Team

Our team includes professionals from the world of finance, Venture Capital, strategic consulting and international law firms, with skills that ensure an end-to-end approach to fundraising with the highest growth expectations.

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Fabio
Mondini De Focatiis

FOUNDING PARTNER

Fabio is the Founder of Growth Capital. Fabio was a Venture Partner from 2015 to 2022 at Eurazeo Investment, one of Europe's leading investment funds with > 30B€ AUM, where he oversaws VC global investments in Smart Cities. Fabio is also an active Business Angel and Growth Engine's founding member.

Previously, he was Senior Advisor of the European Investment Fund (EIF), SVP at Soitec, where he sold the Solar Division after increasing the yearly revenue from ~2M€ to ~45M€, and he founded RenEn Renewable Energy. He has previously worked at McKinsey, ENEL and Russell Reynolds.

Fabio holds an MBA from INSEAD, an M.S. in civil and environmental engineering from the MIT, and a B.S. from Federico II University.

When he is not spending time with outstanding entrepreneurs, Fabio loves to travel the world with his wife Stefania and their two sons, Francesco and Massimo.

Fabio Mondini de Focatiis

FOUNDING PARTNER

curious, traveller, father

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Nicolas Chaudron

Senior Advisor

Nicolas is Senior Advisor for France at Growth Capital. Before becoming an executive coach in 2023, Nicolas spent 25 years as a venture capitalist, first at Europatweb, an internet conglomerate launched by Bernard Arnault, and then at Idinvest Partners, a mid-market European Private Equity manager, where he was a co-founder and a Managing Partner, and that was acquired by Eurazeo in 2021.
Since 2005, Nicolas focused mainly on climate tech companies, living and investing on 3 continents (e.g. Europe: Glovo, Forsee Power, Sunfire; Asia: Grab, Weride, DST; USA: Sunrun, Volta Charging, First Fuel).

He has been a board member of more than 30 companies and played an active role in supporting the entrepreneurs in the growth of their companies, particularly on the organization (key recruitments, governance), the launch of new products, partnerships with large corporates (where he has a strong network), international expansion, and finance (M&A and fundraising). His team was awarded the 2018 Financial Investor of the Year by the Cleantech Group.

Nicolas is an alumnus of the Ecole Normale Supérieure (France) and of the Peking University (China) and is an ICF (International Coaching Federation) accredited coach. He holds a postgraduate degree in mathematics from Paris VI University, an MBA from the Collège des Ingénieurs, and an MBA from the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), where he was a Palmer Scholar.

Nicolas Chaudron

SENIOR ADVISOR

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Andres
Echecopar

Senior Advisor

Andres is Senior Advisor for Iberia at Growth Capital. He is the founding partner of AEA Capital (since 2015), General Partner of Castiventures (since 2021), and Managing Partner of Bcombinator VC (since 2023). Additionally, he is involved in teaching Alternative Financing for Startups in various MBA programs and holds a seat on the Board of ESADEBAN, the most prominent Business Angel Network in Spain.
Previously, Andres was an Investment Director at Permira, one of the largest global private equity firms (with over €70 billion in AUM), where he participated in various investments in the consumer and financial sectors. Prior to that, he was a Partner at PwC, specializing in private equity within their Transaction Services Division, and he led the Distressed Debt Group in Spain.
Andres holds an Executive MBA from ESADE and a BBA from ESADE as well. Outside of his professional pursuits, Andres enjoys spending his free time immersing himself in the Star Wars Saga and exploring new restaurants. He is married and is a proud father of two children.

Andres Echecopar

SENIOR ADVISOR

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Erwin
Feldhaus

Senior Advisor

As Senior Advisor, Erwin is supporting Growth Capital's efforts in scouting outstanding entrepreneurs and connecting them with visionary investors.

He is involved in relationships building in the firm’s internationalization expansion. He is an entrepreneur, investor, networker and advisor with extensive international cross-sector experience in different phases of the company life cycle. He sees his role as achieving sustainable, positive results through innovation and a high degree of empathy. He believes that lasting success is best achieved by building trust between stakeholders.

Erwin has a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from RWTH Aachen and holds an MBA degree from INSEAD. As a non-executive Director, he is an active member of several technology, services and non-profit organisations.

