Vento
Venture capitalTorino · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Vento invests in pre-seed and seed stage startups that have at least one Italian founder, regardless of the company's geography or sector. Backed entirely by Exor, the firm deploys an initial investment of around €150,000 with follow-on potential up to €1M, offering a fast and clear decision process delivering an outcome within two weeks. Its second €75M fund aims to empower Italian founders worldwide, and the firm has added ecosystem initiatives to extend its support beyond capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directoriesFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Vento invest at?
- Vento invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Vento's typical check size?
- Vento typically writes checks of $165K – $1.1M.
- What sectors does Vento focus on?
- Vento focuses on Biotech, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Vento located?
- Vento is headquartered in Torino, IT.
- Does Vento lead rounds?
- Vento typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm that invests in startups worldwide and runs programs for founders and investors.
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