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Top 8 Venture Capital Firms in Milan (2026)

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Milan's startup community is clearly on the rise, supported by a strong local investor base. These firms are backing a wide range of companies, from digital platforms to healthcare.

Firms like P101 have backed over 100 companies, while others such as Club Italia Investimenti 2 are approaching 80 investments.

Below is our list of the best 8 VC firms in Milan.

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Primo Capital operates as a multi-fund investment company, focusing its capital on seed and early-stage startups. They direct investments toward companies in digital software, new space, climate technology, and healthcare.

Year Founded2016
FoundersAntonio Concolino, Franco Gonella, Gianluca Dettori
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments75 (37 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits9 (2 IPO'd)
Contactinfo@primo.vc

With over 15 years of experience, XGEN Venture backs startups developing solutions for high unmet medical needs. As an Italian alternative investment fund manager, they support companies from the early stages through to later growth, helping to bring new medical technologies to market.

Year Founded
FoundersDaniele Scarinci
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage
Nº of Investments6 (3 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contact+39 02 3651 5119
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3. Vertis

As an independent investment management company, Vertis directs its closed-end funds toward Italian research projects, spin-offs, and startups. Authorized by the Bank of Italy, they focus on backing and developing companies that represent the "Made in Italy" brand.

Year Founded2007
FoundersAmedeo Giurazza
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments62 (36 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits7
Contactvertis@vertis.it / +39 081 240 40 96
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4. P101

P101 invests in early-stage digital and technology-driven companies, providing entrepreneurs with the capital and resources needed for growth. The firm's portfolio features companies like Musixmatch and Tannico, reflecting its focus on supporting Italian tech innovation.

Year Founded2013
FoundersAndrea Di Camillo
IndustriesCybersecurity, E-Commerce, Education, Fintech, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Supply Chain & Logistics, Internet & Mobile, Transportation, Proptech & Real Estate, Travel & Hospitality, SaaS
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments101 (64 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits18
Contactinfo@p101.it / +39 02 3659 5255

Indaco Venture Partners backs Italian growth-stage companies developing proprietary technologies in electronics, robotics, medtech, and new materials. The firm is dedicated to helping these enterprises scale from a national base to compete on the global market.

Year Founded2016
FoundersAlvise Bonivento, Davide Turco
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Post-Ipo, Seed
Nº of Investments41 (12 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits3 (2 IPO'd)

As an independent firm, Alkemia Capital invests in growth-stage B2B SaaS and platform technology companies through venture capital and private equity. It also executes build-up strategies with small-to-medium sized companies in the €1-10M EBITDA range to help them expand.

Year Founded2006
FoundersGiacomo Picchetto, Luca Maurizio Duranti, Simone Cremonini
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity
Nº of Investments6 (6 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contactsegreteria@alkemiacapital.com / 0039-049-7354172

As a private equity and venture capital firm, Idea Capital Funds provides capital through direct, fund of fund, and secondary investments. Their direct investment strategy centers on financing medium-sized and large leveraged buyouts.

Year Founded2006
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Nº of Investments3 (2 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contactinfo@ideasgr.com / +39 (02) 2906 631

Comprised of entrepreneurs and business angels, Club Italia Investimenti 2 provides seed capital to promising Italian digital startups. The firm draws on the collective experience of its members to help these young companies grow and build long-term value.

Year Founded2013
FoundersAlessandro Tavecchio, Cristiano Esclapon
Investment StageCrowdfunding, Early Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments79 (1 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits10
Contactteam@cii2.com / +39 080 9286 0967

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