Italian Founders Fund

Italian Founders Fund is Italy's first founder-backed venture capital firm, established to support entrepreneurs with Italian roots and global ambitions. The fund invests in early-stage technology companies founded by Italians, whether operating in Italy or abroad. It leads or co-leads pre-seed and seed rounds, providing initial investments ranging from €250,000 to €2 million. The firm is managed by Koinos Capital SGR, an investment company built by entrepreneurs and industry leaders, aiming to transform businesses into international platforms.

The fund focuses on sectors such as technology, software, human resources, artificial intelligence, consumer research, market research, and SaaS. Its geographical focus includes Italy, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. Italian Founders Fund seeks exceptional and passionate founders with unlimited ambition and a global mindset, offering active support from its operating team and founders community. The firm emphasizes founder-friendly terms and conditions, leveraging its experience to support entrepreneurs effectively.

Since its inception, Italian Founders Fund has invested in several startups, including Jet HR and Glaut. Jet HR, a Milan-based startup founded in late 2022, raised €4.7 million in one of the largest pre-seed rounds in Italy. Glaut, founded in late 2023, successfully completed a $1.4 million pre-seed round. These investments reflect the fund's commitment to backing innovative companies with strong growth potential.

Italian Founders Fund's mission is to strengthen Italy's position in the global startup ecosystem and accelerate the country's digital transformation. By combining capital with a powerful community of experienced operators, the fund aims to support exceptional entrepreneurs, build world-class companies, and deliver strong returns while fostering innovation and growth in Italy's entrepreneurial landscape.