United Ventures

07/05/2024

✨ We're thrilled to announce that United Ventures has once again partnered with Futura, as they successfully raised €14 million in Series A funding. This marks the largest round in EdTech in Italy to date, led by 🇫🇷 Eurazeo and joined by 🇪🇸 Axon Partners Group. As an existing investor, we're proud to double down on our investment in Futura, following our Seed investment in 2022 ✨

Futura, founded in 2020 by Andrea Chirolli, Francesco Salvatore, and Lorenzo Pinto, develops algorithms that personalize and optimize learning trajectories. The company's innovative adaptive learning platform uses AI to create tailored study plans and simulations based on each student's unique profile and needs; a personalized approach to education that helps bridge preparation gaps and makes high-quality education affordable and accessible for all students 📚

Since raising €1.8 million in 2022, the team has demonstrated an incredible ability to innovate and make progress in achieving their mission. With this new round of funding, Futura will accelerate its and further establish itself as a leader in the space, expanding its personalized learning solutions across Europe and building a robust ecosystem focused on educational excellence 🎓

We're looking forward to continue supporting Andrea, Francesco, Lorenzo, and their amazing team as they leverage to bring personalized, high-quality tutoring to any home at an affordable price. The future of education is bright, and we believe Futura is at the forefront of this exciting new era ❤️

Learn more about our investment in Futura in our latest blog post 📝

We are excited to share that United Ventures has once again partnered with Futura and joined their €14 million Series A funding round. Futura, our portfolio company, has successfully raised the largest EdTech round in Italy, led by French investor Eurazeo and joined by Spanish Axon Partners Group....

16/04/2024

Today, we celebrate a huge milestone for our portfolio company, Fiscozen, as they announce a strategic investment from Visma, the leading European provider of business software.

Fiscozen’s mission has always been to simplify the complexities of tax management for freelancers and small businesses, empowering them to focus more on what they do best. With Visma's support, Fiscozen is set to enhance its offerings and extend its reach, ensuring that more “Partite IVA” can navigate the often daunting world of tax bureaucracy with ease and peace of mind.

We are incredibly proud of the progress that Enrico Mattiazzi, Vito Lomele, and the entire team have made since our initial investment in 2020.

A special mention must go to Enrico, a former member of our team at United Ventures, who bravely transitioned from investor to entrepreneur. Enrico's vision and leadership have been crucial in Fiscozen's success, guiding the company not only towards impressive business results but also in fostering one of the best startup company cultures in Italy 💜

While our direct involvement with Fiscozen ends here, we have full confidence in their bright future alongside Visma. We are even more happy because this deal not only underscores Fiscozen's potential but also reinforces the strength of Italy's ecosystem, attracting significant international investment and encouraging further growth.

Congratulations to Enrico, Vito, and the entire Fiscozen team! We look forward to witnessing your continued success in empowering entrepreneurs through innovative digital tax solutions.

Want to learn more about our journey with Fiscozen and the impact of this exciting development? Read our blog post here: https://unitedventures.com/2024/04/16/fiscozen-begins-the-next-stage-of-its-journey/

Fiscozen announced a significant investment from Visma, a leading European provider of software with over €2 billion in annual revenue. 

12/09/2023

✨ We’re excited to announce our latest investment of €10M in Cleafy, the technology company specializing in proactive fraud prevention for digital banking. The funding will allow Cleafy to develop its technology platform further as it expands into new markets.

🕵️ Cleafy is a team of fraud hunters, cybersecurity experts, data scientists, and software engineers that, since 2014, share the same dream: make technology a safer place. That’s why Cleafy designed a solution that identifies and prevents financial fraud in real-time while ensuring a safe and seamless user experience.

🏦 Today, Cleafy protects over 100 million digital users against online financial fraud and has achieved a 100% renewal rate among its clients, who range from leading global banking groups to fast-growing innovative banks and fintech players.

🔒 At United Ventures, we believe that Cleafy's technology has the potential to redefine the future of digital banking security. We look forward to working with Matteo Bogana and the Cleafy team to help them achieve their vision.

Learn more about Cleafy and why we invested ⬇️

Frauds are evolving, but fraud management is not. As financial interactions increasingly migrate online, the risk of cyber-fraud is expanding.

22/02/2023

🔌 We’re thrilled to announce our latest investment in Electra Vehicles, the company addressing the challenges behind electrification in the automotive industry and beyond. United Ventures led their $21m round and was joined by Stellantis Ventures and existing investors LIFTT, Club degli Investitori, and BlackBerry Limited.

🔋 Electra Vehicles was founded in 2015 by energy storage expert Fabrizio Martini, following his work with NASA, where he developed a novel battery system for Venus-bound spacecraft. It provides AI-based software solutions to electric vehicles, electric fleets, and multiple battery-electric verticals for improved pack range, lifetime, and safety performance.

⚡ We are excited to back Electra, as they develop innovative software technology to solve today's biggest electrification problems and accelerate the energy transition to a more sustainable future.

Learn more about Electra Vehicles below and why we invested 👇

We are excited to announce our investment in Electra Vehicles, an Italian-founded, Boston-based company that provides AI-based software solutions for optimal battery management. United Ventures led their $21 million round and was joined by Stellantis Ventures, LIFTT, Club degli Investitori, and Blac...

31/03/2022

We are thrilled to announce we are backing Everli, Europe’s leading online grocery marketplace, by leading a €22m investment which comes part-way through the company’s Series C round. The funding will enable Everli to accelerate its existing international expansion plans and continue to drive forward its mission to build Europe’s most-loved grocery marketplace. Everli is the third company to enter the portfolio of UVTG, our fund focusing on highly innovative growth-stage companies.

