A-Road

A-Road is the first acceleration and fundraising program for scaleups in Italy. The program supports scaleups on their journey to a Series A round by providing an initial investment of €200K to €500K, personalized mentorship, advisory services, and fundraising support. Initial investment is provided by Growth Engine, a venture capital holding company with a portfolio of over 35 high-potential start-ups. A-Road's mentors are high-profile CEOs and industry leaders, offering one-to-one customized expertise. A hand-chosen group of partners provides advisory services and workshops. Since its inception in 2021, A-Road has selected and accelerated 18 companies, with a success rate of 92% in fundraising and M&A deals.