Super Angels are prominent angel investors who have developed track records of successful startup investments and operate like mini venture funds. Typical angel investments range from $25k-$100k, while Super Angels invest $100k-$500k+ per deal. Well-known Super Angels include Ron Conway, Chris Sacca, and Reid Hoffman. They have extensive networks, industry expertise, and experience spotting highly scalable startups early on. Super Angels fill a critical funding gap between seed stage and traditional VC rounds. Their larger investments allow startups to make more progress in order to attract VC interest. Many Super Angels have operated successful startups themselves. They provide valuable hands-on mentorship in addition to their larger capital. Startups backed by top Super Angels gain credibility and connections that increase their odds of raising VC rounds. In turn, VCs closely track Super Angel activity to identify promising startups to back as they scale.
At our latest 0100 Conference Mediterranean, we gathered experts from Lombardy’s investment ecosystem, including Andrea Beretta of Cariplo Factory, Gessyca Golia from the Lombardy Region, and moderator Fiorenza Lipparini of Milano & Partners, to discuss the unique appeal of Milan for venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) investments.
The 0100 Conference Mediterranean Fireside Chat: VC Secondaries – the Market Opportunity and Ways to Select the Right Fund highlighted its unique potential for investors seeking more liquidity and quicker returns. This session featured Nick Hendra from AAF Management, Matt Russell from Vencap, and Luca Mannucci from Sella Venture Partners, who shared insights on the market dynamics of VC secondaries, effective fund selection, and key strategies for mitigating risk while maximizing returns.
LP panels are essential at every conference, especially as fundraising becomes increasingly competitive and challenging. One of the highlights at the 0100 Conference Mediterranean was the panel titled “Attracting LP Investors Outside the Region: Interest in the Regional PE/VC Market from Global Institutional Investors.” In this session, key investors shared insights into the growing global interest in private equity and venture capital markets within the Mediterranean and Southern Europe. Moderated by Francesco Cerruti, Director General of the Italian Tech Alliance, the panel brought together leading figures in the industry, including Emre Karabekirogullari, Director of Investments at Sarona AM; Patrick Aisher, Chairman of Kinled Holding; Benno Tieke, Director of Portfolio Management at Philips Ventures; and Veera Somersalmi, Director of Investor Relations at Bpifrance.
