Massimo Vanzi

Active Investor

Angel investor in Recco

Recco, Liguria

Massimo Vanzi, Angel investor in Recco is an active investor based in Recco, Liguria. This profile covers what Massimo Vanzi backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Massimo Vanzi served as Board Member at Axelera AI. Mr. Vanzi is an Angel Investor. He is a highly experienced manager and entrepreneur with over 45 years of experience in the semiconductor, electronics, EDA, software and ICT industries. After earning his Dr Eng. degree in electronics in 1976 from the University of Genoa (Italy) and his Master of Science degree in Microelectronics and Computer Science from Stanford University, he worked with Signetics, Innovative Silicon Technology and STMicroelectronics. In 1993 Massimo founded Accent. Initially as a Joint Venture between STMicroelectronics and Cadence Inc. As Accent CEO, Massimo transformed a small startup of five engineers into the leader IC design and Fabless ASIC Company in Europe and one of the top 5 in the world. In 2010 Massimo exits Accent and started working as an advisor to deeptech SME's and startups.

Investor type
Angel
Stages
Early Stage Venture
Invests in
Hardware & Deep TechQuantum & SemiconductorsArtificial IntelligenceSaaS & Enterprise
Location
Recco, Liguria
Typical check
$500K
Past investments
11

Notable investments

GiPStechMontalbano TechnologydQuidSENSEORSTMicroelectronicsELESCDP Venture Capital SGRFILSE BIC - Incubatore di impreseAxelera AIc-LabsStanford Alumni Association

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