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Zanichelli Venture

Early-stage venture capital arm of Zanichelli Editore (Zanichelli Group)

Early-stage venture arm of the Zanichelli publishing group (Bologna): pre-seed to Series A stakes in learning start-ups in Europe and North America, usually co-investing; also backs funds.

HEADQUARTERS
Bologna, Italy
FOUNDED
—
AUM
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OUTSIDE CAPITAL
No — own capital only
TEAM LISTED
2 people

Focus

STAGES
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
SECTORS
EducationArtificial IntelligenceSoftware & SaaS
ASSET MIX
Venture capital
GEOGRAPHY
EuropeNorth America

Overview

Zanichelli Venture grew out of Zanichelli Editore, the Bologna educational publisher; its website names it a division of Laboravi Fidenter 2 S.p.A. It invests from pre-seed to Series A across Europe and North America, typically co-investing with trusted leads and reserving capital for follow-ons, and also invests in funds. Its thesis covers tech-augmented learning, personal development, infrastructure for education providers, career outcomes and AI copilots that embed learning in tools. Its portfolio page lists 28 companies (six marked as written off), including exits such as Aktiv Learning (acquired by Top Hat, 2022) and KiDE Science (acquired by Accelerate Learning, 2023).

Investment thesis

“Bicycles of the mind”: tech-augmented learning, personal evolution (coaching, habits, health adherence), change enablers for education providers, return on learning (careers, work) and copilots that embed learning in everyday tools; prefers teams in their first 12–24 months of operation.

PORTFOLIO (16)

  • Gyver
    Education · since 2026
  • Computis
    Fintech
  • Nousable
    Education
  • Sage Haven
    Consumer & E-commerce
  • Gamindo
    Education
  • Pathfinder
    Education
  • Excellence AI
    Education
  • Anthropos
    Software & SaaS
  • Tomorrow University
    Education
  • Data Masters
    Education
  • EvidenceB
    Education
  • NewCampus
    Education
  • London Interdisciplinary School
    Education
  • Mindstone
    Education
  • Aktiv Learning (exited, acquired by Top Hat 2022)
    Education
  • KiDE Science (exited, acquired by Accelerate Learning 2023)
    Education

People

  • Enrico Poli
    Director · source
  • Alessandro Camassa
    Financial analyst · source

Links

Frequently asked questions

Zanichelli Venture is a corporate venture arm based in Bologna, Italy.

Yes. Zanichelli Venture invests its own capital in private companies. It also commits capital to third-party funds as an LP.

Zanichelli Venture invests at Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A stages in Education, Artificial Intelligence and Software & SaaS.

Key people at Zanichelli Venture include Enrico Poli (Director) and Alessandro Camassa (Financial analyst).

Zanichelli Venture's investments include Gyver, Computis, Nousable, Sage Haven, Gamindo, Pathfinder, Excellence AI and Anthropos, among others.

The most recent publicly reported investment by Zanichelli Venture is Gyver (€1.4m seed round led by Brighteye Ventures (participant)), announced in May 2026.

Zanichelli Venture states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.

No. Zanichelli Venture invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.