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LVenture Group

Venture capital

Rome · Pre-Seed–Series A · 39 people tracked

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LVenture Group is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups, aiming to help founders scale their ventures into market leaders. Beyond direct investment, it operates an open-innovation platform connecting startups with corporate partners, and manages a physical hub in Rome and Milan offering offices, coworking, and hundreds of events per year. The firm has accelerated over 130 startups, works with 50+ advisors and 50+ corporate partners, and has invested significant capital in its portfolio, achieving multiple exits. Its mission centers on shaping the entrepreneurship of tomorrow by backing high-potential, change-driving companies across sectors.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Rome, IT
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
121
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
1

Team · 39 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Andrea Tripodo· Innovation & Corporate Venturing Analyst
Antonio Pupa· Operations Manager
Chiara Katia Cicala· Front-office support
Cristina Caravelli· Legal Consultantin
Elisa Morano· Communication Specialist
Eric Larsen· Dealflow Managerin
Federico Battisti· Dealflow Associatein
Giulia Santarelli· Front-office Manager
Giulio Maria Pezzini· Pre-Seed & Acceleration Senior Associate
Luca De Rita· Chief Financial Officer
Maria Gattuso· Executive Assistant - HR Support
Nicolò Imbesi· Art Director & Graphic Designer
Riccardo Allegra· Head of Seed Investments & Portfolioin
Stefano Pighini· Presidentin

Founder mafia

2 people who came through LVenture Group went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 65 of 121 portfolio companies

SaaS ×28AI & Machine Learning ×21Consumer ×16E-commerce ×8Wellness & Fitness ×8Marketing Tech ×7Marketplaces ×7Fintech ×6

HQs:Italy×39United States×3United Kingdom×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 20 portfolio companies
80%
solo founders
16 of 20 mapped founding teams
47%
repeat founders
of 19 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×162 founders×23 founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with education data

Università Bocconi ×4Sapienza Università di Roma ×3Luiss Guido Carli University ×2The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ×2

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

Economics ×6Business & Management ×5Design & Architecture ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Computer Science ×2Engineering ×2Life Sciences ×2

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

Investments · 121 tracked

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By year:2023 · 12022 · 12021 · 22020 · 12019 · 12018 · 12017 · 22016 · 12015 · 12013 · 112 dated

Brave Potionsbravepotions.com✓ verified

An Italian startup working out of the LUISS EnLabs accelerator that operates in digital health, drawing on game development and gamification expertise to build health-focused products.

Digital HealthGamingHealthtechMedical Devices

Alberto Piras(CEO)Benedetta De Magistris(CFO)Federico Simionato(COO)

Lexiqalexiqa.netin✓ verified

lexiQA provides solutions for the localization industry, addressing gaps in content adaptation and quality assurance for global markets.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Yannis

Co-investorsPi Campus

Social Academysocialacademy.comin✓ verified

Social Academy develops BusinessinCloud, an AI-powered SaaS platform that enables professionals, creators, and small businesses to create, manage, and monetize digital learning academies, online services, and knowledge-based businesses.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSRome, IT

Andrea GenoveseStefano Salvucci

Co-investorsLazio Innova

2hire2hire.ioin𝕏Seed · Feb 2020 · $710K

2hire provides an all-in-one platform and API layer that lets mobility operators connect vehicles such as cars, mopeds, scooters, and bikes to offer sharing, self-service rental, and connected on-demand services.

IoTMobility & TransportationSaaS

Filippo Agostino(Founder)in

Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalP101 Ventures

99Bros99bros.comin

99bros is an Italian insurance and complementary pension advisory service that helps users assess their coverage through a quick online check-up.

FintechInsurTech

Ambiensvrambiensvr.comin

Ambiens designs and develops XR (extended reality) applications that connect physical spaces with digital systems, including interactive installations, real-time 3D and BIM enterprise platforms, and 3D scanning, photogrammetry and digital twin services.

Construction TechDeep TechEnterprise Software

Ennio Pirolo(Founder)in

Apicalapical.orgin

Apical is an Italian community and accelerator that supports organizations and people working on social activism and social innovation, helping them raise funds, build networks, and grow.

Climate TechImpact & Social Good

Nicola Zanola(Founder)in

Avvocato Flashavvocatoflash.itin𝕏

AvvocatoFlash is an online platform that connects individuals with certified, bar-registered lawyers, providing a free case assessment and matching users with a specialized local attorney via WhatsApp within 24 hours.

LegalTechMarketplaces

Baasboxbaasbox.comin𝕏

A digital agency offering AI and robotic process automation, design thinking, product design, and software development services including web apps, e-commerce, and VR/AR experiences.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Babaco Marketbabacomarket.comNov 2022

Grocery subscription box recovering surplus food for a more sustainable system.

Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalGea VenturesBoost HeroesDoorwayEuropean Investment FundUnited Ventures

Babaiolababaiola.comin𝕏

The page displays a promotional offer for Samsung products, including free gifts (a travel adapter and case), a discounted price for Buds Core, and a discount on Samsung Care+ protection, running for a limited period.

E-commerce

Federica Sabain

Co-investorsItalian Angels for Growth

BeSafe Ratebesaferate.comin

BeSafe Rate is an insurtech product offering customizable travel insurance that protects travelers' stays against illness, injury, and cancellations while guaranteeing revenue for hotels, tour operators, and travel agencies.

InsurTechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Co-investorsCDP Venture Capital

Big Profilesbigprofiles.com𝕏

Elai is a no-code predictive AI platform that uses generative AI reasoning to autonomously clean raw data and generate, integrate, and retrain predictive models.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech

Valerio De Blasioin

Co-investorsCDP Venture Capital

Bigprofilesbigprofiles.it𝕏Seed · Sep 2017 · $710K

Elai is a no-code predictive AI platform that uses generative AI reasoning to clean raw, scattered data and autonomously build, integrate, and retrain predictive models.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech

Valerio De Blasioin

Callmespacallmespa.com

Call Me Spa is an on-demand "home spa" service that sends vetted wellness, fitness, and beauty professionals to clients' homes, offices, or hotels, offering over 30 services including massages, therapeutic treatments, yoga, Pilates, and personal training.

ConsumerMarketplacesWellness & FitnessMilan, IT

Tom Luparia(Founder)inGiulia Schembri(Founder)in

Camicia on Demandcamiciaondemand.itin

Camicia On Demand offers a subscription service in Italy that provides, launders, sanitizes, and irons dress shirts for subscribers, with home pickup and delivery.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Candlecandle.st

Candle Street produces handmade, customizable candles hand-poured in Italy using vegetable wax and sustainable materials.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceArenzano, IT

Climboclimbo.com

Climbo is a white-label reputation and visibility platform that agencies, freelancers, and consultants rebrand and resell to local businesses, using AI to collect reviews, automate replies, generate SEO/social content, and improve ranking on Google and AI search.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Giacomo Chinellato(Co-founder (leads the company))Tommaso Chinellato(Co-founder (leads product))

Codemotioncodemotion.comMar 2017 · $3.5M

Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalP101 VenturesPrimo Ventures

Cyclandocyclando.com

Cyclando is a tour operator offering guided and self-guided cycling holidays across Italy and Europe, with itineraries by bike, gravel bike, and e-bike.

MarketplacesSports TechTravel & Hospitality

CyLockcylock.techin

CyLock is an Italian cybersecurity company specializing in vulnerability assessment, with a patented software called EVA that uses in-house AI to detect vulnerabilities in corporate systems while reducing assessment time.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS

Co-investorsLazio InnovaStartup Wise GuysKickstart InnovationScientifica Venture Capital

Deesupdeesup.comSeed · Sep 2019 · $330K

Co-investorsAngels4Women

Emotivaemotiva.itin𝕏Nov 2021

Emotiva offers a predictive emotion AI platform that tests and validates creative advertising content — images, video, and audio — by measuring viewers' attention and emotional response before campaigns launch.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

Andrea Lori(Founder)inAndrea Sempi(Founder)in

eShopping Advisoreshoppingadvisor.com

Secure online shopping platform giving visibility to small e-commerce.

Co-investorsCDP Venture Capital

Filotrackfilotrack.com

Filo makes Bluetooth trackers and related devices that help users locate everyday items such as keys, wallets, luggage, and phones.

ConsumerHardwareIoT

Lapo Ceccherelli(Founder)in

Co-investorsPi Campus

Fitprimefitprime.cominSeed · Feb 2016 · $89K

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-investorsItalian Angels for GrowthClub degli InvestitoriVertis SGR

Full Auditsfullaudits.com

Web and mobile platform automating process controls and audits.

Futurawearefutura.comin

Futura offers personalized tutoring and test-preparation services, combining selected teachers, mentors, lessons, and structured simulations to prepare students for exams such as military academy entrance tests and school subjects.

EdTech

Gamepixgamepix.comin𝕏

GamePix is a browser-based platform offering thousands of free instant-play HTML5 games across genres like puzzle, action, racing, and sports, playable on desktop, tablet, or mobile without downloads.

ConsumerGamingMedia & Entertainment

Gecgec.gg

GEC (Giochi Elettronici Competitivi) is an Italian esports organization that sets rules and standards and provides services and technical support to players, referees, coaches, teams, LAN centers, gaming centers, and live events.

