Roberto Magnifico

🏗️ Fund II is live — and it’s time to reinvent the physical backbone of Europe’s economy. At First Momentum Ventures, we just closed our oversubscribed €35M Fund II to continue backing the founders who are rebuilding industry from the ground up — in areas most VCs still overlook. The industrial stack is overdue for reinvention. From software-defined manufacturing to robotics, industrial AI, and novel materials, we’re seeing an explosion of innovation in sectors that were once off-limits to startups. This isn’t just about incremental efficiency. It’s about reimagining how we make, move, and maintain the physical world. The next generation of category leaders will be born at the intersection of deep tech and industrial process know-how — and we want to be there from day zero. With Fund II, we’ll invest €200k–€1M at pre-seed and provide the technical, operational, and go-to-market support that deeply technical teams need to get from prototype to product. We’ve already partnered with incredible teams transforming: 🔧 Manufacturing 🤖 Robotics & Automation ⚙️ Supply Chain Coordination 🧪 Materials Science 💻 Industrial Software & Simulation Europe has the talent and the infrastructure — now it’s time to unlock it. Let’s build the future of industry. 👉 Link to Sifted article in the comments Super thrilled to do this with an absolute dream team - Sebastian, Lena, Maximilian, Christian & Ana. Let's roll 🤘 #deeptech #newindustrials #manufacturingtech #robotics #automation #venturecapital #foundersfirst #preseed #hardwarestartups #supplychain #softwaredefinedmanufacturing #funding #firstmomentum

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5% of the €225B in innovation funding from FP7, Horizon 2020, and Horizon Europe went to startups. Startups backed by this funding (≈ €12B) have €520B in total enterprise value. Another interesting report from Dealroom.co and Dealflow.eu that's worth reading. 👍🏻 https://lnkd.in/eMraDD7s

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This week, 5 women-led teams secured funding to drive innovation in sustainability, health, energy, and venture capital! 🌍✨ Rounds 8th to 15th of March 💡 Diyala D'Aveni - Vento → Backing Italy’s boldest founders with a fresh €75M fund, fueling early-stage startups. 💡 Natalia Villora - Flowww → Enhancing workflow automation for healthcare & beauty businesses, streamlining daily operations. 💡 Kiki Lauwers - Thorizon → Advancing molten salt reactor technology, pushing the future of clean nuclear energy. 💡 Kristýna Machová- Vytal Global → Scaling tech-driven reusable packaging, reducing waste and driving sustainable solutions. 💡Juliana Romero- Cano-ELA → Developing seed-based ingredients to revolutionize food & cosmetics with sustainable alternatives. 🚀 Let’s continue celebrating and supporting women founders shaping the future! Join the Amela Member Community to be part of the movement. 💜 👉 Apply here: https://2ly.link/20qAw

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Family Offices Are The Backbone of Emerging Managers and Early Stage Startups Without them, there really wouldn't be a true pre-seed and seed stage market Family offices have transformed into crucial players in the venture capital (VC) ecosystem, providing vital support to emerging managers and startups. With their ability to deploy patient capital (it takes time!) and take calculated risks, family offices are instrumental in funding innovation and driving superior financial returns. Emerging managers, who consistently outperform their established peers, offer family offices unique opportunities for growth while aligning with their long-term goals and values. https://lnkd.in/eSGsRs5J

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How Do Angel Investors Value Pre-Seed Startups? At the pre-seed stage, startups often have no revenue and minimal traction — which makes traditional valuation methods like EBITDA multiples useless. Instead, angel investors rely on a mix of early-stage valuation methodologies such as: 📊 Berkus Method – assigns value to elements like the team, prototype, market size, and strategic relationships. ⚖️ Scorecard Method – compares the startup against averages from similar deals in the region, adjusting for strengths and weaknesses. 💰 Venture Capital Method – estimates the exit value and works backward, applying expected ROI multiples. 🔮 Risk Factor Summation – starts from a baseline valuation and adjusts up or down based on 12 common risk factors (management, competition, legislation, etc.). The truth is, at this stage, investors look beyond numbers. While valuation methodologies help frame the deal, more than the money, investors also evaluate factors such as: 👥 The founding team – their skills, resilience, and ability to execute 💡 The problem being solved – is it significant, urgent, and scalable? 🚀 The proposed solution – how unique, innovative, and defensible is it? 📈 Market potential – is there room for exponential growth? 🛠️ Early validation signals – customer interviews, letters of intent, prototypes, or pilot interest. Pre-seed investing is often described as “betting on the jockey, not just the horse.” Angels know that the business will pivot, but the right team can adapt, learn, and grow. At this stage, valuations are more art than science, but structured approaches ensure fairness for both founders and investors. At CYBAN, we guide investors and founders through these methods to align expectations and build trust from day one. #AngelInvesting #StartupValuation #PreSeed #CYBAN

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2024 has been a defining year for #equitycrowdfunding in Europe. With more than €248M raised, +318 successful rounds, and cross-border investments booming, the landscape is shifting. But what’s next? . . Based on the latest European Equity Crowdfunding Landscape 2024 report, here are three key takeaways: - The ECSP regulation is driving cross-border investment, making it easier for startups to raise internationally; - #LifeSciences, #Fintech, and #FoodAndAgriculture dominate the market, with record-breaking campaigns; - Institutional #investors are entering the space, bridging the gap between traditional VC and crowdfunding. Are you seeing more institutional participation in #crowdfunding? Where do you think the market is heading?

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