The SEI Fund invests in Galaxia, the National Technology Transfer Hub for Aerospace
Neva SGR, through its SEI Fund, has invested in Galaxia, the National Technology Transfer Hub for the aerospace sector...
08/04/2025 – Neva SGR, through its SEI Fund, has invested in Galaxia, the National Technology Transfer Hub for the aerospace sector, launched by CDP Venture Capital SGR and Obloo to transform research lab ideas into innovative companies in the aerospace industry.
With this investment Neva SGR confirms its confidence in the aerospace sector, after having supported companies such as D-Orbit and Leaf Space.
Neva SGR supports the systemic growth of cleantech in Italy
Neva is proud to take part in Cleantech for Italy...
08/04/2025 - Neva is proud to take part in Cleantech for Italy: a coalition of investors, innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers – the key players across the entire cleantech innovation and funding value chain – ready to do their part to strengthen Italy's leadership in this sector.
xFarm Technologies expands into Latin America
xFarm joins forces with Checkplant, a major AgTech company specialised in agricultural solutions for field management and monitoring, based in Brazil. Another milestone for the portfolio company of the Neva First and Neva First Italia Funds, bringing it even closer to becoming a global player in agricultural digitalization.
12/03/2025 - xFarm joins forces with Checkplant, a major AgTech company specialised in agricultural solutions for field management and monitoring, based in Brazil. Another milestone for the portfolio company of the Neva First and Neva First Italia Funds, bringing it even closer to becoming a global player in agricultural digitalization.
Congratulations to the team on this strategic expansion.
Neva SGR boosts Italian aerospace: D-Orbit and Leaf Space shine with SpaceX
Neva SGR's support for the aerospace sector demonstrates how venture capital can be a driving force for innovation and competitiveness in Italian excellence.
31/01/2025 - Neva SGR's support for the aerospace sector demonstrates how venture capital can be a driving force for innovation and competitiveness in Italian excellence.
Investing in companies like D-Orbit and Leaf Space not only fosters technological development but also strengthens Italy's role in the international space industry. Their recent participation in the SpaceX launch confirms the value of these companies, which are making their mark on the global stage.
With this vision, Neva continues to chart new paths for the future of aerospace, propelling the country ever higher.
Top Employer Europe 2025 and Top Employer Italy 2025
NEVA SGR is proud to be part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, recognized as a Top Employer Europe 2025 and Top Employer Italy 2025.
16/01/2025 - NEVA SGR is proud to be part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, recognized as a Top Employer Europe 2025 and Top Employer Italy 2025.
This prestigious accolade highlights the commitment to corporate well-being, digitalization, inclusion, ethics, and sustainability.
Over to Alberto Greppi, Partner of Neva SGR
Alberto has over 15 years of experience in Investment Banking, specializing in M&A and Equity Capital Markets.
Alberto has over 15 years of experience in Investment Banking, specializing in M&A and Equity Capital Markets.
He has been working at Neva since its inception as a CVC in 2017, oversaw the launch of Neva SGR’s funds in 2020, and completed the first exit of the Neva First fund with the cybersecurity company, Cyberint.
In his role as Partner, he is responsible for the investments in the UK and the Middle East markets focusing specifically on two areas: climate tech, with an emphasis on carbon capture and renewable energy, and digital transformation, focusing on cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence.
Over to Liliana Nordbakk, Partner of Neva SGR
An entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience, including a successful IPO, Liliana is a partner at Neva SGR, focusing on the life sciences sector globally. Neva invests in companies dedicated to fighting devastating diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and genetic conditions.
An entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience, including a successful IPO, Liliana is a partner at Neva SGR, focusing on the life sciences sector globally. Neva invests in companies dedicated to fighting devastating diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and genetic conditions.
Today, the digital transformation in medicine enables addressing chronic and neurodegenerative diseases by uncovering their root causes. The goal is to develop definitive cures, surpassing the limitations of traditional therapies that focus only on symptoms.
With Liliana Nordbakk, Neva SGR contributes to creating the cures of tomorrow.
Over to Matteo Colombo, ESG Team Manager and Research and Innovation of Neva SGR
Matteo is the ESG Team Manager and Research and Innovation of Neva SGR...
Matteo is the ESG Team Manager at Neva SGR. Neva SGR manages five funds, one of which is article 8 SFDR, and integrates ESG principles into investment decisions and company monitoring using a proprietary methodology.
Matteo also brings thirty years of experience in technologies to enhance Neva SGR's operational processes, leveraging transformative solutions such as artificial intelligence to gain a competitive edge.
With Matteo Colombo, Neva SGR is innovating the way venture capital is done.
Over to Maurizio Cortese, Business Development Director of Neva SGR
Maurizio is the Business Development Director at Neva SGR. Leveraging his experience in international groups and the network of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, Maurizio works to generate value for portfolio companies by supporting their international expansion and providing founders with financial and strategic guidance.
Maurizio is the Business Development Director at Neva SGR. Leveraging his experience in international groups and the network of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, Maurizio works to generate value for portfolio companies by supporting their international expansion and providing founders with financial and strategic guidance.
A recent concrete example is the entry of Coro, a rapidly growing cybersecurity company, into the European market. Thanks to the support of Neva SGR's Business Development team, Coro is expanding into Italy, Spain, and France.
Over to Marco Di Miceli, Partner at Neva SGR
Marco is a Partner at Neva SGR, where he follows the investments in Italy and Continental Europe. Marco highlights that Italy stands out for its talented founders, high-quality STEM education, and today has a relevant amount of capital available for investments, too. To this extent, the fact that Intesa Sanpaolo doubled its investments in Venture Capital through Neva is a sign pointing in the right direction.
Marco is a Partner at Neva SGR, where he follows the investments in Italy and Continental Europe. Marco highlights that Italy stands out for its talented founders, high-quality STEM education, and today has a relevant amount of capital available for investments, too. To this extent, the fact that Intesa Sanpaolo doubled its investments in Venture Capital through Neva is a sign pointing in the right direction.
