GELLIFY

GELLIFY is an Italian-headquartered B2B innovation platform that bridges the gap between traditional corporations and innovative digital startups. Based in Bologna, Italy, with a significant presence across Europe, including Spain and the UK, GELLIFY operates as a venture capital firm, corporate venture builder, and strategic advisor. Its core mission revolves around identifying promising B2B digital startups and providing them with capital, strategic guidance, and a unique "gellification" process to accelerate their growth and facilitate their integration into the corporate ecosystem.

GELLIFY primarily targets early-stage B2B digital startups, focusing on sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Cybersecurity, Fintech, and MarTech. Beyond providing financial investment, GELLIFY distinguishes itself by offering comprehensive support services, including corporate venturing, open innovation programs, and digital transformation consulting for established companies. This dual approach allows them to not only fund startups but also to create tangible value by connecting them with potential corporate clients and partners, thereby fostering a symbiotic relationship between agile innovation and corporate scale.

A significant part of GELLIFY's investment activity is channeled through its dedicated venture capital fund, GELLIFY Digital Investments (GDI). The first iteration, GDI Fund I, successfully raised €50 million (approximately $54 million USD), demonstrating its substantial financial capacity. This fund is specifically designed to invest in B2B tech startups, primarily across Italy, Spain, and the UK. For initial investments, GELLIFY typically writes checks ranging from €500,000 to €2 million (approximately $540,000 to $2.16 million USD), with the potential for follow-on investments in subsequent funding rounds. To date, GELLIFY has invested in over 20 startups, showcasing its active role in the European tech ecosystem.