Zanichelli Venture, the investment initiative of Italy's leading textbook publisher Zanichelli Editore, targets early-stage edtech startups. They seek founders developing tools that enhance the learner's experience within the existing education system or create alternative educational models with potential for widespread adoption. The firm co-invests primarily in Europe and North America, following trusted local lead investors, and typically participates in seed, pre-A, and A rounds, with readiness to support portfolio companies in later stages.
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Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€500,000 - €5,000,000
When approaching Zanichelli Venture, founders should highlight how their solution tangibly improves learning outcomes or accessibility, especially if it leverages technology to scale impact within or beyond traditional education systems. Demonstrate clear evidence of user engagement or early traction, and articulate how your approach aligns with evolving educational needs. Emphasize your team's domain expertise and your ability to navigate both educational and technological challenges, as Zanichelli values practical, scalable innovation that can integrate with or disrupt established learning environments.
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