Ulixes Capital Partners

www.ulixescapital.com

UCP focuses on Italian founders (in Italy or abroad) at the pre-seed/seed stage with validated technology that is on the market or about to enter. The firm invests €150k-300k with no follow-on commitments currently, taking either lead or follower roles as needed.

Check Size

$150K - $300K

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Focus Areas

Enterprise Saas, Healthtech, Edtech

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Investment Thesis

Ulixes Capital Partners backs bold founders who break from traditional VC norms by building faster, aiming higher, and thinking globally from day zero. They reject the ‘safe’ ecosystem approach of slow money and modest goals, instead supporting founders who “know where they’re going and move fast to get there.” The firm positions itself as a partner for ambitious entrepreneurs rather than traditional gatekeepers, providing hands-on support through early-stage company building.

What Sets Them Apart

Explicit focus on Italian founders specifically, providing localized expertise for an underrepresented founder community
Strong emphasis on founder boldness and vision as primary investment criteria over traditional metrics
Hands-on early-stage support including preparation for future raises, financial planning, and stress-testing early thinking
Flexible positioning (lead or follower) to meet founders' needs rather than rigid investment framework
Active in deeptech, digital B2B, wellness, edtech, digital health, and agri/foodtech sectors with demonstrated portfolio breadth