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November 22, 2023

Inside Generali’s move into tech investing

Italian insurer Generali has invested in Speedinvest, Dawn Capital and Mundi Ventures, and has its eye on more direct investing in future

Amy O'Brien

3 min read

Italy’s largest insurer, Assicurazioni Generali, has made its first move into tech investing with the launch of a new venture arm — Generali Ventures. 

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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