Maia Ventures Launches €55 Million Fund to Back Early-Stage Agri & Food Startups

Maia Ventures, a Milan-based early-stage VC backing the next generation of entrepreneurs in agrifoodtech, led by David Bassani, Andrea Galassi, Alice De Porcellinis, and Giancarlo Addario, has launched €55 million to back 20–25 companies, with initial tickets ranging from €0.5 million to €1.5 million. The fund has already made 6 investments, including Foreverland, Exolab Italia, Biorsaf, Lembas, Cappellini Veg Lab, and GenoGra.

Limited partners include institutional investors such as the European Investment Fund (EIF) and CDPVenture Capital Sgr, alongside private investors including leading Italian food corporates and their family offices (e.g., Teseo Capital Sicav-Sif, Cereal Docks via Grey Silo Ventures, Andriani).

Maia, an Article 8 SFDR fund, seeks both financial returns and positive impact by fostering a healthier, more efficient, and resilient food system. The firm acts as a value-add partner, connecting Italy’s established food industry with high-potential startups from leading accelerators, universities, and the broader agrifood tech ecosystem.