We are looking forward to supporting Federico Sargenti and his team as they create the best online grocery experience for shoppers today! 🛒

Read more about our investment in Everli at the link below ⬇️

We are thrilled to announce we are backing Everli, Europe’s leading online grocery marketplace, by leading a €22m investment which comes part-way through the company’s Series C round. The funding will enable Everli to accelerate its existing international expansion plans and continue to drive ...

28/02/2022

“La differenza la fanno sempre le persone. Eravamo di fronte a un founder eccezionale: Niccolo Maisto padroneggiava la tecnologia ma sapeva parlare con gli investitori, sapeva lavorare sui business plan. Era solidamente italiano ma in grado di competere e negoziare a livello internazionale. Da quel primo investimento fino ai successivi round, e lungo tutto il percorso di crescita della società, sono riusciti a trasformare una visione in realtà, costruendo un’azienda globale e la piattaforma indipendente per il competitive gaming più grande al mondo”.

Oggi su La Repubblica, Massimiliano Magrini racconta a Beniamino Pagliaro la della nostra portfolio company FACEIT Ltd, acquisita a fine gennaio da Savvy Gaming Group (SGG) per mezzo miliardo di dollari.

27/01/2022

📣 More exciting news for United Ventures' portfolio 📣

Cazoo (NYSE: CZOO), Europe’s leading online car retailer, has acquired our portfolio company brumbrum, Italy’s leading digital car retailer and subscription platform.

They chose to join forces because they both saw the value this strategic partnership could bring. Together, they will continue to deliver better selection, value, quality, and convenience to consumers when buying or subscribing to their next car in Italy 🚗

Francesco Banfi and team, it’s been inspiring to work at your side these years. You’ve built a great business, pioneering the shift to online car buying in Italy. Congratulations on the next phase of your journey!

26/01/2022

What a week! Today our portfolio company Moneyfarm announced a £44.1 (€53M) Series D funding round led by M&G plc and participated by Poste Italiane + a commercial partnership with M&G for the launch of an innovative, digital product aimed at the next generation of retail customers in the UK.

Congrats to the entire Moneyfarm team for this new great milestone! We are proud of being part of your journey since 2012 and can’t wait to see what’s next 🚀

Today, we are delighted to announce that Moneyfarm has partnered with M&G to hold a new Series D funding round worth £44.1 million. This will allow us to invest even more in our people and our platform. We’ll use these resources to keep building the best investment service possible for our client...

25/01/2022

🤝 Savvy Gaming Group acquires and merges ESL Gaming and FACEIT to create a new global leader in competitive - the ESL FACEIT Group.

🎮 Since we first backed Niccolò Maisto, Michele Attisani and Alessandro Avallone in 2015, FACEIT has become the leading digital destination for competitive gamers, and is now joining forces with the world’s leading independent esports company to shape the future of competitive gaming.

The operation marks the end of a chapter, as we say farewell to our formal involvement with FACEIT and celebrate the first of 2022.

Niccolò, Michele, Alessandro – from all of us at United Ventures, thank you for letting us be part of your unique journey! We wish you and your team every success, as you frame a new driving force in the fast-growing esports landscape at a critical time in the evolution of the industry.

✍️ Head over to our blog to learn more about our journey with FACEIT: https://lnkd.in/e9gdEwJm
🗞️ Full press release: https://lnkd.in/eMse_GkA

FACEIT and ESL merge to create the world’s leading competitive gaming platform.

21/12/2021

Today on United Ventures' blog we deep dive into the recently published PitchBook Data Analyst Note “VC in Southern Europe. A look at activity and factors impacting opportunities in the region”, curated by Nalin Patel and featuring a contribution from our managing partner Massimiliano Magrini.

We’ve put together the most interesting takeaways, highlighting the concerning the Italian ecosystem. Check out our blog post here: https://unitedventures.com/2021/12/21/pitchbook-analyst-note-vc-in-southern-europe/

To download the full PitchBook report: https://pitchbook.com/news/reports/q3-2021-pitchbook-analyst-note-vc-in-southern-europe

Today we deep dive into the recently published Pitchbook Analyst Note “VC in Southern Europe. A look at VC activity and factors impacting opportunities in the region”, authored by Nalin Patel with contribution from our managing partner Massimiliano Magrini. We’ve put together the most interest...

03/12/2021

🔔 Today, we celebrate Datrix for successfully listing on Euronext Growth Milan with Borsa Italiana's approval! The news marks an important milestone in the company’s progress and we feel privileged to be part of the journey.

The listing is a huge validation of the original vision of Fabrizio Milano d'Aragona, Mauro Arte, and Claudio Zamboni, who decided to start Datrix because they were deeply convinced of the value of to facilitate better decisions by companies of all sizes and consequently accelerate business growth.

From all of us at United Ventures, our congratulations to the team for a truly remarkable achievement. We can’t wait to continue to support Datrix in their new life as a public company!

Read more on our blog: https://unitedventures.com/2021/12/03/congratulations-to-datrix/

This morning, our portfolio company Datrix underwent its anticipated IPO and is now listed on Euronext Growth Milan under the ticker “DATA”.

30/11/2021

Today marks a big milestone in the growth story of our company xFarm, which joins forces with Farm Technologies to create .

With 80,000 farms and 1 million hectares under management, xFarm Technologies is the leading company in the Italian market and among the top 5 in Europe, responding to the growing demand for and technological innovation of the agri-food supply chain.

We are excited to continue working alongside Matteo Vanotti, Matteo Cunial, and the entire xFarm Technologies team, as they continue to push the digital transformation of 🧑‍🌾

The new leader in Italy for the digitization of agrifood processes, which responds to the growing demand for sustainability and technological innovation.