Zanichelli Venture
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Zanichelli Venture backs founders creating 'bicycles of the mind'—tools that amplify human capability as intelligence becomes embedded everywhere. It invests in companies that move people from knowledge gaps to measurable mastery, particularly around mandatory or high-stakes learning pathways, as well as businesses that help people build habits and overcome limits (therapy, coaching, nutrition, fitness, health). It also funds infrastructure and services making education providers more efficient (LMS, SIS, enrollment, analytics), tools helping people realize the payoff of learning through work and careers, and products that coach users toward goals with learning as an embedded byproduct.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 15 of 25 portfolio companiesEdTech ×14AI & Machine Learning ×7SaaS ×5Future of Work ×4Enterprise Software ×3B2B Marketplaces ×1HR Tech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1
HQs:United States×3Italy×2Germany×1
Investments · 25 tracked
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Aktiv Chemistry is an online learning platform for teaching chemistry, offering interactive problem sets, in-class active learning tools, homework, quizzes, and exams with LMS integration and automatic grading.
EdTechSaaS
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investorsDorm Room
Amplify develops products in the education field, with a team drawn from education, technology, design, and media.
EdTech
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investorsLearn CapitalLumos Capital GroupEmerson Collective Investing
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
DataMasters provides online training courses in AI, data science, and machine learning for professionals seeking to develop technical skills through hybrid learning, practical projects, and community support.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investorsPrimo Ventures
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
EvidenceB develops adaptive learning modules for educational institutions and publishers, combining cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and UX design to deliver personalized learning pathways.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Excellence is an AI-powered educational platform designed for teachers to manage and enhance classroom use of AI tools.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Sovann Linden(Founder)inAlexis Bonnafont(Founder)inMattia Mauro(Founder)in
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investorsKima VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Gamindo is an AI-powered platform that converts training content into gamified learning experiences using game mechanics like leaderboards and levels.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Gyver is a career platform for electrical, electronic, automation, and electromechanical technicians in Italy.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechFuture of Work
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investorsBrighteye VenturesāltitudeAntlerVento
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Mindstone offers AI training and academies — including enterprise AI, agentic AI, and executive-focused programs — along with community events for individuals, small teams, and organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise Software
Joshua Wöhle(CEO)inGreg Detre(Head of Technical & Product)in
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investorsKickstart InnovationMSMScout FundThe Fund
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investorsAngelCentralJuvo VenturesOWW Capital Partners Pte. Ltd.27V (Twenty Seven Ventures)SuperCharger Ventures
NovoDia builds custom curriculum infrastructure for K-12 school districts, using subject-matter experts and an AI-enabled platform to design, redesign, and extend curricula across core subjects, CTE pathways, special education, intervention, and virtual programs.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investors97212 VenturesNew Era Capital Partners
Pathfinder is a tool that verifies whether items are allowable under Education Savings Account (ESA) rules before purchase, serving education savings account holders in Arizona.
EdTechArizona, US
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investorsTranspose Platform Management
RunYourself is a peer-to-peer coaching platform that matches individuals for structured coaching sessions using frameworks focused on active listening, reflective questioning, and accountability.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Sparkwise offers a platform for scaling group facilitation and transformation programs, serving enterprises and consulting firms that can white-label it for their clients.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investorsFigure 8 InvestmentsAvalanche VCEmerge Education
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Tomorrow University offers online, challenge-based degree programs including bachelor's degrees, an Applied Psychology program, and a Global Impact Executive MBA focused on AI, sustainable technologies, business, and leadership.
EdTechFuture of WorkImpact & Social Good
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investorsEducapitalEnjoyventure ManagementEmerge Education
ubiMaster provides online tutoring and learning support for school-age children, connecting them with tutors for personalized 1:1 instruction.
EdTech
Jana Krotsch(Gründerin & CEO)Steffen Krotsch(Geschäftsführer)
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investorsOwl Ventures
Zick Learn uses AI to convert documents and videos into microlearning courses translated into 200+ languages, delivering them through messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Teams, and Slack for enterprise workforce training.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise Software
PartnerEnrico Poli· solo GP
Co-investorsKickstart Innovation
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGyver · founderstoday.news · May 15, 2026
Ubimaster · munich-startup.de · May 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Zanichelli Venture made?
- Zanichelli Venture has 25 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Zanichelli Venture invest at?
- Zanichelli Venture invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Zanichelli Venture's typical check size?
- Zanichelli Venture typically writes checks of $100K – $250K.
- What sectors does Zanichelli Venture focus on?
- Zanichelli Venture focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Digital Health, EdTech, Future of Work, HR Tech, Mental Health, Wellness & Fitness.
- Does Zanichelli Venture lead rounds?
- Zanichelli Venture typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Zanichelli Venture co-invest with?
- Zanichelli Venture most often shares deals with Emerge, Kickstart Innovation, Transpose Platform Management, among 19 tracked co-investors.
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