To further consolidate this trend, the Italian Venture Capital ecosystem must become more attractive for international professional investors, involve successful founders as mentors in new initiatives, and support the internationalization of domestic startups.
With Marco Di Miceli, Neva SGR supports Italian entrepreneurs as they tackle the global challenges of the future.
Over to Kashif Siddiqui, Partner of Neva SGR
Kashif has a background in corporate finance with expertise in M&A and strategic investments across North America, Europe, and APAC, along with extensive experience in analyzing and managing deals from both strategic and financial perspectives.
Kashif has a background in corporate finance with expertise in M&A and strategic investments across North America, Europe, and APAC, along with extensive experience in analyzing and managing deals from both strategic and financial perspectives.
At Neva SGR, he also focuses in the United States on high-growth sectors, such as cybersecurity and climate technologies. Among the portfolio companies he closely works with there is Energy Dome, a designer and developer of innovative long-duration energy storage batteries.
With Kashif Siddiqui, Neva SGR drives growth in key sectors on both sides of the Atlantic.
Over to Matthew Porteus, Co-founder & CEO of Kamau Therapeutics
Correcting mutations, reprogramming cells, and offering targeted therapies to heal and protect tissues: this is the mission of Kamau Therapeutics, a new biotech company focused on DNA editing.
Correcting mutations, reprogramming cells, and offering targeted therapies to heal and protect tissues: this is the mission of Kamau Therapeutics, a new biotech company focused on DNA editing.
With innovative technologies, Kamau Therapeutics aims to address serious diseases globally.
Through Kamau Therapeutics, Neva SGR is investing in the future of health.
Over to Maria Grazia Roncarolo, Co-Founder, Chairman and Head of R&D at Tr1X
From treatment to cure: this is the paradigm of Tr1X, which develops innovative cell therapies to cure chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The technology is based on Tr1 cells that maintain tolerance in our body and immune system. When these cells are insufficient, the engineered Tr1X cells restore balance and bring the patient back to health.
From treatment to cure: this is the paradigm of Tr1X, which develops innovative cell therapies to cure chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The technology is based on Tr1 cells that maintain tolerance in our body and immune system. When these cells are insufficient, the engineered Tr1X cells restore balance and bring the patient back to health.
Supported by the partners The Column Group and Neva SGR, Tr1X is currently conducting two clinical trials: one for stem cell transplants to prevent rejection in Graft-Versus-Host Disease and another for Crohn’s disease. And now, it is ready for a new funding round.
With Tr1X, Neva SGR lays the groundwork for the cures of the future.
Over to Guy Moskowitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Coro
Delivering the same level of cybersecurity protection to every small and medium-sized business as enjoyed by major companies: this is Coro’s clear mission. Five years ago, Coro revolutionized the industry by creating a new approach that brings cybersecurity to the 97% of companies often left unprotected.
Delivering the same level of cybersecurity protection to every small and medium-sized business as enjoyed by major companies: this is Coro’s clear mission. Five years ago, Coro revolutionized the industry by creating a new approach that brings cybersecurity to the 97% of companies often left unprotected.
Coro continues to triple in size every year, supported by an efficient model and a network of strategic partners like Neva SGR. Recognized by Deloitte as one of the 50 fastest-growing tech companies, Coro is set to transform the market.
Neva SGR backs Coro to make cybersecurity accessible to everyone, not just a select few.
Another major step for the international growth of our portfolio company MODIFI!
We are pleased to share the successful closing of a $15M series C round, which will enable MODIFI to continue empowering SMEs with the tools and cross-border payment solutions they need to thrive in the international market.
We are pleased to share the successful closing of a $15M series C round, which will enable MODIFI to continue empowering SMEs with the tools and cross-border payment solutions they need to thrive in the international market.
Over to Paolo Cavallini, Chief of Staff di Energy Dome
Becoming a global leader in energy storage: this is Energy Dome's goal. Founded just four years ago, with the support of strategic partners like Neva, it has already grown into a scale-up highly competitive in efficiency, technical features, and costs. Energy Dome has just announced its first project in the United States.
Becoming a global leader in energy storage: this is Energy Dome's goal. Founded just four years ago, with the support of strategic partners like Neva, it has already grown into a scale-up highly competitive in efficiency, technical features, and costs. Energy Dome has just announced its first project in the United States.
Alongside Energy Dome, Neva is tackling our planet's grand challenges by making clean energy efficient.
Over to Matteo Vanotti, Founder and CEO of xFarm
Digitizing the entire agri-food supply chain: this is the ambition of xFarm, a company in the Neva First and Neva First Italia Funds' portfolio that supports farmers and other operators (storage providers, processors, and agri-food companies) in optimizing processes.
Digitizing the entire agri-food supply chain: this is the ambition of xFarm, a company in the Neva First and Neva First Italia Funds' portfolio that supports farmers and other operators (storage providers, processors, and agri-food companies) in optimizing processes.
Through the xFarm app, farms can manage all operations, connect to machinery, sensors, and satellites, and receive advice on irrigation, pest prevention, and more, enhancing both economic and environmental efficiency and sustainability. Neva SGR was one of the first investors to believe in xFarm's innovative potential, supporting the company through all funding stages and accompanying its growth journey.
With xFarm, Neva SGR supports the significant digital transformation of agriculture in Italy and worldwide.
Over to Luca Rossettini, Co-Founder and CEO of D-Orbit
Spotlight on the Italian company set to reshape the aerospace ecosystem: D-Orbit.
Spotlight on the Italian company set to reshape the aerospace ecosystem:
D-Orbit, part of the Neva First and Neva First Italia Funds' portfolio, builds advanced satellites for “last-mile delivery” in orbit, transporting other companies’ satellites and technologies to be tested in space. These satellites, in turn, become nodes of a true orbital cloud computing network, offering support to satellite operators and managing vehicles dedicated to the removal of end-of-life satellites, thereby reducing the risk of space debris.
