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Overview

Who we areAt NextSTEP we are focussed on Enviromental Sustainability. We partner with the most ambitious teams, building world-changing businesses from the ground up. Every business is different, so we offer funding and we work together right from the start, so we can provide hands-on support with strategy and execution, helping teams reach their potential faster. You bring Team and Idea, we give you Investment, Network and Expertise.
Value addWe invest up to $ 200.000 in your startup, but we do something more. We provide a comprehensive range of help, including mentorship, coaching, networking, and access to other funding opportunities. Our program is structured to help you refine your idea, validate your market, and prepare for launch. With our support, you can develop a sustainable business model and create a go-to-market strategy that will help you achieve your goals. We also help on product development, improve your business strategy, find strategic suppliers and partners, and understand the right strategy to scale quickly.
Firm typeVC
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Venice, Italy

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Thesis

Funding requirementsWe invest in Enviromental Sustainability and Cleantech startups, in the Idea, Prototype or Early Revenue stage. We invest up to $ 200.000.
Funding stages1. Idea or Patent2. Prototype3. Early Revenue
LeadAlways
Check size$50k to $200k
Target countries Italy UK

Team

Claudio Colombo
GP/MD		I invest in Enviromental Sustainability and Cleantech startups, in the Idea, Prototype or Early Revenue stage.

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We invest in Enviromental Sustainability and Cleantech startups, in the Idea, Prototype or Early Revenue stage. We invest up to $ 200.000.

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