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Investment Strategy
FARO Innovation Global makes venture capital investments through a diversified, globally-oriented portfolio that combines allocations to top-tier US venture capital funds accessible on an exclusive basis with direct and opportunistic investments in high-potential start-ups, with a particular focus on the fintech sector and enabling technologies for financial and infrastructure systems.
The Fund invests across the entire lifecycle of companies, from early-stage to more advanced funding rounds, building a balanced exposure across geographies, stages of maturity, and innovation cycles.
The approach integrates privileged access to leading US Venture Capital managers with direct selection of innovative start-ups operating in areas such as fintech, critical infrastructure systems and technologies for human empowerment, enabling meaningful risk diversification and efficient use of capital.
FARO Innovation Global aims to support entrepreneurs and technologies capable of redefining the future of financial services and global innovation, generating sustainable growth and lasting value for investors and for the broader ecosystem.
Sector Focus:
Fintech, Critical Infrastructure Systems, Technologies for Human Empowermen
Geographical Focus:
Global.
ESG:
The Fund is classified as Article 8 under the SFDR (Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulation) and promotes environmental and social characteristics, as detailed in the SFDR disclosures included in the offering documentation.
Portfolio
Blank VC Fund
Blank VC Fund is a venture capital fund focused on investments in high-potential technology start-ups, with particular attention to scalable business models and high-impact innovation.
The Fund invests across different stages of company development, from early stage to more advanced rounds, supporting high-quality entrepreneurial teams in their growth and consolidation.
Sector: Venture Capital
Investment Stage: Early stage – growth
Geographical Focus: Global
Website: https://blank.com
Investment Team
The FARO Innovation Global fund has SM Capital as its Investment Team.
SM Capital is at the forefront of advisory services for Venture Capital funds and fintech investments, with a strong track record supported by two recently managed funds and a solid history of value creation at a global scale.
Operating in the dynamic venture capital ecosystem, SM Capital is specialised in the most prolific innovation markets, providing top-tier partnerships with leading funds. Its approach combines a fund-of-funds strategy with a strong business mindset, mitigating inherent risks, navigating market volatility, and capturing the asymmetric returns typical of leading venture capital investments. With a focus on early-stage companies up to Series A, SM Capital places a strong emphasis on the fintech sector.
With over twenty years of combined experience in fintech and venture capital, the SM Capital team brings unmatched expertise, developed through collaborations with leading funds and key players in Silicon Valley. This long-standing track record has enabled the firm to build a robust global network, creating synergies with top venture capital funds and influential entrepreneurs worldwide.
Key People
Stiven Muccioli
Key Man & CEO Sm Capital
Technology entrepreneur. Co-Founder and CEO of BKN301 and SM Capital.
Exits: Tippest (e-commerce) and Ventis (fintech super app).
Raised over €100 million from institutional investors and funds.
Angel investor in top-tier start-ups including SpaceX, NuBank, Palantir and Realty Mogul.
Alumnus of INSEAD.
Charlie Jadalla
Partner
Technology entrepreneur and investor. Serial entrepreneur in the fintech and IT sectors, with a proven track record of successful exits.
Founder and EVP of Merchant e-Solutions, acquired by Visa Brazil / Cielo.
Partner at Darwin Ventures and executive at Visa.
Through Darwin Ventures, he has invested in Tier-1 U.S. venture capital funds and backed over 40 global unicorns, including SpaceX, Palantir, Airbnb, Stripe, Slack, Uber, and Revolut.
Luca Bertozzi
Partner
Fintech entrepreneur.
Co-Founder and CFO of BKN301.
Co-Founder and former CFO of Ventis, a fintech company with over 6 million clients.
Over 20 years of experience in fintech and venture capital.
Holds a degree and is an alumnus of Columbia Business School.
Team
Diego Frisoni
Investment Executive
Francesco Gessaroli
Business Analyst
Misho Rekhviashvili
Senior Business Analyst
Fabio Nalucci, CEO and Founder of FNDX VC, and Stiven Muccioli, Founding Chairman of SM Capital, present FARO Innovation.
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