The space sector is experiencing exponential growth, transitioning from a government-focused market to a global race driven by miniaturization, innovations, and private capital. It’s estimated that the global market will exceed $2 trillion over the next 10 years. To seize these opportunities, private investments, bold vision, and strong synergy between companies and political institutions are essential.
With D-Orbit, Neva SGR is ready to support Italian talent on the global stage.
The floor is to Guido Meardi, Co-Founder and CEO of V-Nova
Guido Meardi introduces us to V-Nova, a portfolio company of Neva First Fund, a deep tech firm that develops essential technological components for various digital ecosystems and promotes its international standards in sectors such as video, extended reality, and artificial intelligence.
Guido Meardi introduces us to V-Nova, a portfolio company of Neva First Fund, a deep tech firm that develops essential technological components for various digital ecosystems and promotes its international standards in sectors such as video, extended reality, and artificial intelligence.
Guido Meardi notes that capital is finally being invested in ambitious projects from Italy, aiming to create globally successful companies in the digital, cybersecurity, green technologies, and energy sectors.
Despite having advanced technology well protected by patents (in V-Nova's case, 1,100 patents), success requires a long journey, based not only on the quality of the technology but also on a complex political and relational management with large companies, governments, and global stakeholders. Neva SGR stands alongside V-Nova in all of this.
Cool Planet Technologies successfully closes a 23.7 million Series A2 round
Neva SGR is pleased to announce that Cool Planet Technologies, a company in the Neva First Fund portfolio operating in the Climate Tech sector, has closed its €23.7 million Series A2 investment round.
21/10/2024 - Neva SGR is pleased to announce that Cool Planet Technologies, a company in the Neva First Fund portfolio operating in the Climate Tech sector, has closed its €23.7 million Series A2 investment round.
Neva SGR participated in the round together with industrial investors, further validating the appeal of Cool Planet’s compact, low-energy and low-cost membrane-based carbon capture solution.
This funding will advance Cool Planet’s ambition of becoming a leading provider of highly efficient point source carbon capture solutions for industrial emissions and will also enable the Company to complete the demonstration of its technology at scale whilst accelerating commercial deployment, including the construction of a membrane manufacturing facility.
Investing to win the big challenges of tomorrow: the words of Mario Costantini, CEO of Neva SGR
In the words of CEO and Managing Director Mario Costantini, a summary of the impact of the strategy behind the newly launched NEVA II funds.
“Investing to address unresolved contemporary challenges: finding solutions for previously untreatable diseases, contributing to emission reductions to heal the planet, enhancing human capabilities through technology, and expanding human knowledge towards new frontiers in space. These are the pillars guiding the investment decisions of the new NEVA II funds.”
In the words of CEO and Managing Director Mario Costantini, a summary of the impact of the strategy behind the newly launched NEVA II funds.
Another Milestone in the New Era of Autonomous Flight
Skydweller takes another major step towards the ambitious goal of revolutionizing the industry by flying continuously powered by solar energy. During its latest test, the revolutionary aircraft, featuring a 72-meter wingspan, completed a 22.55-hour uncrewed flight.
Skydweller takes another major step towards the ambitious goal of revolutionizing the industry by flying continuously powered by solar energy.
During its latest test, the revolutionary aircraft, featuring a 72-meter wingspan, completed a 22.55-hour uncrewed flight.
Dr. Robert Miller, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Skydweller Aero, said: “This flight test campaign is an important achievement and validates our business vision, marking a new era in autonomous aviation. Skydweller Aero is redefining what is possible in the aerospace industry, and the data gathered that validates our models for multi-day fights is a testament to our team’s dedication and innovation. We are excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what uncrewed solar-powered aircraft can achieve and will continue on with our mission to bring perpetual flight to the world.”
From key players in the Italian venture capital market to becoming a major player at European level
From key players in the Italian venture capital market to becoming a major player at European level. This is the path outlined by NEVA SGR's President, Luca Remmert, after the annual event held on September 18.
This is the path outlined by NEVA SGR's President, Luca Remmert, after the annual event held on September 18.
After a successful initial assessment of the NEVA First and NEVA First Italia Funds, and the first capital distribution to investors, Remmert introduces the € 500 million NEVA II Fund, € 200 million of which invested by Intesa Sanpaolo, further strengthening NEVA SGR’s commitment and vision.
D-Orbit Secures €119.6M Contract with ESA to enter the In-Orbit Servicing market in GEO
We are proud to announce that D-Orbit, a portfolio company of the Neva First and Neva First Italia Funds, has signed a significant contract worth €119.6 million with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the development and implementation of the new GEA satellite platform, designed to perform life extension, transfer, and repair operations in geostationary orbit.
14/10/2024 - We are proud to announce that D-Orbit, a portfolio company of the Neva First and Neva First Italia Funds, has signed a significant contract worth €119.6 million with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the development and implementation of the new GEA satellite platform, designed to perform life extension, transfer, and repair operations in geostationary orbit.
This initiative, supported by the Italian government and numerous other space agencies and governments, paves the way for Europe's commercial in-orbit servicing capabilities.
With D-Orbit, Neva is investing in the growth of the next-generation space industry.
xFarm Technologies successfully closes a €36 million Series C round
Neva SGR is thrilled to announce that xFarm, a company in the portfolio of Neva First and Neva First Italia Funds, has completed its 36 million euro Series C investment round.
09/10/2024 - Neva SGR is thrilled to announce that xFarm, a company in the portfolio of Neva First and Neva First Italia Funds, has completed its 36 million euro Series C investment round.
xFarm supports the work of 450,000 farms belonging to more than 100 supply chains on more than 7 million hectares worldwide through its xFarm digital platform, a Farm Management Information System (FMIS).
The funding will enable xFarm to accelerate its expansion in Europe, Turkey, Latin America, India and the United States by improving its services and providing more support for the implementation of Regenerative Agriculture through models based on Artificial Intelligence technologies for data analysis.
D-Orbit successfully raises €150 million in a Series C round - Neva SGR reaffirms its positive outlook on the future of the New Space Economy
Neva SGR congratulates D-Orbit, a company in the Neva First Fund portfolio since 2020, for the successful €150 million Series C round, which was able to attract new key strategic partners.
