Growth Engine Overview
Growth Engine is a Venture Capital holding company based in Milan, Italy, focusing on Pre-Seed and Seed investments in high-potential startups. Founded in 2021, it boasts a diversified portfolio of over 40 companies across various sectors, many of which have evolved into successful scaleups. The firm is led by experienced professionals: Michele Appendino, Marco Ariello, Andrea Marangione, and Fabio Mondini de Focatiis. Growth Engine holds exclusive investment rights on A-Road startups, the first acceleration and fundraising program in Italy.
Is Growth Engine the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Growth Engine, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Growth Engine
Investment focus
Invest in
- Southern Europe 1 / 9
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
€100,000 - €1,500,000
Contact information
Chief Development Officer and Shareholder
Vincenzo Cioffi
Founding Partner
Fabio Focatiis
How to approach funds like Growth Engine
When reaching out to Growth Engine, founders should highlight their startup’s scalability and readiness for rapid acceleration, as the firm values ventures that can leverage structured support and mentorship. Emphasize your team’s ability to execute and adapt, as well as any traction or validation that demonstrates market fit. Articulate how your startup can benefit from and contribute to a collaborative ecosystem, as Growth Engine often supports companies through exclusive programs and network-driven growth opportunities.
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