Erwin Feldhaus

SENIOR ADVISOR

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Lorenzo
Triboli

VICE PRESIDENT & CFO

Graduated in economics at Bocconi University with full marks, Lorenzo has a background in strategy, venture capital and impact investing gained first at Boston Consulting Group, and then at Fondazione Social Venture Giordano Dell'Amore, a vehicle created by Fondazione Cariplo investing in startups and SMEs addressing social and environmental challenges.

Here, he held the role of Investment Manager. As a Member of the Global Shapers Community, a network promoted by the World Economic Forum realizing impactful projects on the territory, he held the role of Curator of the Milan hub in the 2019-2020 mandate. Since he started at Growth Capital in April 2020 he has overseen mandates in fashion, beauty and deep tech. In addition to leading several teams, Lorenzo holds strategic roles such as CFO, HR&Talent Management, and Communication Strategy.

Lorenzo is passionate about sustainability and impact investing. A multiple fantasy-football champion, he loves cinema and snowboarding.

Lorenzo Triboli

VICE PRESIDENT & CFO

snowborder, wizard, dreamer

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Andrea
Casati

VICE-PRESIDENT

Andrea has been at Growth Capital since its foundation, where he helped in building and developing the team and the culture.

Prior to joining Growth Capital, Andrea worked as an analyst at an investment bank in San Francisco, where he executed several capital increases (equity and debt) for US startups and SMEs, and held junior roles in private equity and equity research in Southern California.

Andrea holds a Master degree in Banking & Finance from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Milan and a certificate in Investment Management from UCLA Los Angeles.

In his spare time, Andrea enjoys reading (favorite book: Kafka on the Shore, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Master and Margarita) and collecting ukiyo-e. He is currently studying for the CFA and would love to learn programming (Python).

Andrea Casati

VICE PRESIDENT

skater, whisky lover, cafe racer

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Marco
Meoni

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Marco joined Growth Capital in February 2018. Here, he has been involved in numerous extraordinary finance operations for startups and scaleups in the Digital, eCommerce, and Brick and Mortar sectors, including Barberino’s, FABA, Freedome, HiNelson, Homepal, and VINO.COM.

Previously, he graduated with honors with a master's degree in Economics of Markets and Financial Intermediaries from the Catholic University of Sacred Heart in Milan, gaining study experiences at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, London School of Economics, and UC Irvine.

Marco has a strong passion for the world of innovation and has made investments in startups as a Business Angel. In his free time, Marco is an unwavering fan of Fiorentina and a good skier.

Marco Meoni

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

skier, fiorentina supporter, real estate passionate

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Leonardo
Faccioli

COO

Of Italian-Venezuelan heritage, Leonardo has called Madrid his home for over a decade. He holds a degree in Business Sciences and earned his MBA from IESA in Caracas, also participating in an MBA exchange program at the University of Texas in Austin. With experience in consulting at Accenture, he spent several years in managerial roles within the LPG gas distribution industry, and most recently, he has ventured into entrepreneurship in Madrid. Passionate about soccer and intrigued by genealogy, he relishes his free time spent with his wife and their three children.

Leonardo Faccioli

COO

reflective, family oriented, soccer fan

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Giacomo
Bider

ASSOCIATE

Giacomo graduated in Business Administration and Management from Bocconi University in Milan, after a semester of study abroad at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver and an internship in private equity in Milan. Subsequently, he obtained a master's degree in Accounting, Financial Management and Control from Bocconi University, complemented by a study experience in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Giacomo joined the Growth Capital team in January 2020 and has worked with startups in the BioTech, IoT, and Digital sectors, including Hyris, Kippy, and HiNelson.

A basketball and mountain enthusiast, when he's not on a motorcycle, you can find him in the Alps engaging in ski mountaineering or hiking.

Giacomo Bider

ASSOCIATE

skialper, excursionist, team player

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Gloria
Segovia
Maza

ASSOCIATE

Born in Granada, Spain, Gloria's personal, academic, and professional development led her to live in Mexico, Australia, Cuba, and Switzerland. She graduated in Economics, Law, and Business Administration at Carlos III University in Madrid and earned an MBA in International Markets and Finance at CUNEF between London and Madrid.

Gloria started her professional journey in Investment Banking at Bankinter. Later, she joined the Lua Venture Capital Fund in Zurich, then Citi Bank in Madrid, and Toro Venture. Subsequently, she established her financial, strategic, and business development consulting firm, managing the work of over 10 professionals. Starting in January 2024, Gloria is now Associate at the Growth Capital team in the Madrid office.

