Moonstone Venture Capital

Moonstone Venture Capital is a venture capital firm that champions visionary founders addressing humanity's most critical challenges, particularly focusing on planetary health and systemic issues over the next three decades. The firm primarily invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startups globally, seeking companies that pioneer groundbreaking solutions while delivering strong performance. Their investment philosophy emphasizes creating value for both startups and society by tackling challenges at their roots.

Founded in May 2023, Moonstone Venture Capital is based in Milan, Italy. The firm is committed to supporting up to 60 startups, offering a "nose in, hands out" approach that extends beyond initial commitment. They connect founders with a network of experts to empower them to scale and amplify their impact, with a streamlined selection process typically taking no more than two weeks. Moonstone aims to close 120 investments over four years, operating across various European countries and the United States.

Moonstone's portfolio includes companies like Limenet, which focuses on capturing and storing CO₂ in the sea to combat ocean acidification, and Kelpi, a material innovation company developing seaweed-based bioplastic coatings as an alternative to fossil-fuel plastics. They also invest in ventures reimagining mental health treatment through innovations in psychedelic research, medicines, and therapy, starting with bespoke treatment centers for clinical trials. Recent investments also include Capsule and Youth Health Tech.

The team at Moonstone Venture Capital includes Jacopo Mele as CEO, Chiara Castelli as Dealflow Manager & Board Member, Alessandro Pugliese as Administrative Officer, and Vittorio Tatangelo as Portfolio Manager. The board members include Gianni Letta, Eleonora Mantovani, and Lodovico Sella. The firm actively engages in proactive outreach to ambitious founders who share their mission of building a sustainable and inspiring future.