About

Entrepreneurs backing founders

We are a community of over 450 business angels* based in Italy and across the world.

We are entrepreneurs who have built successful companies, professionals and executives who scaled organizations. We are domain experts who know our markets inside out. United by deep mutual trust and diverse in background, we share a single vision: to support exceptional Italian founders through good and bad times.

* Membership is by invitation only. We are selective not to be exclusive, but to ensure the highest quality and commitment within our community.

What we do and strategic focus

We invest in ambitious Italian entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, from Pre-seed to Series A, from start up to scale up.

Our portfolio spans all major innovation sectors – from Digital and Software to DeepTech – with the flexibility to act as lead investor or co-invest alongside trusted partners.

Our method is rigorous and expertise-driven: our team evaluates every opportunity, engaging members with specialized knowledge to identify the highest potential. The most promising ventures are showcased at our monthly Investor Days, launching a structured due diligence process that leads to the investment.

Post-funding, founders benefit from direct interaction with our powerful network through our Champions, dedicated members who maintain close contact and actively support the company’s growth.

Social impact

We are united by a shared passion for supporting Italian entrepreneurship and driving the growth of our startup economy.

To further this mission beyond capital, we launched ENTER ACADEMY, a Foundation dedicated to inspiring, educating, and connecting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Visita:

The Team
The dedicated professionals managing the daily operations, deal flow, and community engagement.
  • Silvano Bernardi
    Investiment Manager
  • Robert Day
    Investment Analyst
  • Arianna Floris
    Senior Analyst
  • Zeno Kastelic
    Associate
  • Silvia Zanardi
    Office Manager
  • Gabriel Zurlo
    Digital & IT Consultant
International Ambassadors
Our representatives in key innovation hubs worldwide, bridging the gap between Italian talent and global opportunities.
  • Gianfranco Casati
    Singapore Ambassador
  • Simone Cimminelli
    London Ambassador
  • Mauro Cerati
    New York Ambassador
Executive Committee
The governance body guiding the Club’s strategic vision and upholding our values.
  • Giancarlo Rocchietti
    Chairman
  • Bernardo Bertoldi
    Vice Chairman
  • Mauro Ferrari
    Vice Chairman
  • Andrea Rota
    Managing Director
  • Giorgio Barberis
    Executive Committee Member
  • Alessio Beverina
    Executive Committee Member
  • Simone Cimminelli
    Executive Committee Member
  • Francesca Fiore
    Executive Committee Member
  • Andrea Gatti
    Executive Committee Member
  • Angelo Italiano
    Executive Committee Member
  • Gioia Manetti
    Executive Committee Member
  • Axel Masucci
    Executive Committee Member
  • Pietro Mazza Midana
    Executive Committee Member
  • Mario Moiso
    Executive Committee Member
  • Marco Morchio
    Executive Committee Member
  • Carolina Neri
    Executive Committee Member
  • Silvia Rovere
    Executive Committee Member
  • Filippo Sertorio
    Executive Committee Member
  • Anna Maria Siccardi
    Executive Committee Member