Takeoff Accelerator
Turin, Piedmonttakeoffaccelerator.com
Overview
Takeoff is the first Italian accelerator dedicated to the aerospace and advanced hardware sectors. It is an initiative of CDP Venture Capital Sgr, powered by Plug and Play, with Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Torino and UniCredit as Promoters and Co-Investors. The program selects up to 10 pre-seed and seed stage startups annually for a 5-month acceleration program, providing investment, mentorship, and office space at OGR Tech in Turin. Investment focus areas include satellites, launchers, space infrastructure, aeronautics, advanced air mobility, and robotics.
Portfolio Companies
16
Website
takeoffaccelerator.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Involve | Sep 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Space Frontier | Feb 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| DRB | Oct 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| ARCA Dynamics | Oct 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Space Frontier | Aug 2023 | Pre Seed | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.