SIMEST
SIMEST is a venture capital firm based in Rome, Italy, focused on Pre-Seed to Late Stage startups across sectors. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
- Investment focus
- Generalist
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Team size
- 51-100
- Portfolio companies
- 233+
- Latest deal on record
- June 2026
About SIMEST
SIMEST is a financial firm focused on the development and promotion of Italian enterprises abroad. Simest acquires up to 49% of the equity capital of foreign firms in countries outside the European Union, whether wholly-owned by Italian companies or set up as joint ventures with local partners. It also provides start-up and growth capital financing as well as participating in buyouts.
Geographically it invests in non-EU countries, focusing on BRIC, Americas and Middle-East. Simest also provides Italian companies seeking to internationalize their businesses with technical assistance and advisory services.
Simest is a member of the European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI) and the Italian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (AIFI).
Source: the organization's public company profile.
How to pitch SIMEST
The founders who hear back from SIMEST lead with traction and a clear ask that matches its stage, not a generic mass email. Build a targeted, verified list, write a personalized note, and track who opens it, all in one place.
Connect with SIMEST
About this profile
This profile is part of Round Funded, an investor database and outreach platform for founders. It covers 60,000+ active VCs, angels, family offices and accelerators with verified contacts, lets you send pitches from your own Gmail, and includes a free Data Room for your raise. How this data is built.
Cite this page
Round Funded. "SIMEST." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.
Stable URL, it will not change: https://www.roundfunded.com/en/vc/simest
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SIMEST invest in?
SIMEST is a generalist with no fixed sector focus. Match your stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does SIMEST invest at?
SIMEST focuses on Pre-Seed to Late Stage rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is SIMEST actively investing?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that SIMEST has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024, and its latest deal on record is from June 2026. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is SIMEST based?
SIMEST is based in Rome, Italy. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact SIMEST?
Unlock a verified email for SIMEST and reach out with a personalized pitch on Round Funded. We show only deliverable contacts, so your outreach does not bounce.
What is Round Funded?
Round Funded is an investor database and outreach platform for startup founders. It lists 60,000+ active investors with verified contacts, filtered to recent investment activity, and lets founders send personalized pitches from their own Gmail, track replies, and share a free Data Room. Round+ starts at $99 per month with a 3-day trial.