Maia Ventures, an early-stage agrifoodtech fund based in Italy, has launched its first fund at €55 million. The fund aims to back 20 to 25 companies with initial ticket sizes ranging from €0.5 to 1.5 million, in order to build a healthier, more efficient, and resilient food system. Maia Ventures collaborates with startups from leading accelerators, universities, and the broader agrifoodtech ecosystem, working to bridge Italy’s food industry with promising entrepreneurs.

The team at Maia Ventures consists of former founders, investors, industry operators, and scientists, supported by a technical advisory group with representatives from top agrifood universities and corporates. The fund's Limited Partner base includes institutional investors like the European Investment Fund (EIF) and private investors from leading Italian food corporates and family offices. Despite recent downturns in agrifoodtech funding, Maia Ventures sees an opportunity to address pressing industry challenges and structural global shifts by investing in solutions that accelerate industry evolution and make a tangible impact.