UniCredit Start Lab
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
14
Website
unicreditstartlab.euInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| React4Life | Jul 2018 | Angel | Co-investor |
| Wib Machines | Nov 2015 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Armut | Sep 2022 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Pica Group S.p.A. | Aug 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Flazio | Aug 2015 | Accelerator | Lead |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is UniCredit Start Lab based?
UniCredit Start Lab is headquartered in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
When was UniCredit Start Lab founded?
Founding year information for UniCredit Start Lab is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does UniCredit Start Lab have?
UniCredit Start Lab has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in UniCredit Start Lab's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include React4Life, Wib Machines, Armut, Pica Group S.p.A., Flazio.
What was UniCredit Start Lab's most recent investment shown here?
UniCredit Start Lab's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Pica Group S.p.A. in 2025.
What sectors does UniCredit Start Lab focus on?
UniCredit Start Lab focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does UniCredit Start Lab focus on?
UniCredit Start Lab typically invests at the Early stage.