Lazio Innova

About The Fund

Lazio Innova is a venture capital firm headquartered in Rome, Italy. They dedicate their efforts to bolstering the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the region. Their mission involves providing credit support and guarantees, managing risk capital initiatives, supporting internationalization, fostering business networks, and facilitating services crucial for business creation and development. With a particular focus on the regions of Lazio, they aim to ignite innovation and boost enterprise activities across sectors. Lazio Innova operates in various industries including IT, TMT, FinTech, Financial Services, Retail, and E-Commerce. They run a variety of financial instruments and programs tailored to the needs of startups, established firms, and the creative sector. Among their offerings, they manage venture capital interventions and provide startups with the necessary tools to thrive in competitive markets. They also extend contributions to research and technology transfer between universities, research institutions, and SMEs, with the belief that fostering creativity and innovation is central to regional development. Their portfolio includes ventures in diverse segments such as Agrifood, Aerospace, Security, Cultural Heritage, Maritime Economy, Green Economy, Creative, and Digital Industries, Life Sciences, and Smart City applications. Lazio Innova advocates for open innovation and actively promotes regional and European funding opportunities and participation in the Enterprise Europe Network. They also maintain an active schedule of events, workshops, and training programs to strengthen the regional entrepreneurial fabric. The firm's official website acts as a hub for these services, providing updates on funding calls, events, and opportunities for businesses of all stages and sectors, with a clear focus on empowering female entrepreneurs and fostering innovation. The investment range of Lazio Innova is uniformly set at a minimum and maximum of 540,000 euros. They implement their investment thesis by combining financial aid with hands-on development services, aiming to catalyze a robust growth trajectory for businesses within their geographic and sector-specific focus.