Giorgio Ponticelli

Scale-up Operator | Growth & International | 2x exits | Advisor & Board Member

📍 Italy🔄 Updated September 2026💼 6 investments📅 13 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2022
VC🌍 Italy
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13y
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Board Member - Satispay International S.a.r.l
May 2022
Satispay powers payments for the people - help you send, receive and save money, whichever side of the exchange you stand. Launched in 2015 as a European payment network, becoming an Italian unicorn in 2022 was a significant milestone for us. But what truly matters is our dedication to simplifying payments for individuals and businesses alike, making life easier for everyone. As part of our commitment, were proud to offer innovative services like our meal vouchers, which streamline benefits for employers and promote local businesses. Within our community of 4 million consumers and 300,000 merchants, were more than just numbers; were a diverse team of over 600+ talented professionals from various backgrounds, shaping the future of payments in Europe. Interested in joining us? Explore our open positions: wed love to connect with you!
Investor
Jan 2021
Fortis is a game-changing health and fitness platform with a bold vision to revolutionise the Personal Training industry. Our all-in-one business growth solution brings everything a Personal Trainer needs to build successful and scalable online and face-to-face businesses, all into one place.
Investor
May 2017
Studocu is an online space where students from around the world connect, share study resources, and help each other succeed. We’ve grown a lot since we started, and now millions of students use Studocu to swap knowledge and level up their learning. Pretty cool, right? Our office is in the heart of Amsterdam, surrounded by beautiful canals, cozy cafés, and lots of energy. We love gathering for lunch every day (it’s always a highlight!) and winding down in our garden when we can. But what really gets us going is knowing that everything we do helps make education more accessible for students everywhere. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and love collaborating with great people, we’d love to meet you! Check out our open roles at jobs.studocu.com.
late stageE-learning
Board Member, local entities
Oct 2014
At Treatwell, we’re on a mission to digitally revolutionise the hair and beauty community. We’re the industry’s smartest salon management software, all connected to Europe’s No.1 booking platform. We work with over 55,000 salon partners across 13 countries, processing up to 1 million bookings every month. We empower hair, beauty and barber pros to do bookings and business well - connecting salon professionals with treatment-loving clients seamlessly. We’re a team of passionate and brilliantly talented people. Together, were working to bring the hair and beauty industry online; giving everyone the freedom to book the perfect salon experience - at any time or place. But getting there means constantly evolving our team, and you might be the perfect addition. Our company values (Ambition, Speed, Collaboration & Impact) are the foundation and driving force of everything that we do. Staying true to these values empowers us to build a successful business that has a positive impact on our employees, our partners and our industry. Want to know more about Treatwell? Take a look at our careers page.
Investor
2014
Were transforming the car repair experience for drivers by bringing trust, transparency and convenience to the auto repair industry. Our marketplace for mechanics is an award winning product (Amazon growing company awards amongst others) and is venture backed by some of Europes leading Angels and VCs including Forward Partners and the former CEO of JustEat.
Investor
Oct 2013
In construction projects, visibility is everything. You need a clear and complete view of your onsite progress against your plan. LetsBuild brings your plan to life and gives you the whole picture. Built for construction executives, onsite managers and foremen on repetitive and volume-oriented projects, our construction management software delivers real-time visibility and access to all the critical information you need. In the cloud and on your site, it enables you to plan your project, manage workflow, assure quality, and share and document everything. LetsBuild brings you total visibility, complete control, and unique onsite insight. And you’ll soon see the benefits, from increased productivity and improved teamwork, to reduced delays, better decision-making and greater profitability. Because when you see everything, you build better. Read more about LetsBuild here: https://www.letsbuild.com/
Experience · 8 entries
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2024
Venture Partner
Apr 2024
Early-stage venture capital investor backing B2B software startups from Italy and Europe.
2022
Board Member - Satispay International S.a.r.l
May 2022
Satispay powers payments for the people - help you send, receive and save money, whichever side of the exchange you stand. Launched in 2015 as a European payment network, becoming an Italian unicorn in 2022 was a significant milestone for us. But what truly matters is our dedication to simplifying payments for individuals and businesses alike, making life easier for everyone. As part of our commitment, were proud to offer innovative services like our meal vouchers, which streamline benefits for employers and promote local businesses. Within our community of 4 million consumers and 300,000 merchants, were more than just numbers; were a diverse team of over 600+ talented professionals from various backgrounds, shaping the future of payments in Europe. Interested in joining us? Explore our open positions: wed love to connect with you!
2021
Investor
Jan 2021
Fortis is a game-changing health and fitness platform with a bold vision to revolutionise the Personal Training industry. Our all-in-one business growth solution brings everything a Personal Trainer needs to build successful and scalable online and face-to-face businesses, all into one place.
2017
Investor
May 2017
Studocu is an online space where students from around the world connect, share study resources, and help each other succeed. We’ve grown a lot since we started, and now millions of students use Studocu to swap knowledge and level up their learning. Pretty cool, right? Our office is in the heart of Amsterdam, surrounded by beautiful canals, cozy cafés, and lots of energy. We love gathering for lunch every day (it’s always a highlight!) and winding down in our garden when we can. But what really gets us going is knowing that everything we do helps make education more accessible for students everywhere. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and love collaborating with great people, we’d love to meet you! Check out our open roles at jobs.studocu.com.
late stageE-learning
2014
Board Member, local entities
Oct 2014
At Treatwell, we’re on a mission to digitally revolutionise the hair and beauty community. We’re the industry’s smartest salon management software, all connected to Europe’s No.1 booking platform. We work with over 55,000 salon partners across 13 countries, processing up to 1 million bookings every month. We empower hair, beauty and barber pros to do bookings and business well - connecting salon professionals with treatment-loving clients seamlessly. We’re a team of passionate and brilliantly talented people. Together, were working to bring the hair and beauty industry online; giving everyone the freedom to book the perfect salon experience - at any time or place. But getting there means constantly evolving our team, and you might be the perfect addition. Our company values (Ambition, Speed, Collaboration & Impact) are the foundation and driving force of everything that we do. Staying true to these values empowers us to build a successful business that has a positive impact on our employees, our partners and our industry. Want to know more about Treatwell? Take a look at our careers page.
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