GamingSports Tech

GenomeUpgenomeup.comin

GenomeUp develops JuliaOmix™, an integrated software suite for genetic diagnostics covering patient management, sample tracking, genomic data analysis, and secure storage.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Simone Gardini(Founder)in

Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalLumen VenturesScientifica Venture Capitala|impactFinalca SrlLazio Innova

Gopillargopillar.comin

GoPillar is an online marketplace for architectural and interior design that connects clients with a global community of architects and designers through design contests.

Construction TechEdTechMarketplacesPropTech

Alessandro RossiinFederico Schiano di PepeFilippo Schiano di Pepe

Co-investors500 GlobalArzan VCCedar Mundi VenturesDraper Associates

Hacking Talentshackingtalents.com

Digital platform to support organizations in implementing and executing HR strategies.

HEUheulegal.comin𝕏

HEU is an Italian AI-powered contract management and electronic signature platform that lets companies draft, review, sign, and store contracts in one place, with EIDAS-compliant e-signatures.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS

Indacoappindacoapp.comin

Indaco is a mobile app for live shopping, offering live streams and short videos featuring trending products and exclusive brands with discounts.

ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech

Ingenoingeno.itin

InGeno develops personalized genetic tests based on DNA analysis, providing individuals with information about their predispositions related to nutrition, sports, health, skin, and hair.

BiotechDigital HealthWellness & Fitness

Insooreinsoore.comPre-Seed · Jan 2015 · $67K

Insoore provides insurance companies with a technology platform and a community of trained field agents ("Insoorers") who capture certified video and photographic documentation of claims.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsLumen VenturesProximity Capital

Jet HRjethr.comin

Jet HR is an Italian platform for hiring, managing, and paying employees in Italy, and it offers a free database of Italian venture capital firms, angel investors, incubators, and accelerators for startup founders raising capital.

FintechHR TechSaaSMilan, IT

Francesco Scalambrino(Founder)inHR Tech SaaS Francesco Scalambrino(Founder)Marco Ogliengo(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsClub degli InvestitoriFiDi VenturesItalian Founders FundMoonfire VenturesPICUS CAPITALProximity Capital+7 more

Junglerjungler.ioin

Jungler is a strategic consulting service for influencer marketing, working across social platforms with all types of influencers and creators.

AdTechCreator EconomyMarketing Tech

Irene Jin(CEO & Co-Founder)in

Karaoke Onekaraokeone.tv

Social network that records and shares karaoke experiences.

Keironkeiron.fitin

Keiron Interactive designs and develops immersive products and services using virtual, augmented and mixed reality along with gamification, handling projects from ideation and concept to development and business modeling.

GamingHealthtechWellness & FitnessRome, IT

Paul Rooimans(Founder)in

Co-investorsCottonwood Technology FundDeepTechXLInvest-NL

Kiwicampuskiwicampus.com𝕏

Kiwicampus builds autonomous robots for real-world tasks such as delivery, operating with Level 4 autonomy.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Felipe Chavez(CEO and Founder)

Co-investorsFirstrock CapitalPrototype Capital

Kpi6kpi6.comin𝕏

KPI6 provides AI-powered market research combining social monitoring (Market Monitoring Research) with AI-generated "Digital Twins" that simulate and predict consumer behavior for surveys and focus groups.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Le Cicognelecicogne.netin𝕏

Le Cicogne is an Italian platform for finding and hiring babysitters, childcare educators, and childcare assistants, allowing families to post listings and receive candidate applications.

ConsumerHR TechMarketplaces

Co-investorsGruppo BertoldiPi CampusClub Italia Investimenti 2

Manetmobilemanetmobile.comin𝕏

Manet provides eSIM connectivity (Manet Travel) along with a digital assistant and a selection of travel content and services that businesses can offer to travelers.

IoTSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Myaedesmyaedes.com

myAEDES is a construction site management software that digitizes site reports, work journals, attendance tracking and cost estimation, accessible from smartphone, tablet and PC via the cloud.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS

Mylab Nutritionmylabnutrition.netin

MyLab Nutrition Group is an Italian online shop selling dietary supplements and sports nutrition products across its brands T-Rex (sports supplements), Nutracle (herbal wellness supplements), and Suprapet (complementary feed for dogs and cats).

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness

Mytutelamytutela.appin

MyTutela is a mobile app that forensically collects and stores phone data (WhatsApp messages, screenshots, images, videos) and ambient audio recordings in the cloud, and generates downloadable reports for use in filing complaints and legal proceedings.

