Italy is famous for its past.
A journey from Tuscany to Sicily is a journey through history, in a country with as many cultures and languages as there are continents.
This country is full of wonders. From the ruins of a thousand-year-old glorious empire, with its amphitheaters and temples still standing, to the splendid castles and palaces of the Renaissance era, through timeless masterpieces that are the gatekeepers of humanity's common sense and beauty. Italy has established itself as the world's most precious jewel.
But what makes Italy's greatness shine is its future, ready to illuminate the world with the country's greatest minds and start-ups.
Today, Italy can rely on its strong and reliable industry and the young start-ups that are springing up all over the country. As proof that the Italian people are always striving for innovation, improvement, and overall greatness, pioneering forces like Vento act as heroes of Italian entrepreneurship.
wonderful 2 years
Over the past two years, VentoItalian chapter exer ventureshas established itself as a pioneer in venture investment and venture building, driving innovation across a variety of industries and fostering the growth of breakthrough startups.
At the heart of Vento's success are two key activities: investing and venture building. Vento sets a new standard for venture capital in Italy, offering a £128,600 investment ticket to early-stage startups in any industry, provided they have at least one Italian founder . The company stands out for its fast decision-making process, with an average turnaround time of just five days, and its founder-friendly approach. To date, Vento has reviewed over 2,400 applications and invested in 60 companies. This is a testament to Vento's rigorous selection process and commitment to excellence.
Diverse and talented workforce
Vento's innovative approach is to select talent at the pre-idea and pre-team stage and financially support them as they develop their startups. To date, the program has received over 1,500 applications, selected 110 people, launched 20 startups, and invested in 10 of them. These results were achieved thanks to the support of Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo and OGR Torino. Vento is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the upcoming investment committee, which will decide on a potential pre-seed investment of £68,600 in the latest group of 40 talents.
“Vento is not only a catalyst for technological and entrepreneurial innovation, but also a champion of diversity within the startup community. A whopping 30% of founders in Vento’s portfolio are women, which is higher than the industry average. This is a significant increase and demonstrates Vento's commitment to inclusive growth.” Diyala Dhavenihead of Vento
Vento is also gearing up for the next edition of Italian Tech Week, with special guest Sam Altman highlighting Vento's role at the forefront of technology advancement and startup support. The event brings together the brightest minds in technology and entrepreneurship and promises to foster collaboration and innovation.
