Scientifica Venture Capital announces the launch of Scientifica Fund 1 (SF1), a EUR 200 million fund dedicated to supporting start-ups and technology projects in the fields of future computing, smart materials, advanced industry and environmental technologies at all stages of development.
The fund was created with the aim of promoting a new era of technological competitiveness and economic growth by leveraging a solid convergence of scientific excellence, venture capital and industrial processes. The fund will support innovative companies in all their development stages, from the initial idea to the scale-up phase, optimising research time and costs and accelerating the path to market.
Scientifica will launch a CapEx Zero investment model to enable companies to access advanced technology resources without the upfront costs of space, machinery or equipment. This model will allow companies to focus their efforts on research, development and scalability, removing economic barriers to innovation. Companies will be able to count on 4,000 square metres of proprietary laboratories and a network of 70 Scientifica Lab Approved certified laboratories throughout Italy, gaining access to state-of-the-art infrastructure that will accelerate development time and reduce operational risks.
A wide-ranging industrial project The launch of the fund, scheduled for the first half of 2025, is the pillar of a wide-ranging industrial project that will involve more than 100 professionals, new research infrastructures, laboratories and a series of initiatives to connect science with the world of venture capital.
Among the key initiatives will be the future development of further vertical funds dedicated to technology transfer on frontier technologies, as already done with the launch of Quantum Italia, aimed at transforming the results of scientific research into market solutions.
With an established presence in London, Scientifica has embarked on an ambitious strategic expansion plan, strengthening its role in Europe and the US with initiatives that are redefining its global positioning in the innovation landscape.
In France, Scientifica consolidated its role through a strategic partnership in the field of quantum technologies. This European positioning received a further boost with the launch of the first European start-up competition coordinated between Italy and France, a project praised by the French Ministry of the Economy as an example of dynamic cooperation between companies, universities and institutions of the two countries.
In the US, Scientifica has expanded its reach with the opening of a strategic and operational HUB in Silicon Valley. Under the leadership of resident key man Jon Lunetta, this centre will offer European start-ups, particularly those in the artificial intelligence sector, direct access to the unique resources and opportunities of the US technology ecosystem. This initiative will consolidate Scientifica’s role as a bridge between Europe and the United States, enabling the global exploitation of European technological excellence. This dual front of expansion, European and American, is at the heart of Scientifica’s strategy, which is set to revolutionise the way innovation is nurtured, supported and brought to global success.
Riccardo D’Alessandri, managing partner, pictured, says in a note: “Scientifica Fund is the concrete expression of a strategy that integrates research, venture capital and industry to accelerate technological innovation and create sustainable value. With high-level international collaborations, we are poised to position Italy as a central player in the global innovation ecosystem.”
Patrick Leoni Sceti, general partner, adds: “This fund marks the beginning of an ambitious project aimed at supporting companies capable of redefining global standards and promoting sustainable economic growth. Our goal is to build an ecosystem that enhances the potential of innovation, creating a positive and lasting impact.”
Jon Lunetta, US key man: ‘The hub in Silicon Valley will offer Italian start-ups privileged access to the heart of global innovation, creating strategic connections between European talent and American resources.
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