Vertigo
Venture Capital

Early-stage venture investing in technology companies.

  • Early-stage exposure across scalable technology companies
  • 1000+ startups analyzed through our network and Boost Program
  • Hands-on portfolio support from investment to follow-on rounds

Our Portfolio

Startups in our portfolio

A selection of the companies we back and grow together.

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TaxBuddy

DIGITAL ACCOUNTING

Online accounting practice helping Italian startups and SMEs manage tax, compliance and financial operations.

WiWell

CLEANTECH

Photocatalytic technology improving air and surface quality across commercial and shared environments.

Waveful

CREATOR TECHNOLOGY

Social platform helping creators and communities grow reach, engagement and digital presence.

Smilebox

PHOTOBOOTH NETWORK

Self-service photobooth network installed across bars, pubs and nightlife venues for guest engagement.

Venture Value Creation

For startups ready to shape the future

Capital, network and operational support for selected early-stage companies.

Startup Advisory

Delivers hands-on operational support, leveraging solid expertise in business development & capital raising.

Strategic Network

Leverage our network of industry leaders, investors, and partners to validate PoC and accelerate business growth.

Growth Capital

Invest in high-potential startups, fueling strategic growth through tailored capital solutions.

Exit Strategy

Design and execute exit strategies to maximize value through M&A, IPOs, or strategic partnerships.

Our Partnership

Vertigo Capital and LEDA & Partners

At Vertigo Capital, we don’t just provide funding, we accelerate growth.

30+ Years

Of experience in business development and market expertise.

Global Network

Access to powerful connections and strategic partnerships worldwide.

Hands-on Support

From market entry to business optimization and investor relations.

Our partners bring deep understanding of what it takes to build and scale a company, combining expertise in business development, market entry, business model optimization, and investor relations. Together, we help founders navigate complex markets and unlock new growth opportunities.

Fintech

We live in a complex world and finance is part of it. Fintech startups can help people to better exploit the power of their savings

Energy


The energy sector is the foundation of the current world and we are here to suppport it

Construction & Real Estate


We all live in a home, it makes us safe. Lets improve our way of living with better solutions

Healtcare

A better health, a better life. We support healhcare companies enhancing doctors to cure our relatives and all the people we care about

Media & Entertainment

Netflix & Prime Video changed the film delivering system. In this sector there is plenty of room for improvement

Agritech

We invest in startups using data, automation, and biotech to boost productivity and sustainability across the agricultural value chain: from farm to fork

Beyond Core Sectors

Innovation knows no boundaries. We back visionary startups across industries that challenge norms and drive meaningful impact through technology

Our drivers

We focus on disruptive tech startups active in high-growth markets

Get Started

Share your startup pitch and let us dream with you!

Our team will reach out to evaluate your project and let you know if we can invest in you and grow together.

Just an idea or still early traction?

We’ll guide you from vision to product with our Boost Program.

Startup Application

Already flying with your startup?

Get in touch with our team and let’s explore how we can support your growth with our capital and network.

Startup Application

The Vertigo Boost Program is our exclusive investment program for high-potential startups looking to scale faster and smarter

Our Mission?

Empowering startups to scale up with capital, strategic expertise, and a robust investor network

Vertigo Boost Program

Your startup deserves a tailored support

Who will you find in the Vertigo Boost Program?

-> A dedicated team of startup experts, investors, and industry leaders providing hands-on mentorship in market analysis, value proposition, scientific validation, and go-to-market strategies

-> Beyond mentorship, you’ll gain access to a powerful investor network and strategic partners ready to help you navigate challenges and unlock growth opportunities

How the Program will help You?

-> We will create a tailored, structured path designed to meet the specific needs of your startup and team, guiding you toward your next fundraising round

-> The program will help validate your business model, driving growth by testing market fit, generating traction, and building strategic commercial partnerships

Program Overview

How the Boost Program works

Who we look for

Ambitious pre-seed and seed startups led by visionary founders, from any industry and any country, selected on mindset and drive rather than stage or sector.

Investment & support

The first phase delivers hands-on advisory to build traction. The second brings direct funding, with top performers eligible for further follow-on investment.

Selection & scale

A limited number of startups join the first phase, with only the strongest advancing to the second. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Program structure

A two-phase cycle: the first phase delivers advisory and hands-on guidance, the second brings funding, mentorship and fundraising preparation for the top performers.

Vertigo Boost Program FAQs

Got Questions ?

If you have any other questions, please contact us at amministrazione@vertigocapital.it

Share your startup pitch and let us dream with you! 

Our team will reach out to evaluate your project and let you know if we can invest in you and grow together