Italian Tech Week

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Of course Italy is still behind other fast-growing countries in Europe, but every year, our putting-Italy-on-the-map-vision feels more achievable. We believe that connecting talent and putting it at the center of everything is the best fuel for growth. With a new generation of founders emerging that are inspired by Europe’s success stories, there is huge potential for Italian tech to grow and join Europe’s leading tech nations over the next few years. Of course, politics and major governmental decisions must play their part, but it’s amazing to see the atmosphere heating up and talent stepping in (or coming back) to make a difference.? At Vento, we’ve built a talent-centric ecosystem made up of a flagship conference, Italian Tech Week, a Venture Building program, and Investment activities.? While on one side we are backing Italian founders, no matter where they are based, our Venture Building program is designed to create game-changing startups by attracting talent and nurturing their businesses right in Italy, whether they grow roots here or find their path elsewhere. Italian Tech Week, on the other hand, gathers leaders from across the globe by bringing them to Torino for three inspiring days. These are just some of the topics and ideas we’re bringing to the stage at #ITW25. If you care about shaping the future of tech and being part of this conversation, keep following us—big updates are on the way, and you won’t want to miss them! ??

Here we go again. It’s that time.? Which one? That one.? The time when we tell you that you can pre-register for #ITW25.? What happens if you don’t???You might miss the chance to know before anyone else when registrations officially open. And that’s kind of a big deal. Pre-register here > https://tally.so/r/w71KVa

Burn the ships: the Silicon Valley mindset ?? No Plan B. No escape route. When you decide to build something big, the only way is forward.?This is what ‘burn the ships’ means. ?? It’s not every day you meet someone who helped shape the world’s most revolutionary companies. ?Apple, Google, Airbnb, WhatsApp, Square: name one, he was there.? Douglas Leone is one of the pioneers of venture capital, contributing to turn Sequoia Capital into one of the most influential funds in the world.? That’s why we’re incredibly proud to have had him and his unmatched charisma among us at #ITW24.

If you’re short on time: A video telling a story you might just need to hear. If you’ve got a bit more time: Last September, Marcin Lewandowski happened to be passing through Italian Tech Week. And, purely by chance, he ran into Diyala D'Aveni and Michela Andreolli, and that’s where this story begins. Michela is one of the incredible founders who built their startup, Arke, through Vento’s venture-building program and is now part of Vento’s investment portfolio. But her journey with Vento started even earlier. Watch it here ??

We’re just getting started. ?? Today, we’re launching our second #fund backed by Exor N.V. of €75M to back bold, ambitious #Italian #founders, wherever they are in the world. Our goal is to reach 375 #investments over the next five years. More funding means more #startups, and this leads to more opportunities for the entire #ecosystem and the Italian talents scattered around the globe. Our Investment Thesis: - €150,000 initial investment with follow-on potential up to €1M - Simple and clear process, outcome within 2 weeks - Sector-agnostic, geography-independent - Focus on pre-seed and seed stages Read more in the article ?

Big wins for Italy’s startup scene! ?? €1.5B raised in 2024 (second-best year ever!) ?? +31% growth vs. 2023 ?? Vento ranked 3rd among the most active investors. 2025? We’re aiming even higher. Let’s build! ?? #VentureCapital #Startups #Italy

How do you spot billion-dollar opportunities before the rest of the market?? For Alessandro Luciano, VP at Insight Partners, the answer is simple: find the gap before it’s obvious.? At #ITW24, he shared how smart deal-sourcing isn’t just about discovering startups, it’s about identifying demand that’s already there but not yet served. His investment in Unobravo, one of Europe’s largest digital mental health platforms, is a prime example: mental health needs were rising, but the right solutions weren’t available.? Now, neurotech and mental health are climbing the investment ladder, fueled by social acceptance, scientific progress, and increasing demand. But the challenges monetization, scalability, and sustainability, are still being solved. Find here a comprehensive article on Digital mental health solutions and Investments by Sifted > https://lnkd.in/eEvqpJ_K

Is Italy the next big startup hub? ?? ???? Italian startups’ enterprise value now matches where France was in 2017. ?? +28% YoY growth—the highest in Europe! ?? €1.4B committed by new VC funds. The momentum is real. 2025 could be a game-changer. Let’s go! ?? #StartupEcosystem #Italy #Innovation

The data is clear: Europe’s startup ecosystem has grown massively in the past decade—time to celebrate! Not everyone is benefitting, though. What about the gender funding gap? Despite all the awareness, progress has been painfully slow. One bright spot: at Pre-Seed, all-women teams have doubled their share, and mixed-gender teams have seen a 30% boost.? But at later stages, the numbers barely move. Women-led teams got 4.1% of Seed funding (2013-16) vs. just 5% today. Mixed teams? From 17.8% down to 16.1%.? More early funding alone won’t fix this. Women and mixed teams need more capital at every stage.? And funding is just one piece of the puzzle—what about the pay and seniority gaps???Stay tuned for more. ??