2100 Ventures

We’re excited to share that we’ve participated in SAEKI’s $6.7 million seed round, alongside our friends at Lightbird and Founderful. A special thanks to Alex Stöckl for making the introduction! This investment aligns perfectly with our mission to advance Europe’s Industrial Sustainable Revolution. By integrating AI-driven automation, hybrid manufacturing, and instant digital workflows in an autonomous factory model, SAEKI is driving the resurgence of Europe’s industrial capacity. SAEKI’s technology not only enhances operational efficiency and reduces waste but also integrates advanced robotics and hybrid manufacturing to bolster European industrial competitiveness. Their autonomous factory systems and instant quoting platform address critical supply chain challenges while promoting greener, more resilient manufacturing practices across key sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and construction. We’re glad to support SAEKI’s founders, including Andrea Perissinotto, whose journey began in an Italian family workshop. This investment reflects our commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent – including Italians innovating abroad – as they lead the way in Europe’s industrial transformation. Congratulations to the SAEKI team on this milestone!

During a lecture at the Oxford University Italian Society and the United Italian Societies at University of Oxford, our Chairman Alessandro Benetton announced that Edizione and 21 Invest will invest 30 million euros in 2100 Ventures, enabling new development opportunities for innovative startups led by young talents.   Investing in startups is for Edizione a strategic choice to experiment with new business models, creating a virtuous contamination between our vision as an international and long-term investor, and the innovative and dynamic capacity typical of startups. In our portfolio we have already witnessed the impactful effect that fostering young talents has thanks to realities like the Innovation Hub launched by Aeroporti di Roma at Fiumicino airport dedicated to the mobility sector, and Avolta Next, Autogrill's Innovation Hub for travel retail.   2100 Ventures, born from our Chairman's collaboration with the three professionals Andrea Casasco, Andrea Gennarini and Andrea Gurnari, aims to support innovation and entrepreneurship across various sectors, including personal services, finance, and business processes. With this investment from Edizione and 21 Invest, the venture capital will be able to strengthen even more the ties between the Italian and international innovation markets, promoting young talents in doing business worldwide.   #PassionForChangingFutures

EDIZIONE E 21 INVEST ENTRANO IN 2100 VENTURES Questa settimana sono stato alla University of Oxford e ho avuto l’opportunità di presentare il mio libro “My Trajectory” a un pubblico di studenti straordinari della United Italian Societies. Un momento speciale, in cui abbiamo discusso di coraggio, cambiamento e della capacità del talento italiano di fare grandi cose anche a livello globale. Ecco, l’annuncio che vi sto dando va proprio in questa direzione. Edizione S.p.A. e 21 Invest hanno deciso di investire in 2100 Ventures, il progetto di venture capital europeo di cui vi parlo spesso, nato per sostenere startup innovative e talento imprenditoriale. Con questa operazione 2100 Ventures potrà contare su un supporto strategico e finanziario, continuando ad investire nelle startup dei migliori imprenditori in settori come SaaS, fintech, AI e ClimateTech. Questo ci consentirà di costruire un legame sempre più solido tra il mercato italiano e internazionale valorizzando idee capaci di trasformare il futuro. Credo fermamente nella contaminazione di idee e nella collaborazione tra generazioni e culture per cogliere nuove opportunità di sviluppo. È per questo che, insieme ai co-fondatori di 2100 Ventures – Andrea Casasco, Andrea Gennarini e Andrea Gurnari – stiamo lavorando per creare una piattaforma che supporti innovazione, coraggio e determinazione. Vogliamo valorizzare chi ha una visione ambiziosa. Questa operazione rappresenta un investimento ma soprattutto una scelta strategica per sperimentare, appunto, nuovi modelli di business. Con il supporto di Edizione S.p.A. e 21 Invest, e la spinta propulsiva del loro patrimonio di esperienza e network internazionale, possiamo creare un ecosistema di competenze e soluzioni per un'economia davvero sostenibile. Ogni tassello del puzzle, infatti, sostiene e rinforza l’altro. Edizione porta la visione degli investimenti internazionali e di lungo periodo. 21 Invest contribuisce con la logica e la disciplina dell’asset management. 2100 Ventures, infine, ha la capacità di innovare tipica delle startup. È davvero bello, insomma, vedere quando i puntini si uniscono. Con questo nuovo assetto 2100 Ventures avrà una marcia in più.

