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Selected Investments
Mario Bartolini runs Selected Investments from Florence, co-investing alongside CDP Venture Capital into Italian tech startups like Seares and Test1.
Selected Investments
Selected Investments is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 in Florence, Italy. It focuses on seed and early-stage funding in technology companies. The firm provides corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and other operational support.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Italy
City
Florence
Corporate office
Florence, Italy
Principals
Mario Bartolini
Founder, CEO, and Managing Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Selected Investments?
Mario Bartolini, as Founder, CEO, and Managing Director, is the sole named investment decision-maker. There is no evidence of an investment committee or additional partners sharing discretion.
How is Selected Investments related to Corniola S.r.l.?
Corniola S.r.l. is the single family office also founded by Mario Bartolini. The two entities share a common principal, and deal flow appears to move between them, blending personal family capital with the corporate investment vehicle.
Does Selected Investments co-invest with institutional partners?
Yes. CDP Venture Capital, the Italian state-backed innovation fund, is a frequent co-investor alongside Selected Investments. Deals include digital health company Test1 and maritime tech firm Seares. The firm also participates through Toscana Next, a regional fund supported by major Tuscan banking foundations.
What investment stages does Selected Investments target?
The firm targets early-stage companies, with a confirmed range covering seed through growth phases. All known investments are in Italian startups.
Does Selected Investments operate advisory services beyond direct investing?
Yes. Selected Investments acted as financial advisor for Compagnia dei Caraibi S.p.A.'s initial public offering on Euronext Growth Milan, indicating that the corporate vehicle also generates fee-based income from advisory mandates.
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