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Novaterra is a Milan- and London-based permanent holding company founded in 2024 that invests in 'intellectual capital: minds capable of solving substantial challenges, those that hold the potential to revolutionise industries and positively impact society at large.' Rather than a traditional time-limited VC fund, Novaterra is structured as a self-sustainable, evergreen investment firm building a conglomerate of critical technology companies. Its four investment pillars span Planet Health (climate, energy transition, agrifoodtech), Human Preservation (life sciences, digital health), Space & Deep Tech (spacetech, advanced materials, semiconductors), and Responsible Technology, with a focus on companies that are essential to resilient value chains in sectors such as energy, chemicals, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals.

Notable quotes

I designed Novaterra to be a self-sustainable investment firm: we are a permanent holding building a portfolio of critical technology companies.

Giuseppe Joe Balzano · LinkedIn post / Novaterra launch announcement · 2024

NK:IO represents a focused, well-executed approach to solving one of oncology's most persistent challenges. With a leadership team that combines deep scientific expertise, operational excellence, and a commitment to addressing unmet patient needs, the company is well-positioned to lead the next phase of cell therapy innovation.

Giuseppe Joe Balzano · Medium – Novaterra / NK:IO investment announcement · 2025-01-08

As the leading investor in Piece's €650,000 pre-seed funding round, together with other notable investors such as East Ventures and Gaiax, and angel investors from Italy, Singapore, and Japan, we are committed to providing more than just capital. We will actively collaborate with the Piece team, offering strategic guidance, resources, and industry expertise to support their growth.

Enrico Pandian · Medium – Novaterra / Piece investment announcement (by Enrico Pandian) · 2024

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
BiocentisSeed$13m2025-11-18
GraphiCoreSeed2025-07-31
Modulate BioSeed2025-07-18
PieceSeed$3m2025-04-21
Serenatis BioSeed2025-04-02
NK:IOSeed2024-12-01
EvaroSeed2024-01-31
Ilios TherapeuticsSeed2023-06-16

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