Italian Angels for Growth

Italian Angels for Growth, founded in 2007 and based in Milan, Italy, is an angel investor network dedicated to supporting early-stage startups. The organization facilitates access to venture opportunities for its members, who have collectively invested over 22 million Euros in 41 startups primarily in the seed and Series A stages. The sectors of interest include Medtech, SaaS, e-commerce, Fintech, and various high-tech fields. Each investment opportunity undergoes thorough vetting by a professional team, complemented by input from seasoned members of the network. Following investment, startups benefit from the guidance of up to two Investment Champions, who leverage their expertise to enhance the companies' chances of success.

Leonardo Giagnoni

Managing Director

Past deals in Adriatic

Deliveristo

Venture Round in 2022
Deliveristo Srl is a Milan-based company that operates a B2B digital marketplace focused on food delivery services. Founded in 2017, the platform connects hotels, restaurants, and cafes directly with suppliers, including farmers and distributors. It offers a wide range of food products such as pasta, rice, cheeses, salami, preserves, meat, fish, oils, and vinegar. By utilizing a drop shipping model, Deliveristo allows HoReCa operators to streamline their ordering process, eliminating middlemen and enabling direct purchases. The platform also provides order management capabilities, allowing users to manage customers, products, personalized pricing, and various reports, thereby enhancing operational efficiency for food service businesses.

Kither Biotech

Series B in 2022
Kither Biotech, established in 2011 and based in Turin, Italy, specializes in researching and developing drugs targeting pulmonary diseases with unmet medical needs. Its primary focus is on two internally developed compounds: KIT2014, a peptide currently in pre-clinical development for treating cystic fibrosis, which has received orphan drug designation from the EMA; and CL27, a molecule intended for chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and allergic asthma, also in its pre-clinical phase.

GenomeUp

Seed Round in 2022
GenomeUp is a Rome-based healthtech startup that specializes in AI-powered solutions for genetic analysis and clinical decision support. The company aims to serve as a global reference platform to enhance clinical decision-making for hospitals, laboratories, research centers, and pharmaceutical companies. By providing tools that accelerate diagnosis times and improve patient care, GenomeUp seeks to deliver actionable insights for health prevention within a 24-hour timeframe. Emphasizing its commitment to social responsibility, the company has evolved into an Italian Benefit Corporation, prioritizing sustainable and transparent practices that consider the well-being of stakeholders, communities, and the environment.

Fitprime

Series A in 2021
Fitprime is a Rome-based online platform that provides unlimited access to a broad network of sport centers through daily entry or monthly subscription. Launched in February 2016, it operates as a fitness locator and online marketplace that lets users find and reserve sporting facilities, subscribe to monthly access for partner centers, participate in online sessions, and develop personalized nutrition plans. The platform also supports employer wellness initiatives by enabling companies to offer access to fitness services and wellness resources for employees, emphasizing physical, nutritional, and mental well-being. By combining facility access with health-focused services, Fitprime aims to simplify how individuals and organizations integrate regular physical activity into daily routines.

Deliveristo

Series A in 2020
Deliveristo Srl is a Milan-based company that operates a B2B digital marketplace focused on food delivery services. Founded in 2017, the platform connects hotels, restaurants, and cafes directly with suppliers, including farmers and distributors. It offers a wide range of food products such as pasta, rice, cheeses, salami, preserves, meat, fish, oils, and vinegar. By utilizing a drop shipping model, Deliveristo allows HoReCa operators to streamline their ordering process, eliminating middlemen and enabling direct purchases. The platform also provides order management capabilities, allowing users to manage customers, products, personalized pricing, and various reports, thereby enhancing operational efficiency for food service businesses.

Qapla' SPA SB

Seed Round in 2020
Qapla' Srl is an Italian company founded in 2014, based in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, that offers an online platform designed for tracking shipments and enhancing customer satisfaction for e-commerce and other commercial activities. The platform allows users to import and manage their shipments, communicate with clients, and set up communication flows, while also translating courier statuses into 12 standardized updates that follow shipments from departure to delivery. By integrating tracking for all couriers into a single interface, Qapla' enables businesses to monitor deliveries and provide progress reports to customers, ultimately reducing customer support costs and improving post-shipping marketing and communication efforts.

Apical

Seed Round in 2019
Apical is an online community platform that connects individuals and organizations dedicated to activism in Italy. It aims to foster a fully equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future through events, research, working groups, training courses, and support programs.

Kither Biotech

Series A in 2019
Kither Biotech, established in 2011 and based in Turin, Italy, specializes in researching and developing drugs targeting pulmonary diseases with unmet medical needs. Its primary focus is on two internally developed compounds: KIT2014, a peptide currently in pre-clinical development for treating cystic fibrosis, which has received orphan drug designation from the EMA; and CL27, a molecule intended for chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and allergic asthma, also in its pre-clinical phase.

Fitprime

Seed Round in 2019
Fitprime is a Rome-based online platform that provides unlimited access to a broad network of sport centers through daily entry or monthly subscription. Launched in February 2016, it operates as a fitness locator and online marketplace that lets users find and reserve sporting facilities, subscribe to monthly access for partner centers, participate in online sessions, and develop personalized nutrition plans. The platform also supports employer wellness initiatives by enabling companies to offer access to fitness services and wellness resources for employees, emphasizing physical, nutritional, and mental well-being. By combining facility access with health-focused services, Fitprime aims to simplify how individuals and organizations integrate regular physical activity into daily routines.