27/09/2024 - Neva SGR congratulates D-Orbit, a company in the Neva First Fund portfolio since 2020, for the successful €150 million Series C round, which was able to attract new key strategic partners.
Neva SGR participated in the round through its Neva First and Neva First Italia funds, reaffirming its ambition to support visionary companies in the aerospace industry.
The Series C round will allow D-Orbit to strengthen its activities, accelerating the development of its in-space cloud computing capabilities and in-orbit services. Additionally, it will support the company’s geographic expansion in the coming years, with the goal of revolutionizing the entire space ecosystem.
NEVA SGR: four years of growth and new opportunities with the launch of Neva II Funds
The event "The New Challenge: From Neva First to Neva II" in Turin attracted over 500 participants, including investors, entrepreneurs, companies, experts, and national and international venture capitalists.
18.09.2024 - The event "The New Challenge: From Neva First to Neva II" in Turin attracted over 500 participants, including investors, entrepreneurs, companies, experts, and national and international venture capitalists.
It was an opportunity to present the results achieved by the Neva First fund, including the completion of its investment portfolio and the first capital distribution to its investors, made possible by the exit of Cyberint, which was acquired by global cybersecurity leader Check Point.
Additionally, the launch of the new Neva II and Neva II Italia funds was announced.
Together we can invest in the development and growth of new technological platforms in key sectors of the economy and society, with the aim of actively participating in the solution of major global problems and the consequent generation of value.
Sviluppo Ecosistemi di Innovazione fund invests in venture builder Nautical and Port Logistics Supply Chain
Neva SGR is excited to announce its investment, through the Sviluppo Ecosistemi di Innovazione Fund, in the Nautical and Port Logistics Supply Chain venture builder that aims to create ten new businesses over the next three years.
29/07/2024 - Neva SGR is excited to announce its investment, through the Sviluppo Ecosistemi di Innovazione Fund, in the Nautical and Port Logistics Supply Chain venture builder that aims to create ten new businesses over the next three years.
The new businesses generated will help develop the innovation ecosystem in the shipbuilding, recreational boating, cruise and port logistics sectors.
Interview in La Stampa with the President of Neva SGR Luca Remmert: "We are looking for ambitious companies with strong development prospects"
The President talks about Neva SGR's approach and announces the event on 18 September, in Turin, at the Officine Grandi Riparazioni, in which important results, growth prospects and future projects will be illustrated.
18/07/2024 - The President talks about Neva SGR's approach and announces the event on 18 September, in Turin, at the Officine Grandi Riparazioni, in which important results, growth prospects and future projects will be illustrated.
It will be an opportunity to listen to representatives of some of the portfolio companies who will illustrate the progress of important projects in key sectors such as information technology, cybersecurity, aerospace, new energy solutions and agri-foodtech and important insights into the life sciences will be offered.
Sviluppo Ecosistemi di Innovazione fund invests in Bio4Dreams
NEVA SGR invests through the Sviluppo Ecosistemi dell’Innovazione Fund in Bio4Dreams, Italian incubator of innovative startups operating in the Life Sciences sector, confirming its strategy in supporting the growth of Italian innovation ecosystems.
16/07/2024 - NEVA SGR invests through the Sviluppo Ecosistemi dell’Innovazione Fund in Bio4Dreams, Italian incubator of innovative startups operating in the Life Sciences sector, confirming its strategy in supporting the growth of Italian innovation ecosystems.
Neva First and Neva First Italia invest in BetaGlue Therapeutics
Neva SGR announces its investment in BetaGlue Therapeutics, an Italian clinical-stage radiotherapy company developing novel products for the treatment of certain types of solid cancers.
10/06/2024 – Neva SGR announces its investment in BetaGlue Therapeutics, an Italian clinical-stage radiotherapy company developing novel products for the treatment of certain types of solid cancers. Betaglue has an international team with proven track record in scaling medical device technologies. Neva SGR is once again supporting companies that address major global challenges, particularly in the life sciences sector. By funding a clinical-stage company like BetaGlue, we contribute to the battle against cancer.
NeoPhore closes oversubscribed Series B extension round with additional funding from Bristol Myers Squibb
Congratulations to our portfolio company NeoPhore as it closes its oversubscribed Series B extension round with additional funding from Bristol Myers Squibb! We look forward to new endeavours!
22/05/2024 - Congratulations to our portfolio company NeoPhore as it closes its oversubscribed Series B extension round with additional funding from Bristol Myers Squibb! We look forward to new endeavours!
Tr1x announces FDA clearance for an investigational new drug (IND) for TRX103
Neva SGR congratulates Tr1X, a company in the portfolio of Neva First Fund, on obtaining FDA clearance for an investigational new drug (IND) for TRX103, the first allogeneic engineered Tr1 regulatory T cell therapy to enter clinical trials.
10/04/2024 - Neva SGR congratulates Tr1X, a company in the portfolio of Neva First Fund, on obtaining FDA clearance for an investigational new drug (IND) for TRX103, the first allogeneic engineered Tr1 regulatory T cell therapy to enter clinical trials. Tr1X focuses on studying and developing treatments for autoimmune diseases by engineering specific regulatory cells. Neva SGR is proud to contribute to this important endeavor.
Coro Secures $100 Million Funding Round
We are excited to share that our portfolio company Coro, a pioneer in the cybersecurity space specifically tailored for SMEs, has successfully secured $100M in Series D funding!
28/03/2024 - We are excited to share that our portfolio company Coro, a pioneer in the cybersecurity space specifically tailored for SMEs, has successfully secured $100M in Series D funding! This remarkable achievement brings Coro’s total funding to $255M in just 24 months, a testament to their innovative approach and commitment to securing the digital landscape for SMEs.
Led by One Peak, with participation from Neva SGR and other existing investors including Energy Impact Partners and Balderton Capital, this new round of funding will empower Coro to further develop its cutting-edge security solutions, enhance its channel partner program, and accelerate global expansion.
