Takeoff Accelerator
Overview
Takeoff is the first Italian accelerator dedicated to the aerospace and advanced hardware sectors. It is an initiative of CDP Venture Capital Sgr, powered by Plug and Play, with Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Torino and UniCredit as Promoters and Co-Investors. The program selects up to 10 pre-seed and seed stage startups annually for a 5-month acceleration program, providing investment, mentorship, and office space at OGR Tech in Turin. Investment focus areas include satellites, launchers, space infrastructure, aeronautics, advanced air mobility, and robotics.
Portfolio Companies
16
Website
takeoffaccelerator.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sortie Cargo | Dec 2022 | Accelerator | Lead |
| DRB | Oct 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Hyp-er | Dec 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Airizon | Jul 2023 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Dromt | Jul 2023 | Accelerator | Lead |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Takeoff Accelerator based?
Takeoff Accelerator is headquartered in Turin, Piedmont, Italy.
When was Takeoff Accelerator founded?
Founding year information for Takeoff Accelerator is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Takeoff Accelerator have?
Takeoff Accelerator has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Takeoff Accelerator's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Sortie Cargo, DRB, Hyp-er, Airizon, Dromt.
What was Takeoff Accelerator's most recent investment shown here?
Takeoff Accelerator's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in DRB in 2023.
What sectors does Takeoff Accelerator focus on?
Takeoff Accelerator focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Takeoff Accelerator focus on?
Takeoff Accelerator typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Takeoff Accelerator's AUM?
Takeoff Accelerator's assets under management are estimated between $22.5M and $22.5M.