Participated · Equity · Mar 2026

UpSurgeOn builds a “hybrid” simulation ecosystem that combines physical, hyper-realistic anatomical models with virtual reality and digital platforms to provide standardized surgical training environments. Its platforms measure surgical skills against objective data to improve patient safety and reduce learning curves for complex procedures. The company has commercialized its technology in over 110 countries and collaborates with major global medtech companies and scientific institutions. Current multidisciplinary applications include cranial and spinal neurosurgery and plastic surgery, and the firm plans to expand into specialties such as orthopedics and ENT. UpSurgeOn is led by CEO and co-founder Federico Nicolosi and has secured over €8M in total institutional funding following the latest €5M round.

Participated · Seed · Nov 2025

Founded in Milan in 2023, Guidoio offers a fully digital model for obtaining a driving license, targeting digital-native learners who expect speed and transparency. Its mobile app covers the entire journey—from enrollment and document submission to medical appointments, theory prep, and practical lessons—eliminating much of the traditional bureaucracy. Key product features include Tutor AI, which creates adaptive study paths tailored to each student’s progress, and Smart Lesson Booking, which lets learners schedule driving lessons near their homes with certified instructors. The platform emphasizes accessibility, flexibility, and user control, while still providing on-demand support. With fresh funding, Guidoio plans to enhance its e-learning tools, build additional digital resources for instructors, and deepen its AI capabilities. Commercially, the company aims to extend operations to more than 30 Italian cities by the end of 2026. To support this growth, it will expand its team across key functions such as product, engineering, and operations.

Participated · Series A · Sep 2025

Founded in 2021 by Silvia Wang and Daniele Francescon, Serenis operates an online, medically-licensed platform that matches patients with 2,500 experienced psychologists, psychiatrists and nutritionists. After going live in 2022, the company grew revenue from €2 million that year to €12 million in 2023 and €25 million in 2024, and it projects surpassing €40 million in 2025. To date, Serenis has facilitated 1.5 million therapy sessions for consumers and for 250 enterprise customers via its Serenis Business offering, which counts Nestlé, Banca Sella, Satispay and Leroy Merlin among its clients. The company is extending its product suite with Serenis Nutrizione for eating disorders, opening physical Serenis Studio clinics in Milan and Rome, and rolling out Scribe AI, a GDPR-compliant tool that generates instant session summaries. Serenis employs 65 people and plans to add 30 more in the next year. Its mission is to make high-quality mental and physical wellbeing services more accessible by combining clinical rigor with proprietary technology.

Participated · Seed · Aug 2025

AlterEco Pulp develops cellulosic fiber molding technology to produce recyclable and compostable packaging from plant-based fibers (bamboo, hemp) and agricultural by-products (sugarcane bagasse, wheat straw). Founded in 2022 from an idea by the Corazzi family, the company operates a cellulose research center and is registered in the National Registry of Research Companies. It collaborates with several universities and research institutions to advance sustainable packaging products and processes. The company is positioning its technology across sectors including food service, electronics, pharmaceuticals and perfumery. Its industrial plan, 'Back to (H)Earth!', targets a state-of-the-art production facility and an R&D area to build an integrated 'field to pack to field' supply chain. Financially, AlterEco recently closed a €3.5 million Seed round to accelerate production and commercialization efforts.

Participated · Seed · Apr 2025

Founded in 2022 by Giorgio Seveso, Jules Arthur Sastre, and Luca Milesi, Tundr aims to set a new standard for corporate welfare in Italy through a digital-first platform that lets employers design and manage fringe and flexible benefit plans in a few clicks. Central to the offering is the Tundr Card, which runs on the Mastercard network and can be used at more than 70,000 Italian points of sale, giving employees an easy, legally compliant way to spend their welfare credits. The product’s user experience has already enabled over €20 million in welfare credits to be issued, with usage rates above 95%. The company has onboarded more than 400 clients across logistics, HR, fashion, e-commerce, and manufacturing, and operates with a 30-person team in Milan and Lecce. Tundr also screens merchants on ESG parameters, encouraging employees to support responsible businesses. Fresh capital will be used to scale the platform and deepen penetration of the Italian market, while continuing to expand its ecosystem of merchants and benefit categories.