The Techshop
Overview
An early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2021 and based in Milan, Italy. The firm invests in pre-seed and seed stage B2B software, SaaS, and digital platform companies, with a focus on areas like AI, analytics, IoT, and cloud technologies. It has a particular focus on investing in Italy, especially the South, and supporting Italian founders abroad. Its first fund, Techshop I, closed at €53 million.
Portfolio Companies
21
Website
techshop.capitalInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octostar | Apr 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Axyon AI | Jan 2024 | VC Round | Lead |
| Klaaryo | Nov 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| Hlpy | Sep 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Smartness | May 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Gianluca D'Agostino
Founder & Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Techshop based?
The Techshop is headquartered in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
When was The Techshop founded?
Founding year information for The Techshop is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The Techshop have?
The Techshop has 21 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Techshop's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Octostar, Axyon AI, Klaaryo, Hlpy, Smartness.
What was The Techshop's most recent investment shown here?
The Techshop's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Smartness in 2026.
What sectors does The Techshop focus on?
The Techshop focuses on FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does The Techshop focus on?
The Techshop typically invests at the Early stage.
What is The Techshop's AUM?
The Techshop's assets under management are estimated at over $23.0M.