Alia Mentis, an Italian deep-tech company specialising in the development and industrialisation of proprietary technologies for advanced composite materials, has welcomed Axon Partners Group as a shareholder, following an initial Growth Equity investment of €8 million which we expect will grow to up to €12 million in subsequent follow ons. Founded in 2012 in MontebellunaContinue reading “Alia Mentis welcomes Axon Partners Group as shareholder following €8M investment”
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Skeleton Technologies Announces First Close of Pre-IPO Funding Round with Initial €33 Million Investment
Skeleton Technologies, a global provider of AI infrastructure and grid power systems, has today announced the first close of a larger funding round at €33 million. This brings its total venture capital funding to €392 million as it prepares for a planned initial public offering in the United States in 2027. Power is widely recognisedContinue reading “Skeleton Technologies Announces First Close of Pre-IPO Funding Round with Initial €33 Million Investment”
Axon Partners Group reports a 2025 profit before tax of €8.4m, a 19% increase over 2024
Axon Partners Group, specialising in alternative asset management and strategic consulting, closed 2025 with revenue of €25.2m (up 16.6%), operating profit of €8.9m (up 31.8%) and profit before tax of €8.4m (up 18.7%) compared to 2024. This marks the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth across all key metrics. The Board has proposed a grossContinue reading “Axon Partners Group reports a 2025 profit before tax of €8.4m, a 19% increase over 2024”
Instacart acquires Instaleap, marking one of the most significant technology exits in the Colombian ecosystem of the past decade
The acquisition of Instaleap by Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the North American leader in technology for the grocery retail sector, marks a significant milestone in Axon’s applied technology and high-growth investment portfolio. Announced on April 14, 2026, the transaction marks the end of Axon’s decade-long support for the company. Axon backed Instaleap from its origins asContinue reading “Instacart acquires Instaleap, marking one of the most significant technology exits in the Colombian ecosystem of the past decade”
Axon Partners Group Announces Cornerstone Investment in ARENIT Industries ahead of its Initial Public Offering
Axon, through its Growth investment strategy, announces its participation as a cornerstone investor ahead of the process of going public of Arenit Industries (“Arenit”), a fast-growing industrial solutions company specialising in precision manufacturing. This investment is fully aligned with Axon’s strategy of supporting high-quality companies with strong fundamentals, scalable platforms, and clearly defined value creationContinue reading “Axon Partners Group Announces Cornerstone Investment in ARENIT Industries ahead of its Initial Public Offering”
BASQUEVOLT welcomes Axon Partners Group as investor to accelerate the industrialisation of next-generation battery technology
BASQUEVOLT, a European technology company specialised in next-generation solid-state battery technology, today announced the entry of Axon Partners Group into its shareholding. The investment is made through Axon’s ClimateTech Impact investment strategy, supported by Ventures EPM, alongside complementary public funding from CDTI (Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation) through its SICC Innvierte match-fundingContinue reading “BASQUEVOLT welcomes Axon Partners Group as investor to accelerate the industrialisation of next-generation battery technology”
ISAAC closes a €14 million investment round: technology enhancement, expansion in the seismic safety market, and international growth among the company’s key goals for the coming years
The round includes participation from CDP Venture Capital, 360 Capital, Axon Partners Group, Azimut, Ring Capital, NovaCapital ISAAC announces the closing of a €14 million investment round, marking a strategic milestone in the company’s industrial and international growth trajectory. The transaction confirms the strength of ISAAC’s business model, the maturity of the technology developed, and the company’s long-term vision for the protection andContinue reading “ISAAC closes a €14 million investment round: technology enhancement, expansion in the seismic safety market, and international growth among the company’s key goals for the coming years “
Beyond Capital: What it really takes to scale tech in Europe
Francisco Velázquez, Founder and Managing Partner of Axon, has co-authored, together with Elena Bou, Co-Founder and Executive Board Member of InnoEnergy, the white paper “Beyond Capital: What it really takes to scale tech in Europe”. The paper addresses a critical question for technology investors in Europe: why do companies with strong technology and access toContinue reading “Beyond Capital: What it really takes to scale tech in Europe”
Taalentfy secures funding from Axon and CaixaBank to strengthen the link between education and business
Taalentfy, a technology platform specialising in employability and career guidance, has secured a funding round backed by Axon Partners Group and co-financed by CaixaBank. The operation aims to strengthen the connection between education and the labour market and to accelerate the company’s growth plan for the coming years. The funding will enable the company toContinue reading “Taalentfy secures funding from Axon and CaixaBank to strengthen the link between education and business”
Axon appoints Luis Guillermo Plata to its Investment Division to strengthen its presence in Latin America
Axon Partners Group announces the appointment of Luis Guillermo Plata as a new Partner in its Investment Division, where he will help to drive and strengthen its presence across Latin America, a region that remains central to the firm’s long-term vision. Luis is a distinguished business leader, entrepreneur and investor, with an outstanding career spanningContinue reading “Axon appoints Luis Guillermo Plata to its Investment Division to strengthen its presence in Latin America”
Odders secures backing from CaixaBank and Axon to lead the future of smart glasses in Europe
Seville-based XR company Odders, a pioneer in the development of virtual reality (VR) games and applications, has secured the backing of CaixaBank’s DayOne and Axon Partners Group through the investment vehicle Axon Desarrollo Andalucía to support its new strategic focus on smart glasses and augmented reality (AR). The collaboration between the three organisations will driveContinue reading “Odders secures backing from CaixaBank and Axon to lead the future of smart glasses in Europe”
Axon Partners Group co-leads Clevergy’s €3.2 million funding round
Spanish climate-tech startup Clevergy has raised €3.2 million to accelerate its international expansion after tripling its growth last year. The round was co-led by Racine², (managed by Serena and makesense) and Axon Partners Group, through its Next Technology Fund supported by Ventures EPM. The round was completed by Satgana, Wayra (Telefónica’s CVC), and Angels (JuanContinue reading “Axon Partners Group co-leads Clevergy’s €3.2 million funding round”