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Zanichelli Venture is an investment organization based in Italy, dedicated to supporting early-stage technology companies that enhance learning and human potential. Founded in 2019, it operates as a corporate venture capital arm of Zanichelli Editore, Italy's leading textbook publisher. The organization aims to develop tools that facilitate learning across various contexts, integrating educational experiences into daily activities.
Zanichelli Venture invests in sectors such as Tech-augmented Learning, Personal Evolution, Change Enablers, Return on Learning, and Copilots and Ubiquitous Intelligence. The organization primarily targets early-stage startups within their first 12 to 24 months of operation, focusing on innovations that improve educational accessibility and effectiveness.
Notable portfolio companies include: - **Pathfinder**: An AI homeschool agent for curriculum discovery and lesson planning. - **Excellence AI**: Mastery-focused math and science courses utilizing an adaptive AI tutor. - **ubiMaster**: Connects students with certified tutors for academic assistance. - **NovoDia**: Custom educational programs using AI and expert curriculum design. - **RunYourself**: A platform for managers to become effective coaches. - **Tomorrow University**: A remote institution teaching sustainability and technology skills. - **Data Masters**: An AI Academy offering training in AI and Data Science. - **Amplify**: Provides next-gen curriculum and assessment tools for K–12 education.
To approach Zanichelli Venture, founders should visit their website at zanichelliventure.it to submit their pitch. They are particularly interested in startups within their first 12 to 24 months of operation that focus on innovative educational tools.
Zanichelli Venture has been actively building its portfolio, which currently includes 18 companies. Their latest investment was in Pathfinder AI, an educational software company, in June 2025. Notable exits include Amplify and Kide Science.
Zanichelli Venture invests in Pre Seed, Seed, and Series A stages.
Founders can pitch Zanichelli Venture through their website at zanichelliventure.it.
Zanichelli Venture focuses on sectors such as edtech and healthcare.
The check size ranges from $50K to $1M.
Zanichelli Venture primarily invests in Europe and North America.
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