Maia Ventures Raises €55 Million to Back Europe’s Food and AgriTech Innovators
Maia Ventures, an Italian venture capital firm focused on food and agricultural technology, has raised a €55 million fund to support early-stage startups modernising the agrifood industry. The fund aims to bridge Italy’s world-class food heritage with emerging innovation in sustainability, digitalisation, and biotechnology.
Founded in 2023 by David BassaniDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and Andrea GalassiDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, Maia Ventures backs entrepreneurs developing solutions across alternative proteins, sustainable ingredients, food supply chains, and climate-resilient agriculture. The firm takes a sector-specific approach, pairing early investment with access to industrial networks and corporate partners within Italy’s extensive food ecosystem.
With the new fund, Maia expects to invest in 20 to 25 startups, typically writing cheques between €500,000 and €1.5 million. The fund is classified under Article 8 of the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), highlighting its commitment to sustainable investment practices.
Beyond capital, Maia Ventures positions itself as a hands-on partner, helping startups navigate regulatory, industrial, and commercial challenges. Its model reflects a broader shift in European venture capital toward sector depth and closer ties between startups and legacy industries.
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