ConsumerCybersecurityLegalTech

netLexnetlex.ioinSeed · Jun 2013 · $39K

netLex is a platform for managing the document lifecycle.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSBelo Horizonte

Flavio Ribeiro(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardWagner Possas(Director)

Co-investorsParceiro VenturesCanary

Olivia Softwareolivia-software.com

Olivia is an AI-based platform for restaurants that provides tools to measure, forecast, and act on business data, including real-time monitoring of profit and loss.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaS

Paradoxparadox.aiin𝕏Acquired

Paradox is an AI-powered recruiting assistant that automates hiring tasks and enhances the candidate experience across the entire recruitment lifecycle, from job posting and application through scheduling and feedback collection.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSScottsdale, US

Aaron Matos(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Godsonin

BoardCHRISTOPHER S. GAFFNEY(Director)JOHN G. HAYES(Director)

Co-investorsBrighton Park CapitalFelicis VenturesFusion VCGeodesic CapitalPerot JainSapphire Ventures+6 more

Pinvpinv.itin

Pinv provides a platform for small businesses to manage electronic invoicing, track income and expenses, integrate bank accounts, and automate payment reminders and reconciliation of payments to invoices.

FintechSaaS

Playwoodplaywood.it𝕏

PlayWood makes a modular furniture assembly system based on reinforced plastic connectors that let users build and reconfigure DIY wooden furniture using only an Allen key.

Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerce

Punchlabpunchlab.netin

PunchLab is a boxing workout app offering 300+ guided workouts with real-time punch tracking via Bluetooth wrist trackers or a phone-mounted punching bag strap that uses motion sensors.

HardwareSports TechWellness & Fitness

Valerio Raco(Founder)in

Co-investorsPrimo Ventures

Qurami – Ufirstufirst.com

ufirst provides an app that lets people book access and manage queues to enter stores and locations without waiting in line.

ConsumerRetail TechSaaS

Reasoned Artreasonedart.comMay 2023

CryptoArt gallery using NFTs to certify and sell digital artworks.

Co-investorsB HeroesUrania VenturesWoori Technology Investment

Robotizrrobotizr.comin

Robotizr is an Italian startup developing technology to make industrial robots and machinery easier to operate for anyone regardless of technical skill, focusing on a user-oriented human-machine interface.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsSaaSReggio Emilia, IT

Federico Cocconcelli(Founder)in

Screevoscreevo.aiSeed · Sep 2021 · $600K

Screevo is a boutique consultancy that designs and builds custom system integrations and automations mapped to how organizations actually operate, connecting ERP, CRM, CMMS, and billing systems.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Scuterscuter.coin

Scuter is a micro-mobility service offering shared vehicles for urban transportation in Italy.

ConsumerHardwareIoTMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsCDP Venture Capital

Shamporashampora.comSeed · Jan 2018 · $96K

Shampora offers personalized hair and scalp care products — including shampoos, supplements, and ammonia-free hair color — formulated individually based on a customer's hair profile questionnaire.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has LVenture Group made?
LVenture Group has 121 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does LVenture Group invest at?
LVenture Group invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does LVenture Group focus on?
LVenture Group focuses on B2B Marketplaces, Cleantech, Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, HR Tech, LegalTech, Marketplaces, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Travel & Hospitality.
Where is LVenture Group located?
LVenture Group is headquartered in Rome, IT.
Who does LVenture Group co-invest with?
LVenture Group most often shares deals with CDP Venture Capital, Italian Angels for Growth, Growth Engine, among 35 tracked co-investors.
What size deals does LVenture Group back?
Across 9 deals with disclosed amounts, LVenture Group has joined rounds of $39K – $3.5M (median $330K).

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

ROBERTO MAGNIFICO Socio fondatore consigliere di amministrazione @LVenture Group

Casa delle Tecnologie Emergenti di Roma @CTERoma · Roberto Magnifico

Intervista a Luigi Capello AD di LVENTURE GROUP (25 marzo 2021)

Italia Informa · Luigi Capello

Intervista a Luigi Capello AD di LVenture Group del 27 maggio 2020

Italia Informa · Luigi Capello

Premio Italia Informa 2019 - Intervista a Luigi Capello - CEO di Lventure Group

Italia Informa · Luigi Capello

#ILoveMyStartup Roberto Magnifico - Board Member LVenture Group

LVenture Group · Roberto Magnifico

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Primo Ventures

Primo Capital SGR S.p.A. is the leading independent Italian platform for alternative investments focused on cutting-edge technology. The company manages multiple funds specializing in the digital, healthcare, climate tech and space economy sectors.

Both backed · 2
PunchlabCodemotion
$1.1M

Firms observed investing alongside LVenture Group, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with LVenture Group's recorded portfolio.

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