Neva SGR at the Italian Investment Council in Rome
Yestarday, Feb. 15, 2024, the Italian Investment Council - Remind was held in Rome to promote collaboration between the public and private sectors for economic, social and safe growth in Italy.
Yestarday, Feb. 15, 2024, the Italian Investment Council - Remind was held in Rome to promote collaboration between the public and private sectors for economic, social and safe growth in Italy. Mario Costantini, CEO and General Manager of Neva SGR, spoke as part of the panel dedicated to the Global Market. "As a venture capital company of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group," he said, "Neva SGR invests globally in highly innovative companies and startups that aim to solve the great challenges of our time. We focus both on Italian companies with expansion plans abroad and international companies with development plans in Italy, with the aim of creating positive socioeconomic impacts for our country. Great challenges require talent and capital, and we are proving that we can attract both, as our portfolio shows. Venture capital, when used as a tool to invest in ambitious projects, can be the source for the development of the new economy. Neva SGR, with the launch of two new €500 million funds, wants to be part of this by doubling its commitment and impact."
“Sustainability is one of the focal points of Neva SGR's investment strategy”
“Sustainability is one of the focal points of Neva SGR's investment strategy”. Maurizio Cortese, Business Development Director of Neva SGR, spoke about it at the Gambero Rosso Global Summit in the Auditorium of Grattacielo Intesa Sanpaolo.
“Sustainability is one of the focal points of Neva SGR's investment strategy”. Maurizio Cortese, Business Development Director of Neva SGR, spoke about it at the Gambero Rosso Global Summit in the Auditorium of Grattacielo Intesa Sanpaolo. Neva SGR will launch two new Funds for a total of 500 million euros in the second half of 2024, one of which will be compliant according to art. 8 SFDR and will promote environmental or social characteristics.
Neva First invests in NeoPhore
Neva SGR is excited to announce its investment in NeoPhore, a UK-based life sciences company.
01/02/2024 - Neva SGR is excited to announce its investment in NeoPhore, a UK-based life sciences company, which is developing a pipeline of small molecule drugs targeting novel proteins across the DNA mismatch repair ('MMR') pathway to generate next-generation immuno-oncology therapeutics to improve clinical outcomes for cancer patients. The company announced an extension of its Series B round of £9.6 million (approximately USD $12.2 million). This extension brings the total raised in Series B financing to £31.1m (approx. USD $39.5m).
The additional Series B funding will be used to progress NeoPhore’s lead oral program, through early pre-clinical development.
Neva First invests in Tr1X
Neva SGR enthusiastically announces a new investment in Tr1X, which is working on the development of cures for autoimmune diseases by engineering specific stem cells.
17/01/2024 - Neva SGR enthusiastically announces a new investment in Tr1X, which is working on the development of cures for autoimmune diseases by engineering specific stem cells. The $75 million Series A round, led by The Column Group, with the participation of Neva SGR and Alexandria Ventures, will rapidly advance the company's unique pipeline of allogeneic Treg and CAR-Treg cell therapies for the treatment of major autoimmune diseases affecting millions of patients globally. Neva is proud to contribute to this important challenge together with renowned international life science investors.
D-Orbit Secures €100m in First Closing in Series C Funding
Neva SGR is proud to announce a significant milestone for D-Orbit, a standout in its portfolio and a symbol of Italian innovation: the successful completion of an impressive €100 million Series C funding round.
11/01/2024 - Neva SGR is proud to announce a significant milestone for D-Orbit, a standout in its portfolio and a symbol of Italian innovation: the successful completion of an impressive €100 million Series C funding round. The round, led by Marubeni Corporation, a powerhouse in the Japanese industrial sector, bolsters D-Orbit’s position as a leader in the space logistics sector and will enable the company to substantially expand its services. This expansion will focus on cutting-edge areas such as in-orbit satellite maintenance and space-based cloud computing. Furthermore, this financial boost is essential for enhancing D-Orbit’s operational capabilities in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
Neva took part in "Italy – United States of America: International Cooperation on Emerging Biotechnologies and Life Sciences"
Yesterday, November 14, 2023, the first conference of the biotechnology sector between Italy and the United States took place in Rome at the Farnesina, with the title “Italy – United States of America: International Cooperation on Emerging Biotechnologies and Life Science”...
Yesterday, November 14, 2023, the first conference of the biotechnology sector between Italy and the United States took place in Rome at the Farnesina, with the title “Italy – United States of America: International Cooperation on Emerging Biotechnologies and Life Science” and the aim of supporting "Made in Italy" innovation and strengthening the relationship with international stakeholders (VC funds, crossovers, retail investors, analysts, banks, media, institutional stakeholders).
The conference was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, U.S. Ambassador to Italy Jack Markell, Minister for Business and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso, Minister of University and Research Anna Maria Bernini, Minister of Health Orazio Schillaci.
Neva SGR was represented by Liliana Nordbakk, venture partner for the Life Science sector. During her speech, Liliana discussed NEVA's investment thesis, which is based on the convergence of artificial intelligence and biotech. This convergence is expected to fuel the next generation of life science companies, especially in emerging technologies like gene and cell therapies, which can potentially cure genetic diseases.
Neva First Fund:
Route to Growth 23
On last September 13, 2023, Neva SGR hosted the
"Neva First Fund: Route to Growth 23" event at the OGR offices in Turin.
More than 260 people attended the event, with a huge participation from Corporations, Portfolio Companies and Intesa Sanpaolo Group representatives.
On last September 13, 2023, Neva SGR hosted the
"Neva First Fund: Route to Growth 23" event at the OGR offices in Turin.
More than 260 people attended the event, with a huge participation from Corporations, Portfolio Companies and Intesa Sanpaolo Group representatives.
The intensive days of work at the event resulted in multiple networking meetings and creation of business opportunities between start-ups, client companies and Intesa Sanpaolo.
We thank all the participants who took part in the event.
Neva SGR doubles: two new funds for 500 million euros of investments in highly innovative emerging companies
The two new funds Neva II Global and Neva II Europe were presented today at the Officine Grandi Riparazioni in Turin.
