Panakès Partners | Panakès Fund – Fondo Parallelo Lombardia
◆ Fund Size
$175M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Italy
◆ Portfolio
27 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Panakes is a venture capital firm focused on providing better lives to people globally by investing in promising teams that build next-generation game-changing technology companies in the Life Sciences field. They back ambitious early stage start-ups and SMEs mainly across Europe, providing both financial and business support. Panakes emphasizes strong entrepreneurial and financial expertise, supported by a wide network of clinicians and industry experts, collaborating with industrial partners to accelerate development. They invest in people, valuing strong and dedicated teams, and work actively alongside entrepreneurs to develop successful businesses addressing real medical needs, saving lives, and improving quality of life for patients and care-givers, seeking overall positive impact that creates intrinsic value for investors and society.
◆ About Panakès Partners
A dedicated parallel investment vehicle launched by Panakès Partners to co-invest alongside its main funds in life sciences, MedTech, and BioTech companies in Lombardy, with capital from Lombardia Venture STEP.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alessio Beverina | Co-Founder & General Partner | Founder/Managing Partner | |
| Alessio Piuma | — | Principal | |
| Andrea Ballerini | — | Investment Manager | |
| Annalisa Coraducci | — | Senior Analyst | |
| ANTONELLO BISCINI | — | Advisor | |
| Barbara Castellano | — | Partner | |
| Diana Saraceni | Co-Founder and Partner | Founder/Managing Partner | |
| EMANUELE GATTI | — | Advisor | |
| FABRIZIO CHINES | — | Advisor | |
| Fabrizio Landi | Founder and Managing Partner | Founder/Managing Partner | |
| Federica Porcu | — | Financial Controller and ESG Manager | |
| Giacomo Piccinini | — | Investment Manager | |
| Lorenzo Giordano | — | CFO | |
| LUCIO ROVATI | — | Advisor | |
| Marco Sardina | — | Scientific Partner | |
| MASSIMO MERCATI | — | Advisor | |
| MAURIZIO COLOMBO | — | Advisor | |
| Michela Barcella | — | Network and Portfolio Talent Advisor | |
| PAOLA CASTAGNOLI | — | Advisor | |
| Paola Crovato | — | Office and Deal Flow Manager | |
| RAFFAELE VENAFRO | — | Advisor | |
| Rob Woodman | — | Partner | |
| SERGIO ABRIGNANI | — | Advisor | |
| SIMONE RE | — | Advisor | |
| VALENTINA COGLIATI | — | Advisor |
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◆ FAQ
What does Panakès Fund – Fondo Parallelo Lombardia invest in?
Panakès Fund – Fondo Parallelo Lombardia invests in Biotech and Medtech at the seed, series-a and series-b stages.
Which geographies does Panakès Fund – Fondo Parallelo Lombardia focus on?
Panakès Fund – Fondo Parallelo Lombardia focuses on Italy, and is headquartered in Italy.
What is Panakès Fund – Fondo Parallelo Lombardia's typical check size?
Panakès Fund – Fondo Parallelo Lombardia typically writes checks of $3M to $8M.