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SIMEST

Europe, Lazio, Italy, Rome

Description

SIMEST is a financial firm focused on the development and promotion of Italian enterprises abroad.

Investor Profile

SIMEST has backed more than 11 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Italy, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, FinTech, Aerospace.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (27%)
  • Series Unknown (27%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Grant (9%)
  • Seed (9%)
  • Debt Financing (9%)

Country Focus

  • Italy (91%)
  • United Kingdom (9%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Fintech
  • Aerospace
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Electronics
  • Satellite Communication
  • Space Travel
  • Health Care
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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 SIMEST frequently co-invest with?

PranaVentures
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milano
Co-Investments: 1
Founders Future
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
ET
Europe, Lazio, Italy, Rome
Co-Investments: 1
0I
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Bergamo
Co-Investments: 1
Neva SGR
Europe, Piemonte, Italy, Turin
Co-Investments: 1
RedSeed Ventures
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milano
Co-Investments: 1
European Innovation Council
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 1
Primo Ventures
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milan
Co-Investments: 1
WI
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milano
Co-Investments: 1
CDP Venture Capital
Europe, Lazio, Italy, Rome
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does SIMEST often collaborate with?

FG
North America, Texas, United States, Italy
Shared Deals: 1
FN
Europe, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Bologna
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by SIMEST?

Mecaer Aviation Group

Borgomanero, Piemonte, Italy

Mecaer Aviation Group is a leading international provider of solutions for Aircraft Actuation & Flight Control Systems,

AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Debt FinancingJun 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,709,314
BKN301

London, England, United Kingdom

BKN301 is a fintech company that provides Banking as a Service in EMEA (Europe, Middle East ad Africa)

BankingBlockchainFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyPaymentsTransaction Processing
Series BApr 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $24,419,692
Axyon AI

Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Axyon AI is a fintech company that enhances the investment management sector through advanced AI technologies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechMachine Learning
Series UnknownApr 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,687,093
Next Generation Robotics

San Giuliano Terme, Toscana, Italy

Next Generation Robotics is a company that manufactures robotic systems for inspection and monitoring for the railway industry.

ManufacturingRailroadRobotics
Series AApr 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,872,666
hlpy

Milan, Lombardia, Italy

hlpy operates as a roadside assistance company.

Assistive TechnologyAutomotive
Series BSep 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $19,998,889
BionIT Labs

Soleto, Puglia, Italy

Design, Development and Production of Innovative Medical Devices

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series UnknownJul 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,909,226
Objectway

Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Objectway is a fintech company in the banking, wealth, and investment management software industry.

AppsFinTechInformation TechnologySoftware
Series UnknownMay 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,516,186
Daze

Almenno San Bartolomeo, Lombardia, Italy

Daze is an Italian hi-tech startup developing, producing and marketing smart chargers for electric vehicles (EVs)

Electric VehicleElectronicsManufacturing
Series AFeb 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $15,634,403
Leaf Space

Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Leaf Space wants to simplify the access to Space for microsatellites’ operators.

AerospaceSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Series BJul 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $22,100,180
Polo del Gusto

Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Polo del Gusto manufactures and distributes coffee and tea products.

CoffeeFood and BeverageManufacturing
SeedDec 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,180,324