasive treatments for conditions such as osteoarthritis, inflammation, soft-tissue injuries, and wounds.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesMilan, IT
Lumai develops an optical AI accelerator that uses 3D optical components instead of silicon-only technology to run large AI workloads faster and with lower power and cost.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware
James Spall(Founder)inXianxin Guo(Founder)in
Co-investorsRuna CapitalJourney VenturesPhotonVenturesQubits Ventures
Lumai develops optical compute hardware and inference servers for datacenter applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors
James Spall(Founder)inXianxin Guo(Founder)in
Co-investorsPhotonVenturesQubits VenturesJourney Ventures
Maieutica Labs builds digital tutoring tools for schools and self-study students in Italy, based on mastery learning principles and aligned with national curriculum guidelines.
EdTechSaaSTurin, IT
Microchannel Devices manufactures printed circuit heat exchangers (PCHEs) and microchanneled thermal components using chemical etching and diffusion bonding, handling design and production in-house for extreme pressure and temperature conditions.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardware
Co-investorsElysia Capital
MicroLub is a UK-based deep-tech ingredient company that develops protein-based biolubricant molecules — protein microgels coated with polysaccharides — that reduce molecular friction to replace fats and oils in food and personal care products while retaining their mouthfeel and texture.
BiotechDeep TechFoodTechLeeds, GB
Anwesha Sarkar(Founder)in
Co-investorsNorthern GritstonePraetura Ventures
My Governance (MyGo S.r.l., part of Zucchetti) provides legal-tech software for corporate compliance and governance, including whistleblowing reporting, Model 231 management, gender-equality reporting, approvals, board/committee meetings, and litigation management.
GovTechLegalTechSaaSRome, IT
PrediSurge develops AI-powered digital twin technology that converts CT scans into patient-specific models to help clinicians plan and execute cardiovascular interventions, particularly aortic endovascular repairs.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Jean-Noël Albertini(Vascular Surgeon)David Perrin(CTO)inBruno Virieux(CEO)in
QSENSATO develops quantum sensing technologies and solutions.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingBari, IT
Gianvito Lucivero(CEO & Founder)inAnnalisa Volpe(Co-Founder)inDomenico Tuli(Co-Founder & Tech Advisor)
RAAAM is a semiconductor IP company founded by researchers specializing in VLSI design, developing and commercializing on-chip embedded memory technology for chipmakers building AI/ML and other memory-intensive applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoTSemiconductors
Co-investorsSerpentine VenturesSilicon CatalystIAG Capital Partners
Soul-K produces semi-finished foods, prepared gastronomic components, and ready-to-cook/ready-to-heat dishes (including private label) for organized foodservice, food retail, and travel catering.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningFoodTech
Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalLevante Capital
Sparrow Quantum develops quantum computing technology, building on research from the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen where the company originated.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingCopenhagen, DK
Co-investorsScale Capital2xNBalderton CapitalEuropean Investment BankNovo Holdings
Specto Photonics develops Brillouin spectroscopy instruments, including ultra-compact on-chip spectrometers and high-rejection optical filters, for non-contact, label-free measurement of the viscoelastic properties of living cells and tissues.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareMilan, IT
Riccardo Magno(Founder)in
Touch Sensity develops Sensity Tech, a non-intrusive embedded system that turns materials into sensors, using mathematical models and AI to detect and locate pressure, strain, deformation, impacts and damage in real time without added sensors.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsPessac, FR
Co-investorsNewfund Capital
Vitrealab develops and manufactures display components for augmented reality glasses using proprietary laser waveguide technology, produced in a dedicated cleanroom with custom fabrication processes.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsVienna, AT
Co-investorsAPEX Venturesaws GründungsfondsExcellis HoldingPhotonVenturesxista science ventures
Wearable Robotics develops exoskeletons and wearable robotic devices for motor rehabilitation and physical therapy in healthcare settings.
HealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsPisa, IT
Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalSIMEST
X-Therma develops a proprietary peptoid-based technology that inhibits ice crystal formation to enable long-term sub-zero preservation and transport of cells, tissues, organs, and other biologics.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsRichmond, US
Xiaoxi Wei(Founder & CEO)inMark Kline(Executive Officer, Director)inJohannes Weggemann(Director)
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersDellin InvestmentsPortfoliaVU Venture PartnersZen11 Holding
Zerynth provides an industrial technology ecosystem that connects factory machines through IoT hardware, edge computing, and ERP/MES integration, plus an AI copilot ("Zero") that analyzes real-time production data to deliver insights and reduce downtime.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoTPisa, IT
Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalUnited VenturesVertis SGR
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
555 Bryant StreetAgateAgritechAquaseekCareglanceComposite ResearchEducationEnviromentEvergreen TheragnosticsEvoralisFoodtechHabacusIntaInvrsionKeyronLetsellLipogems InternationalMedicilioNeophoreNew MaterialsNewcleoPhotonicsPicosatsPlanet Smart CityQuantum TechnologiesRaamRainbow CropsRecross CardioRetailRubber ConversionSemiconductorsSmart CitySpacetechStaliclaSteerlightSubphotonTestUsophyVoiseedZenit
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSparrow Quantum · hpcwire.com · Aug 26, 2026
Electra · manilatimes.net · Aug 26, 2026
Entropica Labs · trysignalbase.com · Jul 24, 2026
Specto Photonics · labmanager.com · Jul 9, 2026
Lumai · datacenterdynamics.com · Jun 8, 2026
Lumai · datacenterdynamics.com · Jun 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has LIFTT made?
- LIFTT has 79 tracked investments, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does LIFTT invest at?
- LIFTT invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does LIFTT focus on?
- LIFTT focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Circular Economy, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, IoT, Longevity, Medical Devices, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is LIFTT located?
- LIFTT is headquartered in Torino, IT.
- Does LIFTT lead rounds?
- Yes, LIFTT leads investment rounds.
- Who does LIFTT co-invest with?
- LIFTT most often shares deals with CDP Venture Capital, Elysia Capital, Indaco Venture Partners, among 30 tracked co-investors.
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