Led · Equity · Aug 2026

WeRoad designs group trips grouped around shared interests and travel styles, typically hosting eight- to fifteen-person groups led by younger "group leaders" rather than traditional tour guides. Founded in 2017 by Paolo De Nadai, Fabio Bin, and Erika De Santi, the company structures itineraries (most lasting 10–12 days, with shorter weekend options available) to encourage social bonding and repeat travel. WeRoad works with more than 4,000 group leaders and says roughly 60% of travelers book another trip. In 2025 it launched WeMeet, an app for local in-person gatherings; the company reports more than 50,000 attendees across 35 cities and 150,000 app downloads. Financially, WeRoad reported €130 million in revenue in 2025, up 30% year over year, and took more than 100,000 travelers on trips that year. Since launch the company says it has organized travel for over 300,000 customers across more than 1,000 itineraries globally.

Led · Equity · Apr 2026

BlockInvest develops blockchain-based infrastructure to enable issuance and lifecycle management of tokenized real-world assets and financial instruments. The company has executed milestone transactions including Italy’s first natively digital minibond and a tokenized structured note on a public blockchain for wealth management clients. Its platform aims to reduce settlement times and provide tamper-proof traceability while meeting regulatory standards. BlockInvest is positioning itself as an interoperability layer between traditional finance and decentralized technologies, with plans to scale across European markets. The company recently secured a strategic €4 million equity investment from UniCredit, which will be used to accelerate the rollout of tokenized products and embed BlockInvest’s technology into a major European bank’s operations. Lorenzo Rigatti serves as CEO and co-founder.

Participated · Equity · Aug 2025

NablaFlow provides rapid, high-precision aerodynamic and wind simulations via a cloud SaaS platform that combines cloud computing and AI. Its tools target engineers and designers across cycling, motorsport, urban planning and wind-infrastructure sectors. The company has two products on the market that are generating revenue and growing. Customers named in the article include Adidas, Pinarello, Ineos Grenadiers, Avior, Rambøll, Kajima and Sony. NablaFlow was born from years of research at the University of Stavanger. The recently closed financing will support international growth, strengthen go-to-market efforts and allow the company to expand its commercial team, with particular focus on Italian automotive operations and broader wind-engineering markets.

Participated · Equity · Aug 2025

Galvanina is a historic Italian producer of mineral waters and premium soft drinks with a pronounced export orientation. Since its 2019 acquisition by Riverside Europe, the company has virtually doubled its turnover compared with 2019, strengthening its position in the premium beverage segment. Management plans to accelerate international expansion in North America and Europe and to pursue investments in sustainability, product innovation, and industrial projects aimed at efficiency and reduced environmental impact. The company highlights long-standing relationships with leading international retailers and describes its business model as resilient despite pandemic, inflationary, tariff, and exchange-rate challenges. Galvanina emphasizes ESG commitments, incorporating sustainability-linked benefits into its financing arrangements. Riverside Europe is cited as a supportive shareholder as the group pursues further international growth.

Participated · Equity · Jul 2025

Maxi Mobility offers an all-inclusive subscription model for taxi drivers and corporate urban fleets, bundling electric vehicle leasing with unlimited charging, fleet management software, and 24/7 driver support. The service is designed to remove upfront cost barriers, charging complexity, and operational inefficiencies that hinder EV adoption. Founded in 2021, the company currently operates in Milan and Rome and targets the more than 13,000 active taxi licences across those cities. Maxi Mobility plans to use new funding to scale operations in Milan and Rome, further develop its proprietary digital platform, and expand charging infrastructure at strategic urban locations. The company also aims to begin expanding into selected European markets where demand for electrified professional fleets is growing, supported by local regulations and incentives. With a tailored model for professional drivers, Maxi positions itself as a key enabler of the electric transition in cities under regulatory pressure to cut emissions.