Accelerator
Italy
New Fund 2024

Zest

Check Size
€50K – €500K

Investment Focus

Investment Stages

Geographic Focus

Investment Thesis

Rome-based early-stage Italian accelerator and micro-VC formed by the 2024 merger of LVenture Group and Digital Magics. Operates LUISS EnLabs accelerator in partnership with LUISS University at Rome's Termini Station. Backs Italian digital startups at pre-seed and seed with very small initial tickets.

How to Pitch Zest

No Stated Policy
Zest hasn't published an outreach policy. A short, specific cold email is the safest default.

Who To Contact

Augusto Amatori
Partner
Domenico Nesci
Partner & Advisor

Portfolio Highlights

Fitprime - Italian corporate wellness and gym access platform (exited 2024)
Lybra Tech - hotel revenue management and pricing software
Yakkyofy - Italian dropshipping platform for e-commerce sellers (exited)

Team

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Augusto Amatori
Partner
Checked Sept 2026
Domenico Nesci
Partner & Advisor
Checked Sept 2026
Roberto Magnifico
Partner - Board Member
Checked Sept 2026

Focus and check size from the firm's website. Website reachable as of Aug 2026.

Ready to Reach Zest?

A fit check scores your pitch against their thesis, stage and ticket. An email draft uses their real deals and thesis, not a template.