The largest network of business angels in Italy, investing time and capital to support the growth of innovative startups.
Founded in 2007, IAG is a non-profit association that has brought to Italy an investment formula born in the United States that gathers private capitals to be invested into innovative startups, methodically and professionally.
IAG members form a pool of investors (Club Deal) for each deal, leveraging best practices and the support of a professional team.
Our members primarily participate in early stage financing rounds in companies from four industries: Life Science, Deep Tech, Digital and Fintech; with a ticket in the range from €0.2 to €1.5 million.
IAG in the words of Francesco Marini Clarelli, co-founder and Honorary Chairman
Give a boost to growth and prosperity, by bringing skills and capital to serve innovative ideas.
Facilitate the investment of private capital in the ecosystem of Italian and international startups, becoming the place where entrepreneurs, investors and corporates come together.
The Code of Conduct of the members of Italian Angels for Growth has been created to clarify and consolidate the ethical-value system of the association. At IAG we are driven by principles and values shared by all partners such as professionalism, loyalty, fairness and ethical commitment.
The purpose of this Charter of Values is to introduce and disseminate the founding principles of Italian Angels for Growth (IAG). The Charter aims to align IAG's commitment to respecting the rights of people, the environment and the community with the way each partner, entrepreneur and team member interacts internally and with the stakeholders in the ecosystem.
16+ years of activity
300+ members
6.500+ startups analyzed
110+ startups funded
550+ million euros invested by IAG members and co-investors
IAG members acknowledge and will respect the following behaviours:
The IAG investment team carries out the daily work of the Association, including handling the screening process, managing the meetings with startups, and supporting members in the success of their investments.
Current members:
Leonardo Giagnoni
Managing Director
Emanuele Torlonia
Associate
Nicoletta Morra
Corporate Innovation Manager
Riccardo Vanelli
Senior Investment Analyst
Riccardo has a degree in Economics and Management, with an honors master in Administration, Finance and Control at LUISS Guido Carli. In 2019 during the Erasmus exchange in Norway he approaches the world of Venture Capital collaborating with a Startup in Oslo. Experience in the world of strategic consulting (Ernst & Young), he joins IAG in 2020.
Francesca Giorgetti
Administration Manager
Maria Cristina Mirabello
Communication Manager
Graduated in Political Science and International Relations, she worked in Digital 360 in the definition and management of integrated communication strategies. She was also involved in territorial marketing with a project of which she was Founder. Always attentive to human rights issues, she collaborated with Oxfam, Amnesty International and the Youth Committee of the Italian National Commission for UNESCO.
Sara Ranucci
Network Specialist
Sara holds a degree in Economics, with an honors master's degree in Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation from La Sapienza University, developing a strong interest in the Startup and Open Innovation world.
After an experience as Analyst in the consulting world (Capital Venture Consulting), she joined IAG in 2022.
Marco Ramolini
Investment Analyst
Marco graduated in Economics and Management (Bocconi University). Always passionate about startup world, he moved to Bangalore to collaborate with India's Heptagon Technologies. Back in Italy, he joined the Too Good To Go team to support its growth in the Italian market. Since 2022 he has been part of the IAG team.
Our unique proposition and key differentiator lies in the skills and competences matured by our Business Angels. We rely on an important pool of experts organized into four industry groups:
It deliberates on the main subjects concerning the life of the Association. It meets about once a month and its mandate lasts three years.
Current members:
It manages the matters delegated by the Board of Directors.
Current members:
Composed of nine members with experience in angel investing, this group is responsible for the selection of the startups which will be presented during the investor day. Its decision is driven by 5 key parameters:
IAG is the rendez-vous for those who already have experience in angel investing and those who want to approach this type of investment.
We collaborate with the main national and international players, amplifying the benefits for our members and entrepreneurs.
We are always looking for candidates with the right skills and interest in ouractivity to join the organization.
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