🎉 Congratulations to Lupa on their $4 million Seed funding round! We at 2100 Ventures are thrilled to be part of this journey Lupa is an AI-native veterinary PMS which helps veterinary practices automate administrative tasks, enhance clinical care, and improve client communication. In contrast to legacy practice management systems, Lupa provides an intuitive, AI-powered experience that is 20x faster to learn and can save practices up to 10 hours per week in administrative time The veterinary industry faces mounting pressure from increasing pet ownership - which grew 36% during COVID, an issue exacerbated by a growing shortage of UK-based Vets. Current software solutions are outdated and inefficient, with only 11% of UK vets satisfied with their PMS, which spend most of their time on administrative tasks that could be automated. We are proud to support Nicolò, Matei and Raul and the entire Lupa team, alongside our friends at firstminute capital and Vento, and several others angel investors. Read more about why we invested here: https://lnkd.in/dutrqJaf

Proud to announce our participation to the Seed round of Kurrent (formerly Event Store), together with Creandum, Crane Venture Partners, Cocoa 🍫 and Common Magic. We anticipate the future of databases to transition from the What to also include the When, How and Why. Kurrent is working on context-aware databases, a transformational concept that will complement the data stack of the modern enterprises. Super happy to partner with Kirk Dunn and team - onwards and upwards!

🎉 Congratulations to Beyond Aero on their $20 million Series A funding round! We at 2100 Ventures are thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking journey in electrifying aviation ✈️⚡. Beyond Aero's innovative approach to hydrogen-powered electric aircraft is not just revolutionary; it's essential 🌍 for addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. Their vision to transform the aviation sector has immense potential for significant emissions reduction. We were incredibly impressed by Eloa Guillotin's visionary leadership and the team's ability to go above and beyond expectations – achieving France's first manned fully hydrogen-electric flight earlier this year 🚀 is a testament to their dedication to pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. 2100 Ventures is proud to support Beyond Aero alongside our friends at Giant Ventures and other notable investors like Initialized Capital, Bpifrance, and high-profile tech leaders.

🌟 Thank You for Joining Our YC Workshop! 🌟 A huge thank you to our incredible speakers—YC alumni Stefano Bernardi, Matteo Cera, Tobia De Angelis, and Adil Bouhdadi—for their refreshingly direct and insightful sharing of experiences! We loved diving into the nuances of applying to Y Combinator and exploring whether it’s the right fit for your startup. To all the passionate founders who joined us, your lively engagement made the discussion even more dynamic. Special thanks to those brave founders who stepped up for a mock interview! 🙌🏻 We’re excited to support more founders from our community as we approach the W25 application deadline on November 12. Let’s make it happen! Thank you to Cariplo Factory - especially Carmen - for the great location and organization. Looking forward to seeing everyone at our next event!

🚨 Quick reminder to all founders who will be in Milan next week! Don’t miss the chance to sign up for this amazing opportunity to get in-person feedback from Stefano Bernardi, Matteo Cera, Tobia De Angelis and Adil Bouhdadi! 🌟 Spaces are limited so be sure to register here: https://lu.ma/imu22r1r

🎉 Exciting news! Huge congratulations to our portfolio company autone on raising $17M in their Series A, led by General Catalyst! 🚀 Inventory planning is vital in the retail sector to maintain margins and meet customer demand. However, managing orders, stocking, and inventory has become increasingly complex due to the proliferation of distribution channels, global supply chain challenges, unpredictable lead times, and shorter sales cycles. autone is an AI-powered platform helping retailers transform their business through optimal inventory management, processing massive data points to forecast demand accurately, reduce waste, and boost efficiency. Retailers using autone report up to 55% less inventory, a 30% increase in sales, and significant time savings. This drives both profitability and sustainability, helping brands meet new regulations. We’re thrilled to support Adil and Harry, and the entire autone team in this round, alongside Speedinvest, Seedcamp, Motier Ventures, Y Combinator, and others. 🤝 💙 Read more about our investment here: https://lnkd.in/d9Gg6EEH Press coverage here: https://lnkd.in/gzkpjpCN

💡 Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity isn’t. At 2100, we’re dedicated to removing obstacles for founders and helping them navigate the global tech landscape. One way we're doing this is by closing the information gap between emerging ecosystems—like our home country, Italy—and global tech opportunities such as Y Combinator. That’s why we’re hosting an informal workshop, “𝗬𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝟮𝟱: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗬𝗖 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶", to provide valuable insights to founders aiming to accelerate their startup journey. YC alumni will share their experiences, the pros and cons of YC, and tips for a successful application. 🎙️ Join us on the 21st of October to hear directly from Stefano Bernardi (YC W15), Matteo Cera (YC W17), Tobia De Angelis (YC S20), and Adil Bouhdadi (YC S22) as they share practical, actionable advice. Spaces are limited so be sure to register here: https://lu.ma/imu22r1r 📍🙌🏻 Special thanks to Cariplo Factory for hosting!