ZEST Group

Executive Summary

Zest Group is a leading venture capital firm in Italy, specializing in early-stage investments, startup acceleration, scale-up support, and Open Innovation programs. With a mission to create sustainable value by fostering synergies between startups and established corporations, Zest Group offers a 360-degree experience to its portfolio companies.

Market leader in Italy for early-stage investments
Offers comprehensive support through acceleration and scale-up programs
Strategic partner for corporate innovation projects
Result of the merger between Digital Magics and LVenture Group

Snapshot

Fund Size	N/A USD
Stages Focus	Idea or Patent, Prototype, Early Revenue, Pre-Seed, Seed
Sectors Focus	Fintech, SaaS, Insurtech, Proptech, Smart Cities, Cleantech, ClimateTech, IoT, Lifestyle & ConsumerTech
Portfolio Size	1 companies

Investment Thesis

Zest Group's investment thesis is centered around identifying and nurturing top talent to transform startups into successful businesses. They focus on ambitious founders with disruptive ideas, providing them with capital, expertise, and a unique network for a 360° perspective.

Target Founders: Ambitious founders with disruptive ideas
Sectors: High-tech and entrepreneurial ventures
Stage: Early-stage investments
Check Size: Not publicly disclosed
Geography: Primarily Italy
Deal Criteria: Innovative ideas with potential for market disruption

Team & Activity

Active team contains 9 members (0 partners, 0 founders).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZEST Group?
ZEST Group is a leading venture capital firm based in Rome, Italy, specializing in early-stage investments, startup acceleration, scale-up support, and Open Innovation programs. They focus on nurturing top talent to transform startups into successful businesses.
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What are the investment stages for ZEST Group?
ZEST Group invests in the following stages: Idea or Patent, Prototype, Early Revenue, Pre-Seed, and Seed.
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What are the investment sectors for ZEST Group?
ZEST Group invests in the following sectors: Fintech, SaaS, Insurtech, Proptech, Smart Cities, Cleantech, ClimateTech, IoT, and Lifestyle & ConsumerTech.
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What are the investment geographies for ZEST Group?
ZEST Group primarily invests in Italy and across Europe.
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What is the typical check size for ZEST Group?
The typical check size for ZEST Group ranges from $75,000 to $150,000 USD.
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Does ZEST Group accept cold outreach?
No, ZEST Group does not accept cold outreach.
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What are some portfolio companies of ZEST Group?
One of the portfolio companies of ZEST Group is Koalisation.
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Who are the team members of ZEST Group?
The team members of ZEST Group include Alberto Fioravanti, Alexandra Maiorano, Andrea Peroni, Andrea Tripodo, Angela Agorini, Antonella Zullo, Antonio Pupa, Asia Santona, and Benedetta Onori.
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What is ZEST Group's investment thesis?
ZEST Group's investment thesis is centered around identifying and nurturing top talent to transform startups into successful businesses. They focus on ambitious founders with disruptive ideas, providing them with capital, expertise, and a unique network for a 360° perspective.
- Target Founders: Ambitious founders with disruptive ideas
- Sectors: High-tech and entrepreneurial ventures
- Stage: Early-stage investments
Investor Profile: ZEST Group on EzFunding
What guidance does ZEST Group offer to founders?
ZEST Group offers founders capital, expertise, and a unique network to provide a 360° perspective on their ventures. They focus on nurturing top talent and transforming startups into successful businesses.
Investor Profile: ZEST Group on EzFunding