360 Capital raises €85m fund as Italy’s climate tech scene surges after slow start

23 mars 2026
10:35
Funding for Italian climate tech reached its second-highest level ever last year despite a massive drop in investment elsewhere.
Now, 360 Capital has announced a €85m climate and deep tech fund earmarked for Italian university spinouts.
“We aim to help bridge the gap between scientific research and industry,” says Alessandro Zaccaria, partner at 360 Capital.
Now, 360 Capital has announced a €85m climate and deep tech fund earmarked for Italian university spinouts.
“We aim to help bridge the gap between scientific research and industry,” says Alessandro Zaccaria, partner at 360 Capital.
360 Capital has raised €85m for Poli360 2, its latest climate and deep tech early-stage fund. The firm is targeting €100m for the final close.
LPs include the European Investment Fund (EIF), CDP Venture Capital, pension funds, and Italian and international family offices.