DREAMERS
ODDS DEFIERS

Big Dreaming,

Odds Defying,

Unapologetic
Optimists.

DREAMERS
ODDS DEFIERS

We are an early-stage fund built to help the next generation of European heroes defy the odds and build century-defining businesses.

DREAMERS
ODDS DEFIERS

We believe that a new golden age in industrial innovation is coming.

We exist to support the entrepreneurs who are driving it. They are the heroes of
our century.

01

New Units
of Value

The critical role of data as atomic element in value creation across industries, from finance to artificial intelligence.

02

Old Economy
Digitisation

A new modern economy will be defined as traditional industries raise their game and embrace
digital innovation.

03

The Age of
Decarbonisation

Our generation will lead the global carbon transition, using technology to build sustainable future economies.

MEET THE 2100 TEAM

Genna

THE CONNECTED STRATEGY GUY

Cas

THE LAWYER TURNED IMPACT VC

Gurna

THE GEEKY EX OPERATOR

Genna

THE CONNECTED STRATEGY GUY

Genna's shift into VC comes after 7 years at BCG, where he designed strategies to transform companies across geographies and developed a passion for huge ideas that advance and improve the world, with laser-focused execution.

Before founding 2100, he worked closely with Alessandro Benetton, who now backs the project through his Family Office. As an angel investor, Genna backed two of the earliest Italian tech unicorns.

He holds a master's from Bocconi University. An unstoppable traveler, he once backpacked solo across South America to end up teaching English in a favela for six months.

SUPER POWER

Strategy & Business development, GTM, Industrial Network

FOCUS

Old Economy Digitisation

Cas

THE LAWYER TURNED IMPACT VC

Cas’ early legal career focused on the art of “it depends”. He soon realised he had a preference for “hell yeah, let’s do it” or a direct “no”.

Following a stint in M&A law at Skadden and a master's at Harvard Law School, Cas moved into strategy consulting where he advised big tech and later co-founded a social impact startup.

Cas then transitioned into the investing world, first as an active angel and then at Equation capital, where he led the impact and climate tech practice. He also cooks a killer carbonara

SUPER POWER

Legal, Climate regulation, Fundraising

FOCUS

Age of Decarbonisation

Gurna

THE GEEKY EX OPERATOR

Having built (and exited) a VC-backed company by the age of 20, Gurna has chops in the start-up game.

He returned to the startup world as product lead for a B2B fintech SaaS after 8 years at Bloomberg, BlackRock and Goldman Sachs working in product strategy and corporate development.

An alum of Atomico, Connect Ventures, and Paua Ventures, he joined 2100 in its ideation phase to invest in the best European founders building in fintech, AI and data infrastructure.

He has an MBA from London Business School and, as a UEFA-certified football analyst, can talk you under the table on football tactics.

SUPER POWER

Product, Engineering, Operations

FOCUS

New Units of Value

WHY US?
WHY US?

GENERATIONAL ADVANTAGE

We get it and we get you. We speak your language and we see the world the way you see it.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

You’re running the show, but we’ll lean in and roll up our sleeves whenever you need us to.

DEEP INDUSTRY NETWORK

We're all about breaking down unnecessary barriers and put our portfolio founders at the centre of our network.

“I’ve earned my space by dissenting and believing in our generation. I’m now proud to back 2100 and the next generation of tech entrepreneurs and dream-makers.”

Alessandro Benetton

Chairman of Edizione, Honorary President of Dufry Group, Founder of 21 Invest

“As a serial entrepreneur, LP and angel investor, I am bullish on the European startup ecosystem and the new generation of investors. The three Andreas' drive and ambition struck me and I'm thrilled to support them in this journey.”

Luca Ascani

Leading European Angel

“While building my first unicorn, I soon realised the importance of teaming up with great partners straightaway. I’m now happy to join forces with the 2100 team and back the best founders out there.”

Raffaele Terrone

Scalapay Co‒founder

“With its strong backing and a great team, I believe 2100 can mark the spot and carve itself as a top-tier, early-stage, international-minded venture investor. I'm very happy to support them in shaping the future.”

Stefano Bernardi

GP at Unruly Capital

DREAMERS
PORTFOLIO

The Odds Defiers

DREAMERS
PORTFOLIO