We envision a valley of Innovation, an ecosystem where we all have a future-shaping role to play.

At Forest Valley, we fight climate change from the supply chain side by promoting innovation in the way we produce goods and services.

Our goal is to accelerate this process by supporting companies and public sector during their innovation process, by connecting them with emerging climate solutions and technologies that can satisfy their needs.

Who are we

Our Mission

We bring founders, scientists, corporates and public authorities together from all over the world to match ideas with action, connections to collaboration and problems to solutions.

Our Value Proposition

Matchmaking climate challenges to solutions.

We find new ways of solving old problems by connecting startups in climate innovation with corporations and institutions to boost their sustainability transition process.

Our Vision

We believe that Europe will occupy a central role in global sustainable transition, leading the way into a climate positive world.

Our goal is to become Europe’s leading ecosystem of climate innovation.

What We Do

Corporate
Training

We help managers understand sustainability frameworks and how to implement new technologies in their supply chains.

Climate Innovation
Projects

We help companies frame their needs and goals and support them in finding the right solutions for their sustainability problems and pledges, among emerging climate technologies.

Climate Tech
Scouting

We offer tech scouting activities to find a viable solution among emerging climate technologies.
We support corporations in structuring their CVC and open innovation arms, as well as curate the complete outsourcing of these activities.

Startup
Programs

We scout, select, and train the most promising emerging startups with proven B2B climate solutions/ technologies and connect them with relevant stakeholders in the field, to boost their growth and accelerate their climate impact.

Startup
Investing

We help startups raise funds through our network. We are now incorporating an investment vehicle to start investing ourselves or through our angel syndicate.

Journal &
Podcast

We give voice to climate innovators and climate tech startups, showcasing how their solutions are reducing environmental impact through real case studies.

What Make Us Unique

b2b
orientation

We work to bring innovation where it can be more effective in the long-term.

TECHNICAL
ASSESSMENT

We make sure that startups and companies we’ve supported, will have a true positive impact on climate-change.

WE ARE
AN O.N.G.

We work to bring innovation where it can be more effective in the long-term.

shared
GOALS

We seek for common objectives alongside the support of our Partners.

EUROPEAN
SCENARIO

We care about creating a network of the most promising Startups at European level.

SCOUTING
TEAM

We support your company looking for the best solution thanks to our skilled Team of experts in sustainability.

What Makes Us Strong

We are not merely an editor or consultancy, neither are we an accelerator. Our expertise and professional resources allow us to deal with climate change and sustainability from multiple perspectives, adopting a comprehensive and inclusive approach such as information, education, problem-solving and matchmaking.

We value collaboration and inclusion. Our strategy must encourage a two-way communication process and focus on engagement.

We differentiate and move away from traditional environmental consultancies, we are creative, innovative, future-oriented, and inspiring.
Our communication embodies the next generation value creation and thinking.
We are dynamic, young, and exciting.

Our Sandbox Services

Are you a startup?

Are you a company?

Are you an investor?

Are you a public administration?

We are a non-profit company, a network of professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, venture builders, designers and policy makers coming from many different industries with global mindset.

Forest Valley operations team

A complete team to manage all activities connected to Forest Valley.

Stefano Origlia

Board of Directors, Chairman. Expert in political consensus and passionate about sustainable transition especially in terms of urban adaptation.

Paolo Meola

Board of Directors, CEO. Expert in digital transformation, angel investor, co-founder at one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agency in Italy.

Alice Casiraghi

Board of Directors. Circular economy specialist, UX, and systems designer, co-founder of a circular strategy company helping decision makers transition towards regenerative business by design.

Giulia Marsaglia

Project manager of the Sandbox Startup Program. Passionate about tech innovation and sustainable transformation with background in product and service design.

Francesca Galloni

Startup Collaboration Manager. Leveraging her experience teaching in higher education to drive positive change through design and research.

Noemi Castelletta

Head of Marketing and Communications. Digital innovation enthusiast with background in foreign languages and cross-cultural communication.

Francesca Lucci

Digital Marketing Specialist with a background in fashion sustainability. Fascinated by the potential of digital innovation in the Climate Tech landscape.

Virginia Cassai

Junior Communication Specialist. Creative communication specialist and designer passionate about visual arts and media cultures.

Laura Moraru

Communication Intern. Fresh communication graduate with a strong foundation in marketing and branding. Passionate about persuasive communication, SEO and graphic design.

