IKIGAI: Empowering founders through startup acceleration, scholarships, and job orientation programs.
Location
Siena, Province of Siena, IT
Founded
2018
IKIGAI is an entrepreneurship acceleration program focused on empowering founders, professionals, and students. The program offers startup acceleration and incubation services, primarily targeting pre-seed stage companies. IKIGAI operates under the umbrella of Fondazione Monte dei Paschi di Siena, providing support to early-stage ventures in Italy.
The program's portfolio includes companies like Enco and Loki.code, with investments ranging from $6,000 to $24,000. IKIGAI's unique value proposition extends beyond financial support, offering scholarship grants to young professionals and job orientation services to high-school students. This comprehensive approach aims to foster entrepreneurship and innovation across various stages of professional development.
Ikigai - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies2
Current Portfolio Count2
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed2 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