13/09/2023 - The two new funds Neva II Global and Neva II Europe were presented today at the Officine Grandi Riparazioni in Turin. They will be launched in the second half of 2024 and will focus on companies that adopt the best ESG and Circular Economy policies by providing business solutions to global problems.
Neva First Italia closes the investment period 2 years early
The Neva First Italia Fund, launched in November 2021, completed on 30 June, 2023 its investment period, ahead of the closing date scheduled for August 2025.
08/08/2023 - The Neva First Italia Fund, launched in November 2021, completed on 30 June, 2023 its investment period, ahead of the closing date scheduled for August 2025.
The Fund, subscribed by Neva SGR and Fondo di Fondi VenturItaly and Fondo di Co-Investimento MiSE, and fully managed by CDP Venture Capital SGR and dedicated to highly innovative Italian startups, made a total of 7 million euros of investments in 9 startups, favoring the total collection by the 9 Italian startups of over 160 million euros, 33 of which coming from the Neva First Fund, Neva SGR's vehicle for investments at a global level.
Neva First and Neva First Italia invest in Leaf Space
Neva SGR, is excited to announce the investment in Leaf Space, an Italian company operating in the aerospace industry and to contribute to their continued success in revolutionizing satellite communications.
25/07/2023 – Neva SGR, is excited to announce the investment in Leaf Space, an Italian company operating in the aerospace industry and to contribute to their continued success in revolutionizing satellite communications. We congratulate Leaf Space on this achievement and look forward to seeing their progress in the aerospace industry. Neva continues to invest in Italian excellence and in a sector, such as aerospace, which is central to Italian economy.
Energy Dome announced the completion of the close of its second tranche of Series B funding, bringing the overall round to a total of EUR 55m (USD 60m)
Neva SGR congratulates Energy Dome, a company in the portfolio of the Neva First and Neva First Italia Funds, which has announced the completion of the close of its second tranche of Series B funding, bringing the overall round to a total of EUR 55m (USD 60m).
21/07/2023 - Neva SGR congratulates Energy Dome, a company in the portfolio of the Neva First and Neva First Italia Funds, which has announced the completion of the close of its second tranche of Series B funding, bringing the overall round to a total of EUR 55m (USD 60m).
Investors who participated in the Series B funding round, either in the first or second tranche, are: EniNext, NevaSGR, Japan Energy Fund, Barclays’ Sustainable Impact Capital, CDP Venture Capital, 360 Capital Partners, Novum Capital Partners, Gruppo Brixia, Elemental Excelerator, Innovation Development Oman (IDO) Investments, Vopak Ventures, and other investors represented by Sagana.
Neva First and Neva First Italia invest in Energy Dome
Neva SGR announces its investment in Energy Dome, an Italian excellence that developed a new large-scale, high-efficiency, high-durability battery (LDES - Long Duration Energy Storage)
27/04/2023 – Neva SGR announces its investment in Energy Dome, an Italian excellence that developed a new large-scale, high-efficiency,
high-durability battery (LDES - Long Duration Energy Storage) based on a thermodynamic process that uses carbon dioxide (CO2) and that can optimize the storage and use of energy from renewable sources. With this investment, we confirm that climate and energy transition technologies are among the key areas of our strategy.
Neva First and Neva First Italia invest in Caracol
Neva SGR is excited about its investment in Caracol, a leading Italian company in large-scale industrial 3D printing.
03/03/2023 – Neva SGR is excited about its investment in Caracol, a leading Italian company in large-scale industrial 3D printing. Neva SGR continues to invest in Italy and particularly in a sector that has always been central to the Italian economy: the manufacturing Industry 4.0. The investment in Caracol and in its technology goes in the direction of rewarding Italian excellence ready to scale international markets, with regard to sustainability and the circular economy.
Neva First invests in CoreTigo
Neva SGR is excited to announce the investment in CoreTigo. Through this investment we are proud to connect the Italian manufacturing industry with CoreTigo, leader in the development of the Industrial Internet of Things.
14/02/2023 - Neva SGR is excited to announce the investment in CoreTigo. Through this investment we are proud to connect the Italian manufacturing industry with CoreTigo, leader in the development of the Industrial Internet of Things.
Since January 2022, through our Neva First Fund, we have invested more than €23 million in six Israeli companies operating in various sectors, from IT to cybersecurity, from quantum computing to agri-food tech.
Venture capital: the entrepreneurs – David Rutter e Dror Liwer
Neva SGR presents the entrepreneurs of some of its important portfolio companies, which bring an innovative drive to their sector with the ambition to be protagonists, growing exponentially and with a global reach. The word to David Rutter, CEO & Co-founder for R3 and to Dror Liwer, Co-founder & Chief security officer for Coro.
Venture capital: the entrepreneurs - Maria Grazia Roncarolo, Giorgio Tinacci and Luca Rossettini
Neva SGR presents the entrepreneurs of some of its important portfolio companies, which bring an innovative drive to their sector with the ambition to be protagonists, growing exponentially and with a global reach.
The word to prof. Maria Grazia Roncarolo for TR1X, to Giorgio Tinacci for Casavo and to Luca Rossettini for D-Orbit.
Venture capital in the world: Paola Bonomo, Dani Schaumann, Patrick Guerra and Ronald Weissman testimonials
Neva presents the experiences of those who have lived venture capital for dozens of years in Europe, Israel and Silicon Valley, where technology is transformed into profit and economic value.
An impetus for European entrepreneurs to think and act globally, the energy of those in Israel in wanting to create something revolutionary, and finally Silicon Valley, where the best innovations, the ones that solve real problems, are born in a garage and commercialized. Right down to recognizing in the current turmoil an opportunity for funds and investors.
Yolo awarded as Best IPO 2022
Event of 14 September 2022 Thanks to all the participants
On September 14, 2022, Neva hosted in Turin more than 500 participants including venture capitalists, institutional and private investors, experts, entrepreneurs and start-ups from all over Italy and several other countries, primarily the United States and Israel.
