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.
How we invest
- Growth stage: We provide funding to companies with proven business models, substantial product revenues and sound economics
- 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
- European: We invest across Europe and are keen to support international expansion beyond
- Dedicated: We are co-creators and long-term partners. We focus on fewer investments, and go deep on those
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
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.
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.
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.