Alessandro Benetton and his 30 million stroke of genius in the world of startups! – New Thousand

In the Italian economic and financial landscape, a strategic move has captured the attention of all sector experts. Alessandro Benetton and his family launched 2100 Ventures, a new investment fund that aims to support Italian startups and promote their growth, through connections with the European entrepreneurial landscape. This innovative initiative is characterized by its ambitious and engaging approach, which promises to transform Italy into a European power in the startup sector.

With initial funding of thirty million euros, 2100 Ventures focuses primarily on supporting early-stage businesses. The fund will be led by a trio of finance and venture capital experts – Andrea Gennarini, Andrea Casasco and Andrea Gurnari – who have the task of selecting startups worthy of investment. The fund offers investments ranging between 250,000 and 750,000 euros, acquiring company shares of 1% to 5% in selected startups. Priority sectors for the fund include B2B SaaS, climate tech, fintech and data.

But which the distinctive aspect of 2100 Ventures? Its mission is to connect Italian startups with international investors, opening the doors of the European market to them. This innovative approach is reflected in the fund’s investment philosophy, which seeks ambitious and resilient entrepreneurs, ready to make the leap to international success.

The long-term goal of 2100 Ventures is to create a synergistic ecosystem, leveraging the vast industrial network of the Benetton family, which also includes 21 Invest and Edizione, the family holding company. This allows startups supported by the fund to access not only substantial funding, but also a network of international contacts and partnerships crucial to their growth and success. Although the current funding comes exclusively from the Benetton family, there are plans to open up to additional investors in the future, in order to further increase the effectiveness of this initiative and broaden its impact on the entrepreneurial scene.

2100 Ventures has already made six significant investments, demonstrating its ability to identify and support innovative solutions in different sectors. Start-up come Jet Hr, Autone e BonusX these are just a few successful examples that testify to 2100 Ventures’ commitment to bridging the gap between the Italian and foreign technological ecosystems. The fund promotes constant dialogue with international venture capital, in order to encourage the growth and innovation of Italian startups.

Thanks to 2100 Ventures, Italian startups now have access not only to substantial funding, but also to a network of international contacts and partnerships crucial to their growth and success. Alessandro Benetton’s vision of transforming Italy into a European power in the startup sector is fast becoming a reality, offering new opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. With its commitment and focus on key sectors, 2100 Ventures positions itself as a successful catalyst for emerging Italian businesses, helping to shape the future of the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and beyond.