It was an opportunity to tell about the work that led to investments in 26 companies with a total allocated amount of about 150 million euros since 2020, the results achieved by the fundraising of our funds for 250 million for investments in innovative realities, and the plans for a new even greater sized fund planned for 2024.
We thank all participants and are pleased to share some of the contents of the event: video of the event
The “Fondo SEI” is born, which supports the development of Italian innovation ecosystems
18/10/2022 - The Fondo Sviluppo Ecosistemi di Innovazione (Fondo SEI) is born, will have initial resources of €15 million, fully subscribed by the Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, for targeted investments in vehicles for the implementing research, selection, acceleration and professionalisation programmes for promising Italian start-ups with the aim of supporting the development of Italian innovation ecosystems.
Neva First invests in Cool Planet Technologies
29/09/2022 – Neva SGR is pleased to announce the investment in Cool Planet Technologies, a company that has developed a technology with the potential to respond effectively and quickly to the capture of CO2 in various industrial sectors. This is a concrete investment of the Neva First Fund in accordance with the industrial transition towards ESG principles.
Neva Sgr brings international venture capital to Italy and presents its development plans
14/09/2022 - 500 attendees including venture capitalists, investors, experts, entrepreneurs and start-ups from all over Italy and abroad, several speakers on banking, finance and innovation gathered to give a 360° view of the Italian and international Venture Capital panorama, also giving a vision of what has been achieved and the next developments of the company: all this in our big event today.
Neva First invests in Tr1X
14/09/2022 – Neva SGR announces its investment in Tr1X company which studies and develops cures for autoimmune diseases through the engineering of particular stem cells. Tr1X is an example of how Italian researchers can help revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry and change the future of our lives for the better, in a sector that contributes significantly to the Italian economy. We are proud to contribute to this great challenge, together with leading international investors in life science and to have Tr1x among the companies in our Portfolio.
Yolo: first day of listing on the Euronext
Neva First and Neva First Italia invest in xFarm Technologies
05/08/2022 – Neva SGR is pleased to announce the investment in xFarm Technologies, a tech company already present in Switzerland, Italy and Spain. xFarm supports and simplifies the work of 110,000 farms in over 100 countries around the world through its digital platform.
xFarm combines the aspects of digital transformation with the transition of agri-food industry towards more sustainable models, in line with ESG principles. These elements are becoming more and more important for the economy of the future.
Neva Sgr (Intesa Sanpaolo): "Scegliamo realtà innovative con management affidabile"
03/08/2022 - I fondi della società prediligono chi punta sulla transizione digitale ed ecologica. BetaGlue Technologies e Casavo le ultime due operazioni annunciate.
Fonte: la Repubblica - Affari & Finanza
Intesa Sanpaolo closes two new transactions with Neva SGR
27/07/2022 - Neva SGR, an Intesa Sanpaolo Group company controlled 100% by the Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, has, through its Neva First Fund, finalised two investments in BetaGlue Technologies and Casavo, highly innovative companies that operate respectively in life sciences and PropTech.
Neva First invests in Casavo
19/07/2022 – We are thrilled to announce our investment in CASAVO's Series D round alongside top-tier global investors: congratulations to Giorgio Tinacci and the entire CASAVO team! We look forward to offering our support to the creation of the PropTech European leader that is redesigning the experience of selling and buying homes thanks to its digital platform.
Neva First and Neva First Italia invest in BetaGlue Technologies
19/07/2022 – Neva SGR is enthusiastic to announce the first investment of the Neva First Italia Fund in BetaGlue Technologies, an Italian excellence.
Neva is rewarding an Italian excellence operating in the Life Science industry, a field with high economic and social impact. In addition to improving people's quality of life, BetaGlue Technologies will be able to generate important returns for the investors.
Yolo avvia bookbuilding per quotazione su Euronext Growth Milan
Yolo avvia bookbuilding per quotazione su Euronext Growth Milan
Fonte: la Repubblica - 19/07/2022
Remmert (Neva): «A settembre portiamo a Torino il primo summit sul venture capital»
Il presidente di Neva, Sgr di Intesa Sanpaolo, svela le ultime operazioni in società innovative (Cyberint e Coro) e il prossimo vertice sulla finanza delle startup.
Fonte: Corriere Torino
Neva First invests in Coro
18/07/2022 – Neva SGR is proud to announce the investment in Coro, Israeli company that has developed an all-in-one platform based on its own artificial intelligence engine, which detects the main cyber attacks, such as malware, ransomware, phishing and bots, providing automatic mitigation to the threats with zero human interaction. Cybersecurity is a strategic area for the economy of the future and we think that Coro can be an important player in the European market.
Neva First invests in Cyberint
21/06/2022 – Neva SGR is happy to announce the investment in Cyberint, a cyber security company that has developed a Digital Risk Protection solution, Threat Intelligence and Attack Surface Monitoring to protect companies from cyber threats by giving them ample visibility into their exposure to external risks.
Neva has evaluated Cyberint’s technical and service components with the Cyber Security department of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, which recognizes the very high potential of the solution. We believe that Cyberint can be an important player in the European market.
Neva SGR congratulates on another important milestone achieved by Skydweller Aero
17/06/2022 - Skydweller Aero Inc., Luxembourg’s Directorate of Defense and Leonardo announce Collaboration Agreement to support flight test program for ultra-persistent, solar-powered, unmanned aerial platform.
20 million euros invested in the first six months of this year in Israeli companies that are shaping the future
20 million euros invested in the first six months of this year in Israeli companies that are shaping the future
Source: milanofinanza.it
Neva First invests in Seed-X
09/06/2022 – Neva SGR is excited to announce the investment in Seed-X, a software US and Israel-based company operating in the AgriTech and FoodTech sectors. We decided to invest in Seed-X because it’s a very promising investment and a disruptive technology for the Agricultural value chain. Based on artificial intelligence and computer vision, it is able to improve the quality of food and to reduce waste.
