NEVA SGR: INTESA SANPAOLO LINKS INNOVATION TO GROWTH THROUGH VENTURE CAPITAL
- Investors, entrepreneurs, managers, institutions and representatives of the innovation ecosystem from all over the world gathered at the Officine Grandi Riparazioni in Turin.
- Neva SGR: in six years, €600 million of capital has been raised, managed through six venture capital funds; €273 million has been invested in over 50 highly innovative companies in Italy and abroad and in Italian funds dedicated to the development of innovation; €55 million has been received from exits; the portfolio includes companies that have been ahead of their time in strategic sectors.
- Luca Remmert: “In a challenging global environment, we have achieved significant growth, confirming that innovation can be both an essential tool for strengthening the competitiveness of the Italian and European economies and a major investment opportunity, linking private capital with the new economy.”
Turin, 30 September 2026 – Neva SGR, the venture capital company of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, wholly owned by Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, held its Annual Meeting today in Turin, entitled Connecting Innovation to Growth.
Neva SGR brought together investors, entrepreneurs, managers, institutions and representatives of the innovation ecosystem from all over the world at the Officine Grandi Riparazioni to present the results of six years of activity and discuss innovative solutions to the major global challenges that venture capital can support, from climate change to energy efficiency, from the new frontiers of life sciences to digital transformation, from the opportunities of the space economy to the most advanced production technologies.
Following the institutional greetings from the Chairman of Intesa Sanpaolo, Gian Maria Gros-Pietro, and the Chairman of Neva SGR, Luca Remmert, the CEO and General Manager of Neva SGR, Mario Costantini, presented the performance of the funds, the investment activities and the company’s growth prospects.
From August 2020 to date, despite the difficulties caused by the pandemic in the first two years and the changing geopolitical landscape, Neva SGR has raised a total of €600 million in capital, managed through its six venture capital funds: Neva First, Neva First Italia, Fondo SEI Sviluppo Ecosistemi di Innovazione, Neva II, Neva II Italia and Fondo Neva II Parallelo Lombardia.
Through its funds, Neva SGR has so far invested €273 million in over 50 highly innovative companies in Italy and abroad and in Italian funds dedicated to the development of innovation, receiving around €55 million from exits (sales of company shares following their appreciation). The remainder of the capital raised enables Neva SGR to participate in new investments, both in the most promising companies in which it has already invested and in new companies selected globally.
For some time now, Neva SGR's fund portfolios have included companies that were ahead of their time and are now regarded by the market as new benchmarks in the transformation of entire strategic sectors. In the second part of the event, investors and industry partners were able to hear first-hand accounts from the founders and CEOs of some of these companies, who are among the most innovative entrepreneurs globally.
Following Chairman Remmert’s closing remarks, the event provided an opportunity for innovative companies to meet with the industrial world, fostering the creation of new partnerships.
“In six years, in a challenging global environment, we have undergone a significant period of growth, confirming that innovation can be both an essential tool for strengthening the competitiveness of the Italian and European economic systems and a major investment opportunity, linking private capital with the new economy,” says Luca Remmert, Chairman of Neva SGR. “If we want our country to continue to play a leading role in the future, we must contribute to the creation and development of new industrial and technological supply chains by identifying and supporting entrepreneurs and companies that have the vision, talent and capacity to become the champions of tomorrow. Our venture capital funds are among the most effective and transparent tools for enabling investors to access and contribute to innovation through an appropriate level of risk diversification.”
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Innovative companies in which Neva SGR holds stakes, present at the 2026 Annual Meeting
A biotech company engaged in the development of next-generation cell therapies for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its technologies aim to restore the balance of the immune system through innovative approaches based on regulatory T cells. It represents one of the most advanced frontiers of personalised medicine.
An Italian biotechnology company specialising in the development of gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases. Its solutions aim to preserve or restore the sight of patients with rare forms of blindness that currently have no effective treatments. It is one of the most promising companies in the field of advanced therapies.
A biotech company focused on developing innovative therapies for rare genetic diseases with high unmet medical needs. The company is working on advanced therapeutic approaches to offer new prospects to patients who currently have limited or no options. Its work lies at the intersection of scientific research and precision medicine.
An international leader in space logistics and satellite services. The company develops solutions for the transport, deployment and management of satellites in orbit, contributing to the sustainable growth of the Space Economy. It is one of the most globally recognised Italian technology companies in the aerospace sector.
A company specialising in communication infrastructure for the Space Economy. It operates a global network of ground stations that enables satellite operators to communicate with their assets flexibly and efficiently. Its technologies support the expansion of commercial space services internationally.
An Italian company that has developed an innovative technology for long-duration energy storage based on the use of CO₂. Its solutions make it possible to store renewable energy and make it available when needed, promoting the decarbonisation of energy systems. It is one of the most interesting European companies in the field of energy transition.
A digital platform dedicated to the sustainable transformation of agriculture. Through data collection tools and decision support, it helps farmers and agri-food supply chains to improve productivity, efficiency and environmental sustainability. Today, it is one of Europe’s leading Agritech companies.
Leading digital platform for managing hybrid working and corporate spaces. The company helps businesses to organise office attendance efficiently, promoting productivity, collaboration and employee well-being. It is one of the most innovative European companies in the workplace management sector.
Neva SGR
Neva SGR, part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group and wholly owned by Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, designs and manages investment funds for professional investors seeking diversification and high-return opportunities through Venture Capital investments. Neva SGR benefits from the strength, financial resources, expertise, and extensive network of Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center and the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, providing a unique source of value in the market. This privileged position enables Neva SGR to track emerging trends and markets while operating with the strength and responsibility of Italy’s leading banking group.
Neva SGR combines the strength, reputation, and stability of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group with the best practices of international venture capital firms. Its mission is to contribute to the growth of the Italian economy through investments in innovative technologies and to act as a market maker for the Venture Capital asset class in Italy.
Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center
Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center is the Intesa Sanpaolo Group company dedicated to the innovation frontier. It explores scenarios and future trends, develops multidisciplinary applied research projects, supports start-ups, accelerates the business transformation of companies according to open innovation and circular economy criteria, encourages the development of innovative ecosystems and spreads a culture of innovation, with the goal of making Intesa Sanpaolo the driving force behind a more aware, inclusive and sustainable economy. Headquartered on the 31st floor of the Intesa Sanpaolo skyscraper, with a national and international network of hubs and laboratories, the Innovation Center is an enabler of relations with other stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem – such as companies, start-ups, incubators, research centres, universities, national and international institutions – and a promoter of new forms of entrepreneurship in access to risk capital, with the support of venture capital funds, including through its subsidiary Neva Sgr.
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