Passionate about skiing, horseback riding, playing tennis, reading historical novels and philosophy, and attending theater premieres, Gloria brings a diverse set of interests and experiences to our team.

Gloria Segovia Maza

ASSOCIATE

dancer, reader, boat lover

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Alessandra
Allazetta

SENIOR ANALYST

After graduating in Law from Bocconi University, Alessandra worked in the Corporate & Equity Capital Markets department of a leading international law firm headquartered in Milan, assisting companies in daily activities, and she was involved in several extraordinary finance transactions. Curious about the interconnection between the worlds of law, finance and innovation, Alessandra joined Growth Capital team in September 2020 and is pursuing a second degree in Economics and Finance.

Alessandra is passionate about photography, travel, contemporary art and regularly performs volunteering activities.

Alessandra Allazetta

SENIOR ANALYST

wanderlust, sealover, sensitive

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Francesco
Chiarpanello

SENIOR ANALYST

Francesco joined Growth Capital in March 2019, and has followed the fundraising of high potential startups such as Caracol, Barberino's and Hyris.

Francesco completed his studies with a Master's degree in Administration, Corporate Finance and Control at Bocconi University and a study experience at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.

When not on Excel, Francesco enjoys concerts, bookstores, and ski resorts.

Francesco Chiarpenello

SENIOR ANALYST

snorkeler, esports gamer, pub crawler

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Flaminia
Bianchi

SENIOR ANALYST

Flaminia graduated in Politics and Business Management from the Queen Mary University in London. After 4 years in England she came back to Italy to attend the MBA in Corporate Finance at SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan.

After working as an intern in a Private Equity fund, Flaminia joined Growth Capital in January 2021.

Flaminia's passions are yoga, sailing, and sustainability, and she loves spending her weekends surrounded by nature.

Flaminia Bianchi

SENIOR ANALYST

yogini, sailor, proactive

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Nicolò
Jesi Ferrari

SENIOR ANALYST

Nicolò joined Growth Capital in July 2021. Following his bachelor's degree in International Economics and Management at Bocconi University, Nicolò graduated in MSc in Management (major Corporate Finance) at the same university, spending two semesters abroad, first in Boston (Boston College) and then in Paris (ESSEC Business School).

After two internship experiences in Private Banking and in an international startup accelerator, Nicolò joined Growth Capital, where he currently tracks the SmartCity and CleanTech sectors.

In his spare time, he enjoys drawing and painting, visiting museums, and traveling.

Nicolò Jesi Ferrari

SENIOR ANALYST

basketballplayer, artseeker, listener

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Marco
Parente

SENIOR ANALYST

Marco earned a BSc in Economics and Finance from Bocconi University with top honors, spending an exchange semester at Cass Business School in London. He was among the 5 students in his course to be selected for the Double Degree program in Finance at Bocconi University and the Stockholm School of Economics, a path he completed cum laude.

In Growth Capital since April 2021, Marco has gained experience in the Software and Digital sectors (working with startups such as Indigo.ai, Cosmico) and in VC market analysis as a member of the research team.

Passionate about classical literature and philosophy, Marco enjoys experimenting with new culinary creations and setting off to hot countries in his free time.

Marco Parente

SENIOR ANALYST

playmaker, latinist, amateur chef

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Edoardo
Praderio

SENIOR ANALYST

Edoardo graduated in Business Administration and Management at Bocconi University in Milan, after an exchange semester at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, USA. Afterwards, at Bocconi University, he obtained a Master degree in Management completed with an experience in Private Equity.

After an experience in a primary M&A boutique in Milan where he participated to several transactions in the Automotive and Healthcare sectors, Edoardo joined the Growth Capital team in September 2021.

Edoardo is an enthusiastic cook and in his spare time he loves playing Golf and discovering and trying new cuisines and restaurants.

Edoardo Praderio

SENIOR ANALYST

BBQ passionate, golfer, creative

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Camilla
Maver

COMMUNICATION MANAGER

In Growth Capital since May 2021, Camilla has several experiences in communication, media relations, press office and social media.

Camilla graduated with honors in the Bachelor of Arts, Design and Entertainment and in the Master of Arts, Heritage and Markets at the University of Languages and Communication IULM in Milan.

Camilla is passionate about contemporary art, design and fashion. In her spare time she loves running, visiting museums, going to concerts, experiencing restaurants and the Riviera Romagnola.

