Neva Sgr, the venture capital arm of Italy’s largest bank Intesa Sanpaolo, has closed its first flagship fund of €250m to back European startups.
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September 15, 2022
Intesa Sanpaolo raises its first VC fund of €250m to back European startups
Italy’s largest bank is now betting on tech companies, as investment into the country’s startups picks up
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Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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