InVRsion

Seed Round in 2018
InVRsion s.r.l. is a Milan-based company that specializes in developing customized virtual reality (VR) solutions for the consumer packaged goods, retail, and real estate sectors. Founded in 2015, InVRsion offers a cloud-based software-as-a-service application called ShelfZone, which simulates shopping environments and products in a highly realistic manner. This platform enhances sales effectiveness, enabling retailers and brands to improve consumer perception of product value while saving time and costs. In addition to its VR simulations, InVRsion is involved in the digitalization of 3D products and has a robust pipeline for producing 3D digital twins. The company combines high-end head-mounted displays with advanced projection systems to facilitate real-time, immersive experiences, allowing businesses to analyze consumer behavior and optimize their marketing strategies.

GenomeUp

Seed Round in 2018
GenomeUp is a Rome-based healthtech startup that specializes in AI-powered solutions for genetic analysis and clinical decision support. The company aims to serve as a global reference platform to enhance clinical decision-making for hospitals, laboratories, research centers, and pharmaceutical companies. By providing tools that accelerate diagnosis times and improve patient care, GenomeUp seeks to deliver actionable insights for health prevention within a 24-hour timeframe. Emphasizing its commitment to social responsibility, the company has evolved into an Italian Benefit Corporation, prioritizing sustainable and transparent practices that consider the well-being of stakeholders, communities, and the environment.

NTP Nano Tech Projects

Seed Round in 2018
NTP Nano Tech Projects SRL, founded in 2012 and based in Sant'Angelo in Vado, Italy, specializes in the research and development of advanced diagnostic imaging solutions. The company has developed Nano-Eye, an advanced optical-laser microscopy device characterized by its superior optical resolution, surpassing that of micron. This innovative technology simplifies the detection and interpretation of viral DNA sequences, including early detection of Human Papilloma Virus levels. By integrating optical detection systems with digital technologies, NTP Nano Tech Projects aims to facilitate the digital transition in healthcare facilities globally. Their interconnected tools enable pathologists to provide remote diagnostic opinions on biological samples, enhancing the efficiency of research and diagnosis while increasing the detection range of viral configurations.

Artemest

Series A in 2018
Artemest s.r.l. is an online marketplace based in Milan, Italy, specializing in handmade luxury products crafted by Italian artisans. Founded in 2015, the platform offers a diverse collection of items, including home décor, fine art, and jewelry. Customers can explore a wide range of products such as furniture, lighting, textiles, and decorative art, alongside lifestyle items like bicycles, candles, and leather goods. Artemest distinguishes itself by providing a unique shopping experience that includes curated editorial content and videos that showcase the artisans and their craft. By connecting connoisseurs with exceptional craftsmanship, Artemest promotes the rich tradition of Italian artistry and allows customers worldwide to acquire one-of-a-kind pieces while gaining insight into the creative processes behind them.

Together Price

Seed Round in 2017
Together Price is a platform that enables groups to share the costs of digital subscriptions and services. It provides a network and tools to split expenses among friends, family, roommates, and coworkers, helping users access subscriptions without paying for duplicate licenses. The platform supports creating sharing groups, coordinating payments through a digital wallet, and group communication to streamline management of multiple subscriptions. It covers a broad mix of products, including streaming services, software, and gaming platforms, reflecting the goal of saving time and money through shared access. Founded in 2015 and based in Rome, Together Price operates as a subscription-sharing and group-management solution that simplifies collective access to digital services.

PlayWood

Seed Round in 2017
PlayWood, based in Reggio Emilia, Italy, specializes in innovative modular furniture systems. Their unique design combines connectors with wooden boards, allowing users to create various pieces such as desks, shelves, and stools without specialized tools or manufacturing facilities.

Everli

Series A in 2017
Everli is an online grocery shopping marketplace offering access to over 300,000 products across Italy, France, Poland, and the Czech Republic. It provides same-day delivery services, allowing customers to shop from various retailers without waiting in lines or carrying heavy items.

Artemest

Seed Round in 2017
Artemest s.r.l. is an online marketplace based in Milan, Italy, specializing in handmade luxury products crafted by Italian artisans. Founded in 2015, the platform offers a diverse collection of items, including home décor, fine art, and jewelry. Customers can explore a wide range of products such as furniture, lighting, textiles, and decorative art, alongside lifestyle items like bicycles, candles, and leather goods. Artemest distinguishes itself by providing a unique shopping experience that includes curated editorial content and videos that showcase the artisans and their craft. By connecting connoisseurs with exceptional craftsmanship, Artemest promotes the rich tradition of Italian artistry and allows customers worldwide to acquire one-of-a-kind pieces while gaining insight into the creative processes behind them.

Fitprime

Venture Round in 2016
Fitprime is a Rome-based online platform that provides unlimited access to a broad network of sport centers through daily entry or monthly subscription. Launched in February 2016, it operates as a fitness locator and online marketplace that lets users find and reserve sporting facilities, subscribe to monthly access for partner centers, participate in online sessions, and develop personalized nutrition plans. The platform also supports employer wellness initiatives by enabling companies to offer access to fitness services and wellness resources for employees, emphasizing physical, nutritional, and mental well-being. By combining facility access with health-focused services, Fitprime aims to simplify how individuals and organizations integrate regular physical activity into daily routines.
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