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Turin · Series A–Growth · 8 people tracked
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Neva SGR backs founders building the future, investing in distinctive technologies that address major global challenges. Its focus areas span digital transformation (cybersecurity, high-performance computing, AI), climate and alternative energy (carbon capture, long-duration energy storage, fusion), life sciences and medical biotechnology (cell and gene therapies, radiopharmaceuticals), and aerospace/space economy. The firm invests both in Italian companies with international expansion plans and in international companies with development ambitions in Italy, aiming to generate positive socioeconomic impact. Sustainability and ESG are central to its strategy, with one fund classified as Article 8 SFDR. Neva pairs capital with business-development support, leveraging the Intesa Sanpaolo network to help portfolio companies scale internationally.
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Team · 8 people
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What they invest in
from 40 of 49 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×11Enterprise Software ×9Fintech ×9AI & Machine Learning ×8Biotech ×7Hardware ×6SaaS ×6Cleantech ×5
HQs:Italy×12United States×11Switzerland×2United Kingdom×2Israel×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 24 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×113 founders×34+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 36 founders with education data
Politecnico di Milano ×4The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ×3Università Bocconi ×3Imperial College London ×2Stanford University ×2Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2Tel Aviv University ×2Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 30 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×14Business & Management ×11Physics ×4Computer Science ×3Finance & Accounting ×3Economics ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 35 founders with career history
Goldman Sachs ×3Deutsche Bank ×2Ey ×2IBM ×2
7 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 34 with degree data)
Investments · 49 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 52024 · 32023 · 32022 · 62021 · 22019 · 22017 · 124 dated
V-Nova restructures visual data using hierarchical architectures that allow systems to access only needed information, making AI and machine perception more efficient.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechMedia & EntertainmentSector AgnosticLondon, GB
Guido Meardi(CEO)inPierdavide Marcolongo(COO and Co-founder)in
Co-investorsNovaCapital
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-investorsLIFTT
Blubrake develops anti-lock braking systems engineered specifically for e-bikes and electric mobility.
HardwareIoTMobility & Transportation
Fabio Todeschini(Founder)in
Co-investorsGrowth CapitalMI.TO TechnologyPrimo Ventures
Caracol develops large-scale additive manufacturing technology for industrial production, enabling companies in aerospace, automotive, architecture, marine, and railway sectors to produce advanced components more efficiently and sustainably.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareRoboticsBarlassina, IT
Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalEUREKA! VentureGrowth CapitalGrowth EngineOmnes CapitalPrimo Ventures
Casavo runs a technology platform for selling and buying homes, letting people access market and property data, sign sales proposals, and receive support with documents through an app.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechMilan, IT
Giorgio Tinacci(CEO and Founder)in
Co-investors360 CapitalBonsai Partners SGEIC, SALoric VenturesP101 VenturesPICUS CAPITALProject A Ventures+8 more
Classiq provides software for designing, optimizing, and executing quantum algorithms across multiple hardware platforms with high-level abstraction and control.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareQuantum Computing
Nir MinerbiinAmir NavehinYehuda Navehin
Co-investorsAwz VenturesConnecticut InnovationsEntrée CapitalIN VentureLIP Ventures BoutiqueNightDragon+8 more
Commonwealth (commonwealth.im) is a DAO coordination platform; the sources supplied contain no verifiable information about it.
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersCoinbase VenturesIOSG VenturesNascentBreakthrough Energy VenturesFuture Ventures+9 more
Commonwealth (WLTH) is a platform that lets individuals invest in private companies starting at $20, with holdings backed 1:1 by verified equity and the ability to buy and sell without long lock-up periods.
FintechMarketplaces
Co-investorsBlack DragonParaFi CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesCoatue ManagementEquinor VenturesFootPrint Coalition+10 more
Commonwealth Fusion Systems develops commercial fusion power plants using high-temperature superconducting magnet technology to provide grid-scale energy.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyCambridge, US
Brandon Sorbom(Founder)inRobert Mumgaard(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Brunner(Executive Officer)inBob Mumgaard(Founder)in
BoardMassimiliano Pieri(Director)Katie Rae(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalArmada Investment AGBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBeni Venture CapitalBrainstorm VenturesBreakthrough Energy Ventures+44 more
Cool Planet Technologies develops a membrane-based process for capturing carbon dioxide from industrial flue gas emissions, targeting industrial emitters including hard-to-abate sectors.
CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech
Co-investorsCRH VenturesEni NextGV (Google Ventures)BlueScopeX
Netanya, IL
Ofer Blonskey(Founder)
Co-investors10DCardumen CapitalMagma Venture PartnersQualcomm Ventures
Coro provides a unified security platform that consolidates endpoint, email, cloud, network, identity, data protection, and security awareness training for businesses.
CybersecurityEnterprise Software
Joe Sykora(CEO)in
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalBallistic VenturesEnergy Impact PartnersJerusalem Venture Partners (JVP)MizMaa VenturesOne Peak
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Co-investorsStageOne Ventures
D-Orbit provides space logistics infrastructure and transportation services including satellite launch deployment, on-orbit servicing, refueling, and end-of-mission disposal using its proprietary ION Satellite Carrier orbital transfer vehicle.
Deep TechLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechItaly, IT
Luca Rossettini(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inRenato Panesi(Founder & Chief Commercial Officer)in
Co-investorsAstor PerkinsBanca Investis — Family OfficeCDP Venture CapitalElysia CapitalIceNineIn-Q-Tel+12 more
deskbird is a B2B workplace management platform for hybrid teams, combining desk booking, room management, workforce scheduling, and visitor management in one tool.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkPropTechSaaSPfäffikon, CH
Ivan Cossu(CEO & Co-Founder)inJonas Hess(CPO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAlstin CapitalOctopus VenturesPortfoLion Capital PartnersSICTICAtlantic Vantage Pointsession vc
Diamanti builds a platform for running and managing Kubernetes and cloud-native applications at scale across on-premises data centers and public clouds, serving enterprises across industries.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareWest Palm Beach, US
Co-investorsClearSkyThreshold VenturesTransLink CapitalCRV (Charles River Ventures)DFJGoldman Sachs+1 more
Energy Dome develops long-duration energy storage technology deployed at utility scale, with a focus on serving power utilities.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareCambridge, US
Co-investors360 CapitalCDP Venture Capital
Hazy provides a data-sharing platform with built-in GDPR-compliant legal agreements, access controls, and audit logs to help businesses share customer data responsibly.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & Infrastructure
Harry Keen(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlbionVCM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Metis VenturesNotion CapitalUCL Technology FundACT Venture Partners+5 more
Intesa Sanpaolo is a major Italian banking group offering financial services.
FintechInsurTechTurin, IT
Iwoca provides finance to small business owners, offering an alternative to traditional bank lending with less paperwork and faster access.
FintechLondon, GB
Christoph Rieche(Founder)inJames Dear(Founder)in
Co-investorsActon CapitalAugmentum FintechPrime VenturesCommerzVenturesPollen Street CapitalTalis Capital+1 more
Kamau Therapeutics develops targeted gene integration therapies to treat serious and life-threatening genetic diseases.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechAustin, US
Matthew Porteus(Executive Officer, Director)Valentin Barsan(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRaymond Kelleher(Director)Ness Bermingham(Director)
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesKhosla VenturesModi Ventures
Leaf Space operates a ground station network providing Ground Segment-as-a-Service infrastructure for satellite operators, enabling flexible access to satellite communications without owning ground infrastructure.
Deep TechIoTSaaSSpace TechMilan, IT
Jonata Puglia(Founder)inGian Luca Ottinoin
Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalPrimo VenturesSIMEST
MatiPay develops payment and vending management systems for automated retail environments, including vending machines, smart fridges, and self-checkout solutions.
