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Maia Ventures

Q: When was Maia Ventures last fund created?

Maia Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-29.

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Investor type

Founded

2023

AUM

$64 M

Location

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe North America Middle East

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Maia Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2024 by Andrea Galassi and David I. Bassani. The firm focuses on investing in the agrifood sector, aiming to build a healthier, more efficient, and resilient food system. With a team of two professionals, Maia Ventures distinguishes itself by partnering with passionate entrepreneurs who are driven to make a tangible impact in the industry.

Maia Ventures invests primarily in early-stage rounds, from pre-seed to Series A, with a focus on seed investments. The firm targets sectors such as foodtech, biotechnology, and AI, with initial equity tickets ranging from €0.5-1.5 million. Their portfolio includes companies like Foreverland, Exolab Italia, and Biorsaf. Maia Ventures manages a fund size of €55 million, aiming to support around 25 portfolio companies.

Notable investments by Maia Ventures include Foreverland - a sustainable chocolate alternative, Exolab Italia - a biotech company extracting plant-derived exosomes, and Biorsaf - a SaaS solution for food safety compliance. Other investments include Lembas, Cappellini Veg Lab, and GenoGra, showcasing their commitment to innovative solutions in the agrifood sector.

Industry

SaaS Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage E-commerce/Marketplace Agriculture Software AI CleanTech Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech AgriTech

Maia Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Maia Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$54 M	October 2025
Maia Ventures Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Food and Beverage Foodtech AgriTech		North America Europe	$0-1 m	$59.5 M	March 2026

Contacts

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David Bassani Founding Partner at Maia Ventures

Founding Partner at Maia Ventures

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Andrea Galassi Founding Partner

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FAQs about Maia Ventures

Is Maia Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Maia Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Maia Ventures located?

Maia Ventures is located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

When was Maia Ventures founded?

Maia Ventures was founded in 2023.

What sectors and industries does Maia Ventures invest in?

Maia Ventures invests in companies and startups in SaaS, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, E-commerce/Marketplace, Agriculture, Software, AI, CleanTech, Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, AgriTech.

What is Maia Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Maia Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Middle East.

At what stages of companies and startups does Maia Ventures typically invest in?

Maia Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Maia Ventures investment?

Maia Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Maia Ventures?

Maia Ventures has around $64m assets under management.

When was Maia Ventures last fund created?

Maia Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-29

Is Maia Ventures impact investor?

Yes, Maia Ventures is impact investor.

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