
United Ventures
Description
United Ventures is a prominent independent Venture Capital firm based in Milan, Italy, dedicated to empowering visionary entrepreneurs who leverage technology to disrupt and reinvent industries. Established as a leading player in the Italian VC landscape, the firm manages over €400 million in assets, demonstrating significant financial capacity to support its portfolio companies. Its strategic focus is on identifying and nurturing innovative companies with high growth potential, contributing significantly to the development of the European tech ecosystem.
The firm's investment strategy spans both early-stage and growth-stage companies, indicating a flexible approach to supporting ventures at various points in their lifecycle. United Ventures primarily targets investments in B2B software, digital technologies, and deep tech sectors, seeking out businesses that offer scalable solutions and possess strong intellectual property. Typically, United Ventures' initial cheque sizes range from approximately $1.08 million (€1 million) to $10.8 million (€10 million), with the capacity for substantial follow-on investments as companies mature and scale. This range positions them to back promising startups from their formative years through significant expansion phases.
With a robust portfolio comprising over 30 companies, United Ventures has established a track record of backing successful technology ventures. The firm prides itself on not just providing capital but also offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to an extensive network, aiming to accelerate the growth and market penetration of its portfolio companies. Their commitment to fostering technological innovation makes them a key partner for entrepreneurs looking to build impactful businesses from Italy and beyond.
Investor Profile
United Ventures has backed more than 68 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 35 rounds, about 51% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Italy, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Software, FinTech.
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.1M – $10.8M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (41%)
- Seed (26%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Series B (10%)
- Series C (7%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Pre Seed (1%)
Country Focus
- Italy (65%)
- United Kingdom (15%)
- United States (9%)
- Switzerland (4%)
- Israel (3%)
- Canada (1%)
- France (1%)
- China (1%)
Industry Focus
- Information Technology
- Software
- Fintech
- Finance
- Financial Services
- Saas
- Internet
- Apps
- E-commerce
- Internet Of Things
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