Ludovico Guzzoni

Founders Associate

phelas GmbH · Full-time

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr

München, Bavaria, Germany · On-site

Support the founding team across finance, fundraising, investor relations, sales, and operations, operating across both of Phelas’ business units: Catalyst (B2B SaaS for battery storage asset management targeting renewable energy developers and IPPs) and Bi-TES (a patented bi-thermal energy storage hardware system for industrial decarbonisation). • Own financial modelling, cap table management, and multi-scenario forecasting; built the financial infrastructure underpinning key fundraising and strategic decisions. • Contributed to growing Catalyst to nearly e600k ARR within one year of launch, while supporting investor pipeline management and active fundraising rounds. • Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective investors: preparing materials, coordinating due diligence, and maintaining relationships throughout the fundraising lifecycle.

VC Analyst

BE-COME Srl · Internship

Sep 2024 – Apr 2025 · 7 mths

Milano, Milan, Italy · On-site

Delivered end-to-end fundraising support for MedTech & Life Science startups: investor identification and map- ping, pipeline management, cap table structuring, and fundraising strategy design in collaboration with board members. • Participated in investor meetings, supported pitch material preparation, and assisted in due diligence processes, contributing to accelerated deal timelines. • Assessed investment opportunities across the portfolio through financial analysis and market research, informing allocation decisions and strategic positioning

Financial Analyst

Supernova Hub Srl · Internship

Feb 2024 – Jul 2024 · 5 mths

Milano, Milan, Italy · On-site

Supported portfolio companies within a venture builder model: conducted company valuations, financial analysis, and fundraising support, while collaborating on business development initiatives to identify growth opportunities and accelerate commercial traction

ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management

Msc in Finance, Finance

Sep 2022 – Sep 2024

University of Milan

Bsc in Economics and Management, Economics and Management

Sep 2019 – Sep 2022