Camilla Maver

COMMUNICATION MANAGER

runner, art lover, globe trotter

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Giacomo Montorfano

LEGAL COUNSEL

After earning a first bachelor’s degree in Business and Management at Bocconi University, he took a second degree in Law with a major in International Business and Financial Law.

Always fascinated by the VC ecosystem, Giacomo previously worked in the incubator B4i - Bocconi for Innovation and in a startup.

Giacomo joined the Growth Capital team in February 2022 and is now Legal Counsel, supporting startups in all stages of fundraising rounds and M&A transactions.

In his free time, he enjoys playing different sports and discovering the world.

Giacomo Montorfano

LEGAL COUNSEL

football player, wine lover, world discover

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Bruno Maria
Altiero

ANALYST

Bruno holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from LUISS Guido Carli, a double Master degree in Management (at LUISS Guido Carli and at the Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon) and a Master's degree in Applied Finance from Singapore Management University.

Bruno joined Growth Capital in January 2023, and previously, he completed a full-time internship at Vertex Holding, a venture capital fund network based in Singapore with assets under management exceeding $6 billion.

His educational and work experience increased his passion for the world of venture capital. He wants to engage in businesses that invest in or develop disruptive technologies that can benefit our planet and its communities.

Bruno Maria Altiero

ANALYST

surfer, napoli supporter, straight shooter

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Emma
Celli

ANALYST

Emma graduated in Economics and Management from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore with honours. She completed her studies with a CEMS MSc Double Degree in International Management at Smurfit Graduate Business School in Dublin, spending a semester abroad at Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon. During her studies, she has worked as student consultant for BNP Paribas Portugal and has completed an internship at Sergio Rossi, a made-in-Italy luxury footwear brand.
Emma joined the Growth Capital team in January 2023.
Passionate about padel and horseback riding, she loves music and board games. In her spare time, when not traveling, you can find her enjoying the beach in her beloved Romagna.

Emma Celli

ANALYST

skier, sun seeker, planning freak

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Michael
Massaro

ANALYST

Michael joined Growth Capital in December 2022.
After graduating from Liceo Classico, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in International Economics and Finance in 2020 and a Master's degree in Economic and Social Sciences in March 2023, both earned with honors from Bocconi University in Milan. During his years at Bocconi, he gained two experiences abroad, first at the University of Pennsylvania and then at the Université Sorbonne in Paris.
Given his poor results as a pianist, numismatist, and basketball player, he is left with only a great passion for eating sweets. He is enthusiastic about politics and good reading. In his spare time, he loves to travel and discover new things.

Michael Massaro

ANALYST

amateur fisher, annoyingly calm, chess player
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Elena
Principi

ANALYST

Elena obtained a Bachelor's degree in International Economics and Management from Bocconi University, spending a semester of study abroad at UCL in London. She completed her studies achieving a Master's Degree in Accounting, Financial Management and Control at Bocconi, after an internship experience as financial auditor at KPMG and one as a consultant at Bain&Company.

Elena joined the Growth Capital team in September 2022.

Passionate about volleyball and piano, in her spare time she enjoys traveling and attending concerts, clubs and restaurants with friends.

Elena Principi

ANALYST

volleyball player, cheerful, food lover

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Stefania
Bevilacqua

PEOPLE & OFFICE MANAGER

Stefania has several experiences in companies such as La Repubblica and EMI Music Publishing.

After 12 years in a Holding Company and Family Office Stefania joined Growth Capital team in April 2022.

Stefania completed a master's degree in HR through White Job - Euspert.

In her free time, Stefania is almost always in the mountains, travelling, and spending time with animals. She is also passionate about fashion and shopping.

Stefania Bevilacqua

PEOPLE & OFFICE MANAGER

animal lover, traveller and shopaholic

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Crystal
Lucianini

PEOPLE & OFFICE ASSISTANT

Having joined the Growth Capital team in May 2023, Crystal has experience as a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant in the healthcare and legal sectors.
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation and, after a training period in Germany, is currently specialising in International Sciences at the University of Turin.
In her spare time, she tries to keep up with her many interests. Ecology, human rights, geopolitics, psychology and vintage fashion, but most of all languages: she plans to speak seven of them fluently by the age of 35.

Crystal Lucianini

PEOPLE & OFFICE ASSISTANT

creative, empathetic, introspective

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