Giovanni Calabrese

Investor @ Sella Direct Ventures | Co-Founder of Italians in VC | ex-Redstone

📍 Italy🔄 Updated September 2026💼 8 investments📅 5 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2026
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Board Observer
Mar 2026
A-Cube is a company founded in 2018 that develops IT solutions to simplify the processes of digitalisation and sending documents between businesses and the Public Administration. Founded with the aim of making the management of digital documents smoother and more secure, A-Cube has grown over the years thanks to a scalable, flexible infrastructure that can be integrated with any management software globally. Its mission is therefore to make the sending, receipt and management of digital documents such as invoices or electronic receipts a simple, secure and compliant process in line with international regulations. The modular technology developed allows rapid adaptation to e-invoicing regulations in every country, offering both individual solutions and a complete platform for simple and secure document management. Moreover, as an accredited access point to the Peppol network, which is increasingly used worldwide as the standard for sending digital documents, A-Cube already operates internationally in over 30 countries, facilitating the digitalisation of document and payment processes in Europe and worldwide. We have also obtained the certifications ISO 27001, 9001 and 22301. We have raised €4M to scale globally on the back of VIDA and the broader real-time tax reporting wave, backed by the venture capital fund P101 with Sella Ventures and FNDX. Our numbers: 70M+ invoices handled since 2019 +120K companies reached by our platform 450+ direct clients between software houses and companies
Investor
Sep 2024
Desia is the system of intelligence providing advanced AI applications for productivity, automation and analytics for financial services. Get in touch at info@desia.ai
Board Observer
Apr 2024
Young Platform is a FinTech startup based in Turin that aims to become a smart digital bank natively focused on new digital services. Our mission is to make the world of digital assets accessible to all. We want to help make the cryptocurrency industry fairer and more meaningful for everyone. That’s why our exchanges allow you to start buying and selling cryptocurrencies at your own pace and habits. In fact, through its products, Young Platform offers all the tools to freely manage digital assets: from an app to learn everything about crypto, to an intuitive platform to buy the first cryptocurrency, up to indicators and APIs for traders and professionals. Our context is young and dynamic and is based on the sharing of information and continuous feedback, as fundamental tools for constant improvement and growth. We are curious people with very ambitious goals, which we achieve thanks to constant training. We make sure to teach the team what we know and learn what we don’t know. We firmly believe in transparency and dialogue and we encourage free initiative and a critical sense to make the best decisions and reach goals in record time.
Investor
Apr 2024
Nora is the first AI knowledge assistant that delivers precise and personalized joint and muscle pain guidance right when you need it.
Board Observer
Jan 2024
Hercle is a leading institutional-grade infrastructure platform bridging fiat, stablecoins, and digital assets to enable cross-asset, cross-border transactions at scale and in real time. Serving more than 200 clients, including banks, brokers, payment service providers, corporate treasuries, and fintechs, Hercle provides global institutions with next-generation solutions for cross-border payments, trading, and treasury management. Founded in 2019, Hercle is structured to support a global strategy, with a dual regulatory base in EU and Switzerland.
Board Observer
Dec 2023
Our mission is to redefine the way companies manage their finances, by delivering a seamless, intuitive and collaborative, end-to-end financial management experience. Our goal is to help companies run their finances at the click of a button. We are looking for result oriented people, proactive and empathetic communicators, servant leaders valuing team success and well-being; with a clear vision for the team goals and roadmap, able to empower without micromanaging, with the key technical skills to help advising the team, yet with the confidence to take action and own decisions when the situation calls for it. We are looking for people, eager to drive excellence on the cutting edge of financial services, technologies and regulations. Funded by fintech experts in the Italian and European landscape and backed by the most innovative Italian financial institutions, we are on the lead to grow a champion in the industry. We want to build a truly agile company where everyone is empowered on their duties and responsibilities. You have the opportunity to join this project as one of the first hires. If starting from scratch stimulates you, and you want to think without boundaries, if you are looking for an adventure on a fintech startup, join us in this journey.
Investor & Data Intelligence
Sep 2021
Redstone is a European venture capital firm following selected investment strategies. Our focused approach with specialized investment teams for each strategy has enabled us to develop strong sector expertise and networks. This combination supercharges our portfolio companies. We’ve spent a decade building the world’s leading proprietary startup analytics and data platform, SOFIA, allowing us to make evidence-based and data-driven investment decisions.
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2026
Board Observer
Mar 2026
A-Cube is a company founded in 2018 that develops IT solutions to simplify the processes of digitalisation and sending documents between businesses and the Public Administration. Founded with the aim of making the management of digital documents smoother and more secure, A-Cube has grown over the years thanks to a scalable, flexible infrastructure that can be integrated with any management software globally. Its mission is therefore to make the sending, receipt and management of digital documents such as invoices or electronic receipts a simple, secure and compliant process in line with international regulations. The modular technology developed allows rapid adaptation to e-invoicing regulations in every country, offering both individual solutions and a complete platform for simple and secure document management. Moreover, as an accredited access point to the Peppol network, which is increasingly used worldwide as the standard for sending digital documents, A-Cube already operates internationally in over 30 countries, facilitating the digitalisation of document and payment processes in Europe and worldwide. We have also obtained the certifications ISO 27001, 9001 and 22301. We have raised €4M to scale globally on the back of VIDA and the broader real-time tax reporting wave, backed by the venture capital fund P101 with Sella Ventures and FNDX. Our numbers: 70M+ invoices handled since 2019 +120K companies reached by our platform 450+ direct clients between software houses and companies
2025
Board Observer
Jan 2025
BrandOn Group has been providing companies with technology and services enabling them to sell on online marketplaces since 2012. We bring our clients and their products where the most qualified traffic is located, maximizing their visibility across target segments and purchase conversion. Our mission is to enable the matching of supply with demand on Europe’s main online marketplaces, by means of unique technologies and skills, and by supporting brands so that they can be where consumers are. BrandOn Group is the business accelerator for brands that want to grow (with) online.
2024
Investor
Sep 2024
Desia is the system of intelligence providing advanced AI applications for productivity, automation and analytics for financial services. Get in touch at info@desia.ai
Board Observer
Apr 2024
Young Platform is a FinTech startup based in Turin that aims to become a smart digital bank natively focused on new digital services. Our mission is to make the world of digital assets accessible to all. We want to help make the cryptocurrency industry fairer and more meaningful for everyone. That’s why our exchanges allow you to start buying and selling cryptocurrencies at your own pace and habits. In fact, through its products, Young Platform offers all the tools to freely manage digital assets: from an app to learn everything about crypto, to an intuitive platform to buy the first cryptocurrency, up to indicators and APIs for traders and professionals. Our context is young and dynamic and is based on the sharing of information and continuous feedback, as fundamental tools for constant improvement and growth. We are curious people with very ambitious goals, which we achieve thanks to constant training. We make sure to teach the team what we know and learn what we don’t know. We firmly believe in transparency and dialogue and we encourage free initiative and a critical sense to make the best decisions and reach goals in record time.
Investor
Apr 2024
Nora is the first AI knowledge assistant that delivers precise and personalized joint and muscle pain guidance right when you need it.
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