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Direttissima

Growth Partners
European growth equity
for sustainable solutions

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Your most direct path to growth

At Direttissima, we believe that every business has its own summit to reach. Our mission is to support entrepreneurs as they take the most direct and effective route to the top. As growth partners, we help them gain strategic clarity, build high-performance teams and realize the full potential of their business.

Principles

Technological solutions shall create substantial impact

We work towards a sustainable world and back companies with a mission for positive change.

Success happens collectively

We create an entrepreneurial eco-system for our portfolio companies, our investors and other partners.

Company building needs long-term thinking

We focus on sound economics and support patient and proper business building.

People make the difference

Individuals and teams are key in successfully scaling companies. We actively help to develop great teams.

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How we invest

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Growth stage

We provide funding to companies with proven business models, substantial product revenues and sound economics

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Substantial tickets

Our initial ticket size is €5-10M. We can invest a total of up to €15M per company. We like to lead, but are happy to co-invest

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European

We invest across Europe and are keen to support international expansion beyond

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Dedicated

We are co-creators and long-term partners. We focus on fewer investments, and go deep on those

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From entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs

Our fund is backed by accomplished entrepreneurs, founders, business people. We leverage our eco-system of experienced entrepreneurs to the benefit of the emerging entrepreneurs we back.

Our support on the direct path

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Focus

Finding the most direct route can be challenging, due to the uncharted nature of the terrain. Deviations can be costly. As companies scale, they navigate new markets, new partners and new customer types. Focussing on the summit and fine-tuning the route is crucial. We help management teams to maintain strategic clarity at all times, cutting the direct path.

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The tool set

Taking the steep route to the top is technically demanding. It requires advanced business building skills and superior execution, going well beyond what was necessary in the early company stages. We help growth companies integrate skills in product management, go-to-market, financial planning and operational efficiency, accelerating the ascent.

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Respecting nature

As on any route to the summit, respecting and protecting the natural environment is essential. We cannot scale against nature. Companies taking this route should strive to maximize their positive impact. By integrating sustainable practices, they ensure long-term success while preserving the environment for future generations.

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Companies

Our team

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Investment Associate

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Philipp Bolliger

Partner

What sets Direttissima apart is our commitment to the direct path. We cut through complexity with clear, actionable strategies and hands-on support. We understand that taking the direct path is challenging and requires advanced skills and experience. Our team of seasoned professionals combines industry expertise with a passion for growth.

News

21.08.2024 – Startupticker

Direttissima Debut Fund Sets Up to Address The Gap in European Growth Funding

21.08.2024 – PR Newswire

Direttissima Erst-Fonds soll Lücke in der europäischen Wachstumsfinanzierung schließen

01.02.2024 – Techcrunch

Smart-bus startup Zeelo acquires Kura, a smaller player

28.11.2023 – Venturebeat

Hololight raises $12M for XR streaming software

22.08.2023 – Techcrunch

‘Smart bus’ startup Zeelo, aimed at employers and schools, secures $14M to scale in the US

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