The Techshop
Also known as Techshop, The Techshop SGR S.p.A., Techshop SGR
Milan SGR and EuVECA manager founded in 2021 investing at pre-seed and seed in B2B software and AI startups; Techshop I (€50M) and Techshop II (first close €43M, Sept 2026).
- HEADQUARTERS
- Milan, Italy
- FOUNDED
- 2021
- AUM
- —
- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- Yes
- TEAM LISTED
- 8 people
Focus
- STAGES
- Pre-SeedSeed
- ASSET MIX
- Venture capital
- GEOGRAPHY
- ItalyEurope
Overview
The Techshop SGR S.p.A. is a Milan venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Aurelio Mezzotero and Gianluca D'Agostino, joined in 2025 by partner Giovanni Strocchi. It invests mainly at the seed stage in B2B software for enterprises and SMEs, industry-agnostic, with a hands-on approach. Its first fund, Techshop I (€50M), was dedicated to B2B SaaS; Techshop II, which held a €43M first closing in September 2026, backs pre-seed and seed startups applying AI to B2B business processes.
Investment thesis
Seed-stage B2B software for enterprise and SME segments, industry-agnostic; defendable technology products and digital disruptors; founders using Italy as the starting point of a global path. Techshop II focuses on AI-driven transformation of B2B software (AI for sales, developer tools, advisory).
PORTFOLIO (10)
- hlpyNOTABLEMobility & Logistics
- SimpLArtificial Intelligence · since 2026
- AndromedAIArtificial Intelligence · since 2025
- CyberwaveArtificial Intelligence
- SyllotipsArtificial Intelligence
- TotFintech
- Axyon AIFintech
- AllSidesSoftware & SaaS
- GenomeUpHealthTech
- SmartpricingSoftware & SaaS
People
- Gianluca D'AgostinoFounder & Managing Partner · source
- Aurelio MezzoteroFounder & Managing Partner · source
- Giovanni StrocchiPartner · source
- Elisa GuerriniInvestment Manager · source
- Ubaldo MafriciInvestment Manager · source
- Giovanni OrlandiSenior Investment Analyst · source
- Giuseppe CarluccioInvestment Analyst · source
- Alberto PandolfiCFO · source
Links
Frequently asked questions
The Techshop is a VC fund based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2021.
Yes. The Techshop invests its own capital in private companies.
The Techshop invests at Pre-Seed and Seed stages in Software & SaaS and Artificial Intelligence.
Key people at The Techshop include Gianluca D'Agostino (Founder & Managing Partner), Aurelio Mezzotero (Founder & Managing Partner), Giovanni Strocchi (Partner) and Elisa Guerrini (Investment Manager).
The Techshop's investments include hlpy, SimpL, AndromedAI, Cyberwave, Syllotips, Tot, Axyon AI and AllSides, among others.
The most recent publicly reported investment by The Techshop is SimpL (Pre-seed (€1.2M), led by Techshop with Vento Ventures and business angels), announced in Oct 2026.
The Techshop states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.
Yes. The Techshop manages capital from outside investors.