Rigel Ventures: new investment vehicle for pre-seed startups
(RYE-jel). A supergiant star seen from all locations across the Earth, it is the blue star of the first magnitude that — together with Betelgeuse, Bellatrix and Alnilam — make up the navigational stars of the Orion constellation.
For six General Partners hailing from Italy, this analogy resonates with the strong technological heritage that exists there; one that recognizes the need in steering resources and network to raise funds, connect with the enterprise market, and expand internationally.
What began as an angel club just a few years ago, this 50-member group is now its own investment vehicle.
In addition to technical prowess, these seasoned entrepreneurs and software engineers offer experiences from their own exits. They operate on principles of pragmatism to painstakingly diminish the risk for their limited partners (LPs) and evaluate a start-ups’ DNA through their own unique approach.
Learn more at gp@rigel.ventures or www.rigel.ventures