Berkeley SkyDeck Europe, Milano: Fourth batch of startups has collected € 1.3 million in equity investments - Cariplo Factory
Summary
Nine startups completed the fourth Berkeley SkyDeck Europe acceleration program in Milan and presented at Demo Day, collectively securing €1.3 million in equity investments and connections with Italian and European investors. The program, run by UC Berkeley SkyDeck with Cariplo Factory and Lendlease and supported by Lombardy Region and the Cariplo Foundation, ran across Berkeley and Milan and provided mentorship, fundraising training, and university resources. The cohort covers multiple software-driven sectors including AI-powered learning and business decision tools, HR/talent intelligence, cybersecurity for manufacturing, procurement automation, and new-materials applications. SkyDeck Europe has selected 36 startups in 2.5 years, delivered €5.2 million in direct investments to date, and aims to further grow its European innovation ecosystem.