Investor Lists

AI investors in Italy

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing an AI company in Italy in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

See all 109 →The top 25
109investors on the list-4 this week
2,130cheques in 12 months-18% against the market
$7.2Mmedian round they joined-10% against the market median
94%wrote a cheque in 12 months
61%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1TechstarsDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,989$1.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  2. 2Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3Founders FundDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,122$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4EIC AcceleratorDeploying nowGovernment · European Union875$4.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  5. 5Google for StartupsDeploying nowAccelerator · United States811$1.4Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  6. 6Goldman SachsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States758$73Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 7Partech VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · France444$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8Balderton CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom368$30Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9FidelityDeploying nowVC firm · United States360$119Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  10. 10Octopus VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom355$10Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  11. 11K FundDeploying nowVC firm · Spain340$3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12Endeavor CatalystDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States318$30Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  13. 13QED InvestorsDeploying nowVC firm · United States314$29Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  14. 14HeadlineDeploying nowVC firm · United States307$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  15. 15European Investment BankDeploying nowGovernment · Luxembourg246$37Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  16. 16Berkeley SkyDeckDeploying nowAccelerator · United States231$2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  17. 17CDP Venture CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Italy227$3.9Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  18. 18NFXDeploying nowVC firm · United States191$10Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  19. 19LakestarDeploying nowVC firm · Switzerland168$18Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  20. 20360 CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · France167$7.8Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  21. 21HV CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Germany166$20Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  22. 22Picus CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Germany159$10Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  23. 23EurazeoDeploying nowPrivate equity · France150$28Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  24. 24TenityDeploying nowAccelerator · Switzerland139$1.3Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  25. 25Base10 PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States137$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
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Quick answers about AI investors in Italy

Who are the most active AI investors in Italy?

By cheques observed, the most active are Techstars, Plug and Play, Founders Fund, EIC Accelerator and Google for Startups.

How many AI investors in Italy are there?

109 are on record. 94% made an investment in the last 12 months and 61% have led a round.

Which stages do AI investors in Italy back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (25%) and Series A (23%).

How big are the rounds AI investors in Italy join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $15M.

Which sectors do AI investors in Italy back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Biotech.

Which AI investors in Italy lead the most rounds?

Founders Fund (42 led), QED Investors (31 led) and Headline (24 led).

Where are AI investors in Italy based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (12), France (3) and the United Kingdom (2).

What have AI investors in Italy invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Harbinger (Series D+, Nov 2026, with Fidelity), Kabilio (Nov 2026, with Picus Capital) and Return (Debt, Nov 2026, with Rabobank).

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