Stefano Origlia
Board of Directors, Chairman. Expert in political consensus and passionate about sustainable transition especially in terms of urban adaptation.
Paolo Meola
Board of Directors, CEO. Expert in digital transformation, angel investor, co-founder at one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agency in Italy.
Alice Casiraghi
Board of Directors. Circular economy specialist, UX, and systems designer, co-founder of a circular strategy company helping decision makers transition towards regenerative business by design.
Giulia Marsaglia
Project manager of the Sandbox Startup Program. Passionate about tech innovation and sustainable transformation with background in product and service design.
Francesca Galloni
Startup Collaboration Manager. Leveraging her experience teaching in higher education to drive positive change through design and research.
Noemi Castelletta
Head of Marketing and Communications. Digital innovation enthusiast with background in foreign languages and cross-cultural communication.
Francesca Lucci
Digital Marketing Specialist with a background in fashion sustainability. Fascinated by the potential of digital innovation in the Climate Tech landscape.
Virginia Cassai
Junior Communication Specialist. Creative communication specialist and designer passionate about visual arts and media cultures.
Laura Moraru
Communication Intern. Fresh communication graduate with a strong foundation in marketing and branding. Passionate about persuasive communication, SEO and graphic design.
Stefano Origlia
Board of Directors, Chairman. Expert in political consensus and passionate about sustainable transition especially in terms of urban adaptation.
Paolo Meola
Board of Directors, CEO. Expert in digital transformation, angel investor, co-founder at one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agency in Italy.
Alice Casiraghi
Board of Directors. Circular economy specialist, UX, and systems designer, co-founder of a circular strategy company helping decision makers transition towards regenerative business by design.
Giulia Marsaglia
Project manager of the Sandbox Startup Program. Passionate about tech innovation and sustainable transformation with background in product and service design.
Francesca Galloni
Startup Collaboration Manager. Leveraging her experience teaching in higher education to drive positive change through design and research.
Noemi Castelletta
Head of Marketing and Communications. Digital innovation enthusiast with background in foreign languages and cross-cultural communication.
Francesca Lucci
Digital Marketing Specialist with a background in fashion sustainability. Fascinated by the potential of digital innovation in the Climate Tech landscape.
Virginia Cassai
Junior Communication Specialist. Creative communication specialist and designer passionate about visual arts and media cultures.
Laura Moraru
Communication Intern. Fresh communication graduate with a strong foundation in marketing and branding. Passionate about persuasive communication, SEO and graphic design.
Stefano Origlia
Board of Directors, Chairman. Expert in political consensus and passionate about sustainable transition especially in terms of urban adaptation.
Paolo Meola
Board of Directors, CEO. Expert in digital transformation, angel investor, co-founder at one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agency in Italy.
Alice Casiraghi
Board of Directors. Circular economy specialist, UX, and systems designer, co-founder of a circular strategy company helping decision makers transition towards regenerative business by design.
Giulia Marsaglia
Project manager of the Sandbox Startup Program. Passionate about tech innovation and sustainable transformation with background in product and service design.
Francesca Galloni
Startup Collaboration Manager. Leveraging her experience teaching in higher education to drive positive change through design and research.
Noemi Castelletta
Head of Marketing and Communications. Digital innovation enthusiast with background in foreign languages and cross-cultural communication.
Francesca Lucci
Digital Marketing Specialist with a background in fashion sustainability. Fascinated by the potential of digital innovation in the Climate Tech landscape.
Virginia Cassai
Junior Communication Specialist. Creative communication specialist and designer passionate about visual arts and media cultures.
Laura Moraru
Communication Intern. Fresh communication graduate with a strong foundation in marketing and branding. Passionate about persuasive communication, SEO and graphic design.

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Startup Screening technical board

A heterogeneous board to select startups with a robust tech and proven positive climate impact

Massimiliano Masi

Executive and entrepreneur in sustainability, thermal energy storage, and small-scale renewables. Former partner and associate director at BCG, and CFO at Edison.

Camilla Speriani

Sustainability expert, advising on sustainability strategies and stakeholder activation. Founder and CEO of Collectibus and Aconnection, sustainability advisory companies.

Greta Colombi

PhD candidate in Sustainability Management, she mainly focuses on the study of circular and regenerative economic models.

Arcangelo D'Onofrio

Investor and CEO specialized on business development, Fashion Supply chain solutions, Retail Process, software, and ICT in fashion & Luxury goods.

Massimiliano Tiana

C-level professional consultant at Deloitte, Retail and M&A, change management and turnaround in large multinational companies, private equity owned firms, and family corporations.

Simone Zinanni

Founder and CEO of a Develer, a software company with extensive tech expertise.