FintechIoTRetail Tech
Matteo Pertosa(Founder & CEO)in
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-investorsItalian Angels for GrowthPICUS CAPITAL
MODIFI provides a digital platform for cross-border trade finance, letting exporters and importers onboard online, receive payment right after shipping, and track trades and supplier payouts in one dashboard.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBainbridge Island, US
Jan Wehrs(Founder)inSven Brauer(Founder)inNelson Holzner(Co-Founder & CEO)inJames Poss(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Matthew Otepka(Executive Officer)J. Todd Larson(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsIncubate FundMaersk GrowthPICUS CAPITALGlobal Founders CapitalHighCape CapitalPathway Bioventures
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 VenturesItalian Angels for GrowthLIFTT
Nuclidium develops copper-based radioligand therapeutics and diagnostics for cancer treatment and diagnosis, with programs targeting prostate and breast cancer using Copper-61 and Copper-67 isotopes.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesBasel, CH
Leila Jaafar(CEO)Gustav(Medical Advisor)
Co-investorsAngelini VenturesDeepTech & Climate FondsKurma PartnersVIVES Partners
Phosphorus provides a cybersecurity remediation platform for Internet of Things (xIoT) devices in enterprise environments, offering visibility, patching, and compliance capabilities that integrate with existing security tools.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoTNashville, US
Chris Rouland(Founder)inEarle Ady(Executive Officer, Director)Charles Andros(Director)Martin LeRoy(Executive Officer)
BoardJR Smith(Director)Arthur Coviello, Jr.(Director)
Co-investorsEvolution Equity PartnersFirstMark CapitalMassMutual VenturesService Provider CapitalSyn Ventures Seed Management LlcWormhole Capital+2 more
Pontoro is a fintech platform that provides an Automated Liquidity Pool (ALP) for private asset managers, enabling them to raise capital by offering investors enhanced liquidity while managing secondary transactions.
FintechMountain View, US
Antonio Vitti(CEO & Co-Founder)Antonio V.(Founder)inRobert (Bob) Dewing(Founder)inVikram Dhingra(Director)
BoardClint Korver(Director)inImran Kizilbash(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBloccelerate VCFin CapitalUlu VenturesW11 CapitalIlluminate Financial+2 more
Quali provides a self-service platform that lets technology teams develop, test, and deploy across multiple cloud environments while managing infrastructure complexity.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Co-investorsGreenfield PartnersKreos CapitalJVP
Enterprise blockchain/distributed ledger technology company led by David Rutter.
David E Rutter(Founder)in
Seed-X develops GeNee Detect, an AI-powered computer vision platform that analyzes seeds and grains to assess quality parameters like germination potential, authenticity, and nutritional content without damaging the samples.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTechHardware
Co-investorsChampel CapitalTal Ventures
Skydweller Aero develops and manufactures very large solar-powered, autonomous aircraft designed for perpetual uncrewed flight carrying heavy payloads, with applications including ISR and maritime patrol.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechOklahoma City, US
Robert Miller(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)inSebastien Renouard(Chief Commercial Officer of Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa)inScott Clifton(Chief Build Officer)inTravis Vetter(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalMarlinspike Capital
Straiker builds security software for enterprise AI agents, offering agent discovery, autonomous red teaming for attack paths, and runtime protection across tools, data, MCP servers, and workflows.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareMountain View, US
Ankur Shah(Co-Founder & CEO)inSreenath Kurupati(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesGTM CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersRain CapitalCiti VenturesIlluminate Financial+2 more
Stylus Medicine develops in vivo genetic medicines using engineered recombinases, with initial focus on creating CAR-T therapies delivered via lipid nanoparticles for oncology, autoimmune, and genetic diseases.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Michael C. Bassik, Ph.D.(Scientific Founder)Emile Nuwaysir, Ph.D.(Chairman & Chief Executive Officer)inJason Fontenot, Ph.D.(Chief Scientific Officer)
Co-investorsBrainstorm VenturesCALIFORNIA INNOVATIONKhosla VenturesRA CapitalTachyon VenturesAbbVie
Tech4Planet is an investment model focused on transferring innovative research and technology into market-ready companies, with the aim of reducing human environmental impact.
CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech
Ternary provides finance-owned data infrastructure that consolidates AI, SaaS, cloud, and on-premise technology spend into a single ledger mapped to GL codes and ERP systems, with attribution and ROI tracking.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Mateo, US
Joshua Kwan(Founder)inSasha Kipervarg(Founder)in
Co-investorsFin CapitalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalOceans VenturesRiverPark VenturesGaingelsJump Capital
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Tr1X is a biopharmaceutical company developing cell and gene therapies to cure autoimmune and inflammatory diseases with high unmet medical need.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
David(Co-Founder)Maria Grazia Roncarolo(Co-Founder, President and Head of R&D)
Co-investorsThe Column Group
Vertis SGR is an asset management company (SGR) that integrates ESG factors into its investment process to analyze opportunities and risks.
