Deep Ocean Capital
Also known as Deep Ocean Capital SGR, Deep Ocean Capital SGR S.p.A., DOC, Deep Blue Ventures, DBV
Rome deep-tech VC manager (SGR, 2021). Its fund Deep Blue Ventures (first closing €40.8M, 2023; €70M target) backs seed and early-stage aerospace, AI, health and sustainability startups.
- HEADQUARTERS
- Rome, Italy
- FOUNDED
- 2021
- AUM
- —
- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- Yes
- TEAM LISTED
- 4 people
Focus
- STAGES
- SeedSeries A
- ASSET MIX
- Venture capital
- GEOGRAPHY
- Italy
Investment arms & vehicles
- First early-stage deep-tech VC fund (aerospace, AI applied to health and sustainability); first closing €40.8M on a €70M target
Overview
Deep Ocean Capital SGR is an independent Rome-based management company established in 2021 and registered with Banca d’Italia as a manager of alternative investment funds. Its first fund, Deep Blue Ventures, launched in June 2023 with a €40.8M first closing on a €70M target, subscribed by the European Investment Fund and CDP Venture Capital (Technology Transfer fund) as corner investors, with Blue Ocean Finance and ReItaly21. DBV invests at seed and early stage, and selectively Series A, in aerospace, AI applied to health and sustainability, cybersecurity, synthetic biology, photonics, quantum technologies and special materials, working with a “Deep Tech Factory” ecosystem of venture builders, incubators and research partners.
Investment thesis
Expects a new, more deep-technology-oriented innovation wave in which Europe’s and Italy’s universities and research centres can capture value; de-risks technology through a Deep Tech Factory model and an ecosystem investment approach.
PORTFOLIO (12)
- PhotonPathNOTABLEDeep Tech · Acquired (by Ciena)
- HealthTech
- HealthTech
- Deep Tech
- Space
- Deep Tech
- Artificial Intelligence
- Deep Tech
- Deep Tech
- Space
- HealthTech
- Deep Tech
People
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Frequently asked questions
Deep Ocean Capital is a VC fund based in Rome, Italy, founded in 2021.
Yes. Deep Ocean Capital invests its own capital in private companies.
Deep Ocean Capital invests at Seed and Series A stages in Deep Tech, Space, Artificial Intelligence, HealthTech and Climate & Energy.
Key people at Deep Ocean Capital include Domenico Nesci (CEO and Founder), Emilia Garito (Chairman and Founder), Paolo Cellini (Chief Investment Officer) and Alberto Curti (Investment Analyst).
Deep Ocean Capital's investments include PhotonPath, InSilicoTrials, INTA, Genoa Instruments, AIKO, Fluid Wire Robotics, AI4IV and Random Power, among others.
Deep Ocean Capital states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.
Yes. Deep Ocean Capital manages capital from outside investors.