CDP Venture Capital
Italian venture capital manager owned by CDP Equity and Invitalia.
Launched in 2020, CDP Venture Capital invests directly in companies and indirectly through funds, supporting technology businesses, accelerators and research commercialisation across Italy.
Last refreshed: 22 October 2026
Timeline for CDP Venture Capital
Basecamp Research, TrueLayer and three regional firms raise
UK Startups and InnovationBackground
CDP Venture Capital is an Italian venture capital manager owned by CDP Equity and Invitalia. It launched in 2020. [Company history](https://cds.cdpventurecapital.it/cdpventurecapital/public/cms/documents/PianoStrategico_2428_1_1.pdf) CDP Equity holds 70% and Invitalia holds 30%. The Firm invests directly in businesses and indirectly through other funds, with a mandate to support innovation and the growth of Italy's economy. Its investment areas include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, health, space, clean technology, agriculture and industrial technologies.
Its activities reach beyond individual financing rounds. CDP Venture Capital supports a national network of accelerators, technology transfer hubs and Independent fund managers. Technology transfer links research with the creation and development of businesses, while accelerator programmes support young companies. The Firm also works on corporate venture building, connecting the development of new businesses with established industry. [CDP Venture Capital](https://www.cdpventurecapital.it/en/chi_siamo.page)
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