NEVA SGR congratulates on the results achieved by the portfolio company MODIFI
23/05/2022 - NEVA SGR congratulates on the results achieved by the portfolio company MODIFI, a Fintech player that supports SMEs in financing and managing their international trades. From Bangladesh and other Asian countries to North America and Europe, MODIFI is increasingly appreciated worldwide by offering a win-win solution for both exporters and buyers through its fully digital platform.
Neva First invests in Classiq
16/05/2022 – Neva announces with satisfaction the investment in Classiq an Israeli company, which operates in the field of Quantum Computing. We have decided to invest in this very high potential technology because we believe it can guarantee excellent returns for our investors. Furthermore, we are seeing the same high potential in several industrial sectors, including finance, which are already experiencing these new technological frontiers.
Neva First invests in vFunction
05/05/2022 – Neva participates in the follow-on investment in vFunction. vFunction is the first and only solution built to automatically and rapidly transform monolithic apps into microservices at scale.
We decided to invest in vFunction thanks to the validation of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group on the distinctiveness and value of the technology.
vFunction is a highly innovative solution that supports and facilitates the Corporation’s cloud strategy by accelerating the transformation and modernization of applications.
Neva First invests in Ternary
23/02/2022 – Neva SGR is pleased to announce the investment in Ternary, a US company that developed a SaaS platform to analyze, understand and optimize the costs deriving from the use of Cloud.
We believe that Ternary has enormous potential to become a leader in this market sector, #FinOps, which is crucial to the evolution of the information systems of the future.
The codec enhancement MPEG-5 LCEVC of V-Nova selected for the
next-generation television system in Brazil
D-Orbit publicly listed!
27/01/2022 - IPO is not a finish line but an important springboard for our portfolio companies!
This is the spirit that distinguishes the entrepreneurs we invest in.
Congratulations to Luca Rossettini and the D-Orbit team for this great result.
We are proud of our investment in a new Italian unicorn!
And now full speed ahead until the next goal!
Neva First invests in Pontoro
08/12/2021 - We are delighted to announce our investment in Pontoro, a financial technology company focused on transforming infrastructure financing.
The Company is targeting to disrupt the traditional infrastructure financing industry bringing connectivity between originators and institutional investors, using blockchain, to facilitate high-velocity distribution of infrastructure debt. Thanks to tokenization and securitization of real-world assets, the technology allows to create diverse pools of assets to be curated and accessed securely by a far greater spectrum of accredited investors at a much greater velocity, increasing liquidity and pricing transparency.
With this investment, Neva First Fund strengthens its position in the fintech space.
Launch of «Neva First Italia» the investment fund dedicated to innovative italian startups
06/12/2021 - Neva Sgr, the Intesa Sanpaolo Group's venture capital arm, has set up a new investment fund, "Neva First Italia“, dedicated to Italian innovative startups. The “Neva First Italia” fund will invest in parallel with our first fund, “Neva First”, which has already raised 200 million euros with a target to reach 250 million by 2022. These numbers and the collaboration with CDP Venture Capital SGR will give a strong boost to the venture capital sector, which is growing very fast in Italy.
Il volo di Neva.
Intesa si fa private e investe negli aerei di Skydweller che volano senza equipaggio - corriere.it
Neva First invests in Skydweller Aero
28/09/2021 - We are excited to announce the addition of a new disruptive technology to Neva First's portfolio - Skydweller Aero. With this investment, Neva First's portfolio has 14 very high potential companies working on today's challenges to build a new future.
Skydweller Aero is a disruptive aerospace company that has developed a solar-powered drone, a unique and extraordinary technology that exemplifies and promotes environmental sustainability. We believe that the company has the potential to become a billion-dollar company and that its business can also have a positive impact on the economy of our country in an industrial sector that has always been strategic for Italy.
Neva First invests in MODIFI
14/9/2021 - Neva SGR is excited to announce their investment in MODIFI, a company that has already proven to have raised funds from investors and industry partners around the world in a very short time and that we believe has the potential to become a billion euro company.
MODIFI is a global fintech that has developed a digital platform to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) finance and manage their international trades. They have 9 offices in Asia, Europe and North America, and are serving over 1,000 importers and exporters in more than 40 countries worldwide.
We are excited to partner with MODIFI and help them grow even further!
Neva SGR opens the Neva First Fund to Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking customers
12/8/2021 - We are pleased to announce the agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking which will allow us to enhance and accelerate our investment capacity and development of our portfolio. The Neva First Fund has a collection target of € 250M and invests about 70% abroad and the remaining 30% in Italy. This configuration enables us to contribute around € 80M to the growth of the most promising Italian companies and to capture the great value of venture capital on the main international markets with the remaining 70% of the portfolio.
Neva First invests in V-Nova
26/7/2021 - Neva SGR is proud to announce the investment in V-Nova Ltd., a Deeptech company, with Italian roots that operates in the compression of video and image data streaming. V-Nova Ltd. has developed highly innovative solutions such as LCEVC and VC-6 that will be crucial for the future of video streaming and that will help reduce the impact on the environment in a more sustainable way.
For Neva SGR, the investment in V-Nova Ltd. combines three fundamental elements: investing in companies that can guarantee a very high return for our subscribers, supporting companies with a high technological and innovative content and doing so with a view to environmental sustainability.
Neva First invests in Xnext
12/5/2021 - NEVA SGR is enthusiastic to announce the investment in Xnext. We have invested in Xnext to enhance Italian technological excellence, with a unique solution in the world applied to safety and industrial quality control. We will support you in your growth plan in global markets.
CRIF invests in the Neva First Fund
10/2/2021 - We are proud to announce CRIF investment in the Neva First fund. The entry of CRIF represents a strategic added value for Neva, enriching the know-how and network of relationships to the benefit of the companies in the portfolio and all the subscribers of the fund.
We invest in entrepreneurs who aim to become protagonists of global markets.
Neva SGR, the venture capital hi-tech aims to raise € 250 million by 2021
18/1/2021 - The largest Italian fund that invests in hitech companies is born in Turin. Neva SGR is approaching the milestone of € 250 million thanks to the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo, Cariparo, Carifirenze, Carilucca foundations.
