Maia Ventures

Profile

Maia Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2024 by Andrea Galassi and David I. Bassani. The firm focuses on investing in the agrifood sector, aiming to build a healthier, more efficient, and resilient food system. With a team of two professionals, Maia Ventures distinguishes itself by partnering with passionate entrepreneurs who are driven to make a tangible impact in the industry.

Maia Ventures invests primarily in early-stage rounds, from pre-seed to Series A, with a focus on seed investments. The firm targets sectors such as foodtech, biotechnology, and AI, with initial equity tickets ranging from €0.5-1.5 million. Their portfolio includes companies like Foreverland, Exolab Italia, and Biorsaf. Maia Ventures manages a fund size of €55 million, aiming to support around 25 portfolio companies.

Notable investments by Maia Ventures include Foreverland - a sustainable chocolate alternative, Exolab Italia - a biotech company extracting plant-derived exosomes, and Biorsaf - a SaaS solution for food safety compliance. Other investments include Lembas, Cappellini Veg Lab, and GenoGra, showcasing their commitment to innovative solutions in the agrifood sector.