Neva SGR, the venture capital arm of Intesa Sanpaolo, focuses on building startups for the world stage by investing globally in category-leading companies addressing significant global challenges. Their mission is to empower international entrepreneurs, connect Italian entrepreneurs to the global VC network, and facilitate the entry of international entrepreneurs into the Italian industrial and scientific ecosystem. Neva aims to bridge ideas with global opportunities, supporting startups throughout their growth journey through a dedicated business development unit. Neva's investment strategy revolves around four key areas: life science, climate tech & energy transition, digital transformation, and aerospace & manufacturing. They actively seek out exceptional Italian founders, connecting them with the global VC ecosystem, and invest in international founders looking to leverage Italy's industrial and technological strengths. The firm provides hands-on support to its portfolio companies in strategic areas, fostering business promotion, coaching, organizational strengthening, financial support, and access to potential clients and partners. Neva operates multiple funds, including Neva II and Neva II Italia, aiming to achieve a collection target of €500 million and increase capital value by investing in companies with above-average growth prospects, strong founding teams, customer-centric solutions, and large addressable markets. The Neva II – Parallelo Lombardia Fund, with €20 million AUM subscribed by Regione Lombardia's Lombardia Venture STEP fund, specifically targets high-potential cleantech startups and scale-ups based in Lombardy with a TRL of 6 or higher. By combining the resources and network of Intesa Sanpaolo with a dedicated international VC team, Neva aspires to attract the best founders and facilitate the growth of innovative companies with global potential, contributing to the evolution of a sustainable, advanced, and interconnected future.
Preferred startup development maturity for initial funding deployment.
life science, climate tech & energy transition, digital transformation, aerospace & manufacturing
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