Participated · Seed · May 2023

Reasoned Art is a Milan-based art tech startup founded by Giulio Bozzo and Andrea Marec that builds Web3 digital art experiences. Its core initiative, Monuverse, reinterprets 3D models of monuments through digital artists and certifies the results as NFTs to preserve and enhance cultural heritage. The company also operates a Curated Digital Art Gallery and a Brand Collaborations unit and has provided B2B services to brands including Adidas Originals and Bulgari. Reasoned Art began its Web3 activities in January 2021 and launched Monuverse with the Arch of Peace in Milan, selling the first 1,111 NFTs. With the €1.4 million seed financing the company plans to continue expanding—notably into the Korean market—and to further develop the Monuverse project. The founders aim for Monuverse to become a participatory ecosystem and a benchmark for future humanities education. Reasoned Art is the first Italian gallery dedicated to CryptoArt, selecting digital artists worldwide, curating physical and virtual exhibitions, and certifying authenticity to enable NFT sales. Launched last June at the MEET – Digital Culture Center in Milan, the startup combines on‑chain provenance with real‑world displays. The founders, Giulio Bozzo (CEO) and Andrea Marec (CFO), led a team that staged Italy’s first decentralized CryptoArt exhibition on June 10, displaying works on 30 newsstands in Milan and selling them at the country’s first CryptoArt auction. The company plans to use its fresh capital to plan next steps and scale up its operations. Reasoned Art was also selected for LVenture Group’s LUISS EnLabs Acceleration Program, signaling accelerator support as it grows. The articles do not disclose revenue or user metrics.

Participated · Seed · Feb 2023

Ittinsect develops highly nutritious proteins extracted from insects and agricultural by-products to serve as sustainable alternatives to conventional aquaculture feed. The company aims to make insect-derived ingredients commercially accessible for use in trout, sturgeon and saltwater species such as sea bass and sea bream, with plans to introduce functional ingredients for salmon and tilapia. By the end of 2023 Ittinsect produced and delivered 1,500 tonnes of sustainable, nutrient-dense feed. The startup operates three research laboratories, has a patent-pending process, and has forged strategic partnerships in the production sector. Ittinsect was accelerated by ZERO (the Cleantech accelerator of the CDP National Network) and positions itself to reduce aquaculture dependence on marine resources and move toward zero-impact aquaculture.

Participated · Series A · Nov 2022

Babaco Market operates a sustainable groceries subscription service that collects cosmetically imperfect but edible produce from about 100 producers and distributes them in curated food boxes. It markets and delivers in four Italian regions: Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, Veneto and Piedmont. The company shipped some 35,000 food boxes in 2021 and expects to more than double that figure this year. Babaco was founded in May 2020 by Francesco Gilberti and Luca Massaeretti, inspired by similar US startups. The startup highlights food-waste reduction as a core mission, noting at least 6% of the EU's greenhouse gas emissions come from food waste and pointing to the end of the EU ban on selling misshapen produce. Following its latest raise, Babaco plans an expansion drive into international markets and the recruitment of additional staff.

Participated · Equity · Jul 2022

Futura provides an AI-based platform that optimizes students' study time and test scores by learning from past mistakes and targeting weak points. It personalizes learning using a data-driven approach and modular classes that adapt to individual students' needs. The company also offers Alice, an AI-powered virtual tutor that leverages large language models to create personalized explanations and learning materials tailored to each student's level and learning style. Futura plans to use new funding to further invest in technology, expand into new business lines, and grow the team. The company recently raised €14M in a Series A financing. Co-founders include Andrea Chirolli (CEO), Lorenzo Pinto (CTO), Francesco Salvatore (CPO), and Remko Wiesman (COO). Futura builds AI models to create personalised and adaptive learning paths that optimise study time and improve test scores. The platform combines company-curated educational content with user-generated additions and uses AI to learn from past mistakes and target students' weak points with modular classes. The company aims to make private tutoring accessible to everyone and to democratise learning globally. In less than two years it has over 1,500 users and is growing at an average of 20% month over month. Founders Andrea Chirolli, Francesco Salvatore and Lorenzo Pinto plan to expand by hiring new talent and investing in technology development. Futura is based in Italy.

Participated · Series A · Nov 2021

Founded in 2017 and based in Milan, Deesup operates an online marketplace for authentic, high-end second-hand and iconic designer furniture. The company curates pieces from private and professional sellers and promotes circular-economy principles to make luxury design more ethical and sustainable. Deesup has grown its community and retail partnerships, now counting over 100 partners among main players in the furniture market. In 2021 it doubled sales versus the prior year and reported an average shopping cart of over €900. The startup plans to use product and technology improvements to optimize the buying and selling experience and to attract new retail partners while expanding internationally. Deesup operates an online marketplace dedicated to authentic second-hand and “zero km” signed designer furniture, sourcing pieces from private sellers, showrooms and distributors. The platform vets and promotes iconic, certified items to a global audience of design connoisseurs. Deesup reports that over 50% of its online shop orders come from abroad, led by Germany, Belgium and the United Kingdom. The company was launched through LUISS EnLabs, LVenture Group’s accelerator, and was founded by Valentina Cerolini and Daniele Ena. Future plans include international expansion and platform development using augmented reality and machine learning to improve user experience and product evaluation. The startup positions itself to capture growth in the signed-design market, which the article cites at $41 billion in 2018 with projected annual growth.