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Club degli Investitori

Europe, Piemonte, Italy, Torino

Description

Club degli Investitori stands as Italy's most active and prominent business angel network, headquartered in Torino. Established in 2009, this organization plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the Italian landscape by connecting high-potential startups with experienced private investors. Its mission extends beyond mere capital provision, aiming to leverage the collective expertise and networks of its members to accelerate the growth of promising ventures.

The network primarily targets innovative seed and early-stage companies, demonstrating a broad sector interest that includes digital technologies, deep tech, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. What sets Club degli Investitori apart is its robust membership base, comprising over 300 seasoned entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals. These members not only contribute financial capital but also offer invaluable mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to their extensive professional networks, providing a significant competitive advantage to their portfolio companies.

Club degli Investitori boasts a strong track record of activity and impact within the Italian startup ecosystem. Since its inception, the network has completed over 100 investments, consistently supporting new ventures. While individual member contributions can vary, the network typically participates in funding rounds with a collective investment ranging from approximately $108,000 to $540,000 per deal, often co-investing with other angels or venture capital funds to achieve larger round sizes. Cumulatively, the network has mobilized over $43.2 million in capital for Italian startups, underscoring its significant financial commitment and its pivotal role in driving the country's innovation economy.

Investor Profile

Club degli Investitori has backed more than 93 startups, with 13 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 19 rounds, about 20% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Italy, United States, Switzerland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, E-Commerce.
  • Typical check size: $108K – $540K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (43%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Pre Seed (10%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Angel (4%)
  • Equity Crowdfunding (3%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Corporate Round (1%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)

Country Focus

  • Italy (77%)
  • United States (5%)
  • Switzerland (4%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Israel (3%)
  • United Arab Emirates (1%)
  • Canada (1%)
  • France (1%)
  • India (1%)
  • Germany (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Biotechnology
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Mobile
  • Internet
  • Crowdsourcing
  • Delivery
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Club degli Investitori frequently co-invest with?

2100 Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
Boost Heroes
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milan
Co-Investments: 4
Italian Angels for Growth
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milan
Co-Investments: 14
LVenture Group
Europe, Lazio, Italy, Roma
Co-Investments: 8
Exor Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 4
iStarter
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Claris Ventures
Europe, Piemonte, Italy, Torino
Co-Investments: 4
LIFTT
Europe, Piemonte, Italy, Turin
Co-Investments: 4
CA
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milano
Co-Investments: 3
CDP Venture Capital
Europe, Lazio, Italy, Rome
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Club degli Investitori often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
DP
North America, Washington, United States
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
CR
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Bergamo
Shared Deals: 1
David Clarke
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Club degli Investitori?

Proxima Fusion

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Proxima Fusion develops stellarator-based fusion reactors to deliver clean, continuous energy through advanced simulation and engineering.

Clean EnergyEnergyPower Grid
Series AJun 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $148,398,777
Annaida Technologies

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Annaida Technologies has developed a groundbreaking device, EmbryoSpin, that performs microscopic Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.

HardwareHealth CareInformation TechnologyLife Science
SeedApr 29, 2025
Approxima

Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Approxima is an early-stage MedTech startup that is creating a percutaneous tricuspid valve replacement method.

Medical Device
Series AFeb 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,615,264
Even

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Even is a health-tech company and healthcare provider that partners directly with the top hospitals in the country.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospital
Series AOct 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
autone

London, England, United Kingdom

autone is a SaaS platform that optimises inventory management for brands.

Consumer GoodsIntelligent SystemsRetail TechnologySaaS
Series AOct 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $16,888,359
Stema

Milano, Lombardia, Italy

Stema helps engineers pursue their professional goals.

EmploymentInformation Technology
Pre SeedOct 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,737,412
AIKO - Infinite Ways to Autonomy

Torino, Piemonte, Italy

AIKO develops and commercialize algorithms based on Artificial Intelligence to increase the autonomy of small satellite missions.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationMachine LearningSoftware
Series AOct 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,398,543
Lymphatica Medtech

Ecublens, Vaud, Switzerland

Lymphatica Medtech is a medical device development company developing a minimally invasive solution for chronic lymphedema.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Series BOct 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $19,646,128
Inventio.AI

Fossano, Piemonte, Italy

Inventio.AI is a software development company that provides artificial intelligence tools and solutions for machines and productions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
Pre SeedOct 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $614,077
Newcleo

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Newcleo is an atomic energy company that focuses on developing advanced nuclear energy technologies.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementNuclear
Series ASep 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $150,344,456