Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Robotics • Life Science • Mobile • Nanotechnology |
Stages | Acquisition |
Investing | United Kingdom • Luxembourg |
Leonarto is a venture capital firm based in Luxembourg, Europe, with a strategic focus on investing in startups and businesses in the fields of robotics, life science, mobile, and nanotechnology. With specialties in acquisitions, the fund shows a strong commitment to fostering innovation in these technology-driven sectors. Leonarto positions itself as more than an investor by providing a range of value-added services to its portfolio companies, including business consulting, technology brokerage, managerial support, analytical services, customer acquisition, and financing services. Their investment thesis is built around the potential of telemedicine, molecular biology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, space industry, hr-tech, fintech, AI and deep learning, sense and avoid technologies, and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). They play an active role in the R&D processes of their investees, forming a core part of creating innovations. They also partner with portfolio companies to navigate the intricacies of intellectual property protection, financing R&D activities, and cultivating industry and academic connections both domestically and internationally. Leonarto’s approach is to provide 'smart money', which means that their financial investment is accompanied by their expert guidance and industry connections. With a track record of supporting the growth of young tech companies, especially in medical solutions, they are identified as a natural choice for companies operating in their areas of focus. Their business model involves deep integration with their investees, participating in the formulation and implementation of strategic plans, and contributing significantly to building sustainable competitive advantages and key improvements in operations.