Zanichelli Venture

Zanichelli Venture is the investment arm of Zanichelli Editore, an Italian textbook publisher. It backs early-stage education technology startups, with a broad view of the field that runs from pre-school to later life. It co-invests globally, following local lead investors, from pre-seed to Series A across Europe and North America.

What Zanichelli Venture offers

• Early-stage funding — co-investment alongside established local lead investors.
• Publisher expertise — the history, network and resources of a long-established education company, offered where useful.
• Founder support — discreet backing from the beginning, stepping back when it adds no value.

Who it works with

Founders building tools that improve learning, or that help people reach goals while learning as they go. Themes include tech-augmented learning, personal development, tools for education providers and the payoff from learning. The fund also looks at long-term self-sufficiency and financial return.

Key facts

• Parent: Zanichelli Editore
• Stages: pre-seed to Series A
• Regions: Europe and North America