FintechNaples, IT
Amedeo Giurazza(Founder)in
Co-investorsCDP Venture CapitalGrowth Engine
vFunction provides an AI-powered platform that analyzes software architecture and automatically refactors code to modernize systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Co-investorsEngineering CapitalPresidio VenturesWipro VenturesZeev VenturesKhosla VenturesShasta Ventures
XSpectra is an X-ray inspection system for food and beverage manufacturers that detects foreign material contamination on production lines.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechFoodTechHardwareMilan, IT
Bruno GaravelliinPietro Pozziin
Co-investorsEuropean Investment Bank
xFarm offers a sustainability tool for farms to monitor and manage the environmental impact of their agricultural operations, assign weight to each recorded activity, and identify better agronomic practices.
AgTechClimate TechSaaS
Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures AgGrey Silo VenturesMouro CapitalNovaCapitalPartech VenturesTiVenture SA+1 more
YOLO Group S.p.A. is an Italian insurance technology company operating under traditional governance with a Board of Directors and Supervisory Board.
FintechInsurTechMarketing TechSaaSMilan, IT
Simone Ranucci Brandimarte(Presidente del Consiglio di Amministrazione (Chairman))inGianluca De Cobelli(Amministratore Delegato (CEO))in
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AAVantgarde BioArbitro per le Controversie FinanziarieXstream LabsYolo Tech Insurance
Exits · 2
2 acquisitions · showing 1Mirtaacq. by TA-DAAN
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesiwoca · fintech.global · Jul 28, 2026
Straiker · prnewswire.com · Jun 29, 2026
Tr1X Bio · tr1x.bio · Feb 24, 2026
Caracol · finsmes.com · Oct 14, 2025
deskbird · thesaasnews.com · Sep 25, 2025
Commonwealth Fusion Systems · cfs.energy · Sep 2, 2025
Phosphorus Cybersecurity · fintech.global · Apr 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Neva Sgr. made?
- Neva Sgr. has 49 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 8 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Neva Sgr. invest at?
- Neva Sgr. invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Neva Sgr. focus on?
- Neva Sgr. focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Energy, Fintech, Future of Work, IoT, Quantum Computing, Space Tech.
- Where is Neva Sgr. located?
- Neva Sgr. is headquartered in Turin, IT.
- Does Neva Sgr. lead rounds?
- Neva Sgr. typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Neva Sgr. co-invest with?
- Neva Sgr. most often shares deals with CDP Venture Capital, Khosla Ventures, NovaCapital, among 142 tracked co-investors.
- What size deals does Neva Sgr. back?
- Across 11 deals with disclosed amounts, Neva Sgr. has joined rounds of $6M – $860M (median $28M).
Co-investors · 24
Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs bold, early-stage, technology-driven companies across deep tech and other sectors, providing hands-on 'venture assistance' to help founders build category-defining businesses.
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.
CDP Venture Capital SGR is an Italian venture capital fund manager that invests in strategic sectors for Italy's economic growth through direct and indirect funds. It is Italy's leading VC fund manager and among the largest in Europe.
Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm with a long-term investment philosophy, partnering closely with founders on strategic and operational challenges to build global companies.
Breakthrough Energy, founded by Bill Gates, backs innovators developing affordable, reliable, and clean energy technologies, investing across manufacturing, electricity, agriculture, transportation, and buildings.
HOF Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm investing in companies transforming foundational industries through advanced software and AI.
Gigascale Capital is an early-stage investment firm backing founders building physical systems and infrastructure across energy, factories, supply chains, and infrastructure for climate impact.
Safar Partners is an early-stage technology investment firm that backs startups spun out of leading research universities, primarily MIT, Harvard, and the University of Rochester.
Illuminate Financial is a venture capital firm investing in founders building the future of financial services, positioned at the center of the global financial services ecosystem and backed by major financial institutions as strategic investors in its funds.
Starlight Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in companies addressing global challenges and opportunities.
Norwest is a venture capital and growth equity investment firm that has backed over 700 companies across technology, consumer, and healthcare over its 65-year history.
Balderton Capital is a European venture capital firm that backs technology startups.
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Ulu VenturesEntrée CapitalMouro CapitalBaruch Future VenturesTeam8Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP)EUREKA! VentureOmnes CapitalInnovation EndeavorsAntlerGalaxy Digital Assets FundiAngels Capital
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