International – Next4 Group

International is Next4 Group’s investment holding dedicated to helping Italian and global startups and scaleups expand beyond their home markets, driving international growth and cross-border development.
International – Next4 Group was created to accompany startups, SMEs, and scaleups along their global growth journeys, providing investment tools, financial development, and strategic networking.

It promotes collaboration between institutional and private investors, supporting innovative projects in the fields of deeptech, medtech, and cyberhealth.

With an approach focused on scalability and ecosystem connectivity, it helps make innovation accessible, sustainable, and competitive on an international scale.

Mission

To support Italian and international startups and innovative SMEs in their global growth paths, providing investment tools, financial development, and strategic networking to foster the sustainable and scalable expansion of their business models.

Added value

| Hub for international investments and a fund-of-funds dedicated to the growth of innovative startups and SMEs. | Strategic and financial advisory services to support companies in their internationalization and cross-border development. | Global networking and advocacy platform connecting ecosystems, investors, and institutions. | Focus on innovative companies in consolidation or growth stages, with strong international expansion potential.

Investment criteria

| Target: Italian and foreign deep-tech startups and scaleups with international growth potential. | Investment stage: from pre-seed to Series C rounds, in partnership with institutional and private investors. | Investors involved: venture capital funds, family offices, business angels, corporates, incubators, and accelerators with a global outlook.

Investment sector

| Main areas: DeepTech, MedTech, CyberHealth, and Digital Transformation. | Focus: innovative companies in consolidation or growth stages, with scalable technologies and validated business models.
“Internationalization as a driver for innovation. International is a global matchmaking platform connecting world-class tech initiatives, markets, and investors.”
Gabriele Italiano, CEO of International - Next4 Group

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