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Gianluca Dettori

Investor

Founder and Chairman of Primo Capital; General Partner, digital investment strategy at Primo Ventures

Milan, Italy

Writes $500K – $4M checks · typically $2M

About

Gianluca Dettori is founder and Chairman of Primo Capital and a General Partner for the firm's digital investment strategy, working on deal generation, portfolio management, and value creation. Active in the Italian internet sector since 1995, he held early roles at Olivetti and Lycos before co-founding Vitaminic in 1999, which he led to an IPO in 2000 as CEO. Since 2004 he has invested in more than sixty ICT and digital companies, founded the consultancy dPixel, and helped establish the Internet Advertising Bureau and Italian Tech Alliance; he is also a Kauffman Fellow.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechFintechHealthtechSaaSSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Mirai RoboticsBoard membercurrent2025 — presentMilan, Lombardy, Italy
  2. Italian ArtisanAmministratorecurrent2022 — presentMilan, Lombardy, Italy
  3. Primo CapitalChairman, General Partnercurrent2016 — presentMilano, Italia
  4. Fondazione Italiana AccentureMembro dell'Advisory Boardcurrent2022 — presentMilan, Lombardy, Italy
  5. VC3 DAOGenesis Membercurrent2022 — present
  6. Algorand Europe AcceleratorMentorcurrent2020 — present
  7. BIG - Boost Innovation GarageCAO: Chief Agitation Officercurrent2020 — presentBologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  8. TransactionaleBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
  9. Sardex S.p.A.Chairman of the boardcurrent2024 — presentCagliari Area, Italy
  10. Italian Tech AlliancePresident2021 — 2023Milan, Lombardy, Italy
  11. Startup Europe WeekCo-organizer - Milano2016 — 2022Milano, Italy
  12. iubendaDirector2010 — 2022Milan, Lombardy, Italy
  13. GoalShouterBoard Member2013 — 2021Pescara, Abruzzi, Italy
  14. Wired MagazineContributor2009 — 2016
  15. dpixelFounder, Chairman2006 — 2016
  16. CicerOOsDirector2012 — 2014
  17. SeolabDirector2007 — 2013Torino, Italy
  18. Kauffman Fellows ProgramFellow Class 142009 — 2011Palo Alto
  19. CrowdengineeringDirector2008 — 2009
  20. MobangoIndependent Director2008 — 2009
  21. Kiver S.r.lDirector2004 — 2009
  22. Charta srlDirector2004 — 2009
  23. VitaminicCEO1999 — 2003
  24. VitaminicFounder, CEO1999 — 2003
  25. Lycos EuropeManaging Director Italy1997 — 1999
  26. Italia OnlineSales and Marketing Director1995 — 1997
  27. Italia OnlineCommercial Director1995 — 1997
  28. OLIVETTI TELEMEDIA - OLIVETTI GROUPMarketing Manager Italia Online1995 — 1997

Skills & more

Negotiation14Management99Strategy99Leadership18Start-ups99Mergers50Entrepreneur17New Media74Investments55Due Diligence74Venture Capital99Business Planning99
+12 moreEntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyNew Business DevelopmentMarketingPrivate EquityE-commerceMobile ApplicationsProduct DevelopmentDigital MarketingManagement ConsultingCorporate DevelopmentMobile Devices

Languages English · Italian · Spanish

From Gianluca's professional profile.

Investments

Led

Vitaminic

Investor

iubendaVivaticket

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Primo Ventures

Alessandro Mizzi
Analyst at Primo Ventures
Andrea Pavero
General Partner & Director at Primo Ventures
Antonio Concolino
CEO & Partner at Primo Ventures
Carlo Vanoli
General Partner at Primo Ventures
Emiliano Tonelli
Partner at Primo Ventures
Ezio Ravaccia
General Partner & Director at Primo Ventures
Federico Cuppoloni
Investor at Primo Ventures
Franco Gonella
General Partner & Director at Primo Ventures

Network5

Alessandro Mizzi
Analyst at Primo Ventures
Andrea Di Camillo
Founder, CEO & Managing Partner at P101 Ventures
Federico Cuppoloni
Investor at Primo Ventures
Franco Gonella
General Partner & Director at Primo Ventures
Giorgio Minola
Director & Partner at Primo Ventures

Investors connected to Gianluca in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gianluca Dettori?
Gianluca Dettori is founder and Chairman of Primo Capital and a General Partner for the firm's digital investment strategy, working on deal generation, portfolio management, and value creation. Active in the Italian internet sector since 1995, he held early roles at Olivetti and Lycos before co-founding Vitaminic in 1999, which he led to an IPO in 2000 as CEO. Since 2004 he has invested in more than sixty ICT and digital companies, founded the consultancy dPixel, and helped establish the Internet Advertising Bureau and Italian Tech Alliance; he is also a Kauffman Fellow.
Where does Gianluca Dettori work?
Gianluca Dettori is Founder and Chairman of Primo Capital; General Partner, digital investment strategy at Primo Ventures.
What does Gianluca Dettori invest in?
Gianluca Dettori invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS, Space Tech.
What check size does Gianluca Dettori write?
Gianluca Dettori typically writes checks of $500K – $4M.
What companies has Gianluca Dettori invested in?
Investments tracked here include Vitaminic, iubenda, Vivaticket.
Where did Gianluca Dettori go to school?
Gianluca Dettori studied at Università degli Studi di Torino (Laurea, Economia); Liceo Scientifico Faà Di Bruno (Diploma Liceo Scientifico); Upland High School (High school diploma).
Does Gianluca Dettori lead rounds?
Yes — Gianluca Dettori has led 1 tracked investment.

Same school

Also attended Università degli Studi di Torino49

Andrea Di CamilloFounder, CEO & Managing Partner at P101 VenturesMarco PrunottoInvestor at MedicxiAndrea SilvelloBanking & Real Estate at Proximity CapitalFederico GaliziaIFC Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at International Finance CorporationAlberto CrestoGeneral Partner at Lunar VenturesGiovanni FabaroInvestment Associate at Oltre Impact

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Shared employers

Also worked at Mirai Robotics1

Gianluca D' AgostinoManaging Partner at The Techshop SGR

Also worked at Startup Europe Week2

Jaime CaveroEarly Stage Mentor at Draper B1Elio AssuncaoFounder and Director at Venture Capital World Summit

Also worked at dpixel6

Glenda GrazioliPartner at P101 VenturesLisa Di SevoManaging Partner and CEO at PranaVenturesLoris LanzellottiGeneral Partner at Excellis HoldingFranco GonellaGeneral Partner & Director at Primo VenturesGiorgio MinolaDirector & Partner at Primo VenturesNiccolò SanaricoGeneral Partner & CTO at Primo Ventures

Also worked at Kauffman Fellows Program381

Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaTobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesRoi Bar-KatManaging Director at Intel CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel CapitalNick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures

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