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UniCredit Start Lab

UniCredit Start Lab

Milan, Lombardyunicreditstartlab.eu

Overview

UniCredit Start Lab is a business platform and acceleration program by UniCredit dedicated to supporting Italian startups and innovative SMEs. The initiative provides mentorship, advanced management training, networking opportunities with corporate partners and investors, ad hoc banking services, and cash grants. It focuses on five main sectors: Innovative Made in Italy, Digital, Clean Tech, Life Science, and Impact Innovation. While not a traditional fund, the program facilitates growth and may engage in co-investments.

Portfolio Companies

13

Investments

UniCredit Start Lab investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Pica Group S.p.A.Aug 2025GrantCo-investor
EmpethyJul 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
WeagleNov 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
ArmutSep 2022VC RoundCo-investor
Nano-Tech SpAJun 2022AcceleratorCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMilan, Lombardy
Year FoundedN/A

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