LMDV Capital

LMDV Capital is an Italian single-family office headquartered in Milan, specializing in both direct and indirect investments across multiple asset classes. The firm is dedicated to empowering visionaries and supporting entrepreneurial initiatives that preserve and enhance the authentic spirit of Italian craftsmanship, particularly within the "Made in Italy" brand. Their investment focus spans internationally recognized brands in technology, lifestyle, and consumer goods sectors, with a thematic approach that also includes hospitality, entertainment, food, new technologies, preventive medicine, and artificial intelligence. LMDV Capital aims to create an ecosystem of resilient and continuously growing businesses that combine the best of Italian tradition with international innovation, fostering sustainable and responsible growth.

LMDV Capital was founded in 2022 and is fully backed by Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, who is a shareholder and Chief Strategy Officer of EssilorLuxottica Group, President of Ray-Ban, and President of OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Italia. The firm operates with a hands-on, long-term approach, working closely with entrepreneurs to achieve impactful results and ensure sustainable growth. They provide strategic guidance to help companies scale responsibly and make a meaningful contribution to a better future. Marco Talarico serves as the CEO of LMDV Capital, bringing a background in wealth management to the firm.

The firm's portfolio includes investments in companies such as Qomodo, Esananotech, Outdoora, Acqua Fiuggi, Editoriale Nazionale, and Isima. LMDV Capital primarily invests in Seed and Series A stages, as well as growth capital, demonstrating a commitment to supporting both early-stage and expanding businesses. Their geographic focus for investments spans Europe and North America, with a strong emphasis on Italy-based companies that embody national excellence.

LMDV Capital operates with a team of approximately 21-50 employees, including partners, who leverage extensive industry expertise and a global network to identify and unlock growth opportunities. The firm prioritizes collaborative empowerment, integrity, accountability, and true partnership, aiming to build genuine, long-term relationships with the founders they support. Their commitment extends beyond financial returns, viewing entrepreneurs as catalysts for positive, transformative change in both society and the economy.