Alice Casiraghi

Board of Directors. Circular economy specialist, UX, and systems designer, co-founder of a circular strategy company helping decision makers transition towards regenerative business by design.

Stefano Baglio

Engineer and project developer. Passionate about technological innovation, industrial automation, building automation with a focus on power management and energy efficiency. Interested in advanced solutions to reduce environmental impact. Visionary in integrating technologies for a sustainable and intelligent future.

Giandomenico Zappia

Energy executive, entrepreneur and public policy expert. Working as business developer at Enel for South East Asia and works in various think thanks on energy transition and sustainable finance.

Fabio Parigi

Clean Energy Specialist, leading environmental projects in Africa and India. Renewable Energy Specialist in a global non profit, Technical Expert and Technical Assistance Facility for the Sustainable Energy West and Central Africa.

Valerio Verderio

Founder and general manager of Circularity a Circular Economy consultancy. Deep expertise in technical, economical, financial items in environmental and power generation sectors.

Elisa Rambaldi

R&I Manager - Ceramic sector - at ITALCER Group. Author of more than 100 scientific/technical papers in the fields of traditional ceramic materials, innovative technologies, new characterisation methods for ceramics, energy efficiency of building materials.

Guglielmo Giannini

Tech entrepreneur and investor. Co-founder at G-nous, innovation factory on Deep Tech and Space Economy that provides growth advisory, Robotics and AI integration and, through its venture studio, develops new products.

Davide Dotti

Business Innovation Director of Edison S.p.A. Former Principal at Bip Consulting, and Go To Market Leader for the Energy & Utilities Industry at Jakala SpA (a leading company in MarTech and in exponential growth).

Alessandra Calcaterra

Open Innovation & Venture Capital Manager at Edison S.p.A., dealing with scouting of business opportunities, acquisitions in the renewable fields. Previous experience at EDF SA as Finance Controller.

Annalisa Nicola

Marketing & Communication Leader at Gruppo Maip, Italian leader in thermoplastic compounds production. Founder of XYZ BAG, specialized in 3D printing, sustainable design, and innovative plastic materials.

Enrica Monticelli

Technology Innovation Director at De’Longhi Group, spearheading sustainability strategies within the group.

Massimiliano Masi
Executive and entrepreneur in sustainability, thermal energy storage, and small-scale renewables. Former partner and associate director at BCG, and CFO at Edison.
Camilla Speriani
Sustainability expert, advising on sustainability strategies and stakeholder activation. Founder and CEO of Collectibus and Aconnection, sustainability advisory companies.
Greta Colombi
PhD candidate in Sustainability Management, she mainly focuses on the study of circular and regenerative economic models.
Arcangelo D'Onofrio
Investor and CEO specialized on business development, Fashion Supply chain solutions, Retail Process, software, and ICT in fashion & Luxury goods.
Massimiliano Tiana
C-level professional consultant at Deloitte, Retail and M&A, change management and turnaround in large multinational companies, private equity owned firms, and family corporations.
Simone Zinanni
Founder and CEO of a Develer, a software company with extensive tech expertise.
Alice Casiraghi
Board of Directors. Circular economy specialist, UX, and systems designer, co-founder of a circular strategy company helping decision makers transition towards regenerative business by design.
Stefano Baglio
Engineer and project developer. Passionate about technological innovation, industrial automation, building automation with a focus on power management and energy efficiency. Interested in advanced solutions to reduce environmental impact. Visionary in integrating technologies for a sustainable and intelligent future.
Giandomenico Zappia
Energy executive, entrepreneur and public policy expert. Working as business developer at Enel for South East Asia and works in various think thanks on energy transition and sustainable finance.
Fabio Parigi
Clean Energy Specialist, leading environmental projects in Africa and India. Renewable Energy Specialist in a global non profit, Technical Expert and Technical Assistance Facility for the Sustainable Energy West and Central Africa.
Valerio Verderio
Founder and general manager of Circularity a Circular Economy consultancy. Deep expertise in technical, economical, financial items in environmental and power generation sectors.
Elisa Rambaldi
R&I Manager - Ceramic sector - at ITALCER Group. Author of more than 100 scientific/technical papers in the fields of traditional ceramic materials, innovative technologies, new characterisation methods for ceramics, energy efficiency of building materials.
Guglielmo Giannini
Tech entrepreneur and investor. Co-founder at G-nous, innovation factory on Deep Tech and Space Economy that provides growth advisory, Robotics and AI integration and, through its venture studio, develops new products.
Davide Dotti
Business Innovation Director of Edison S.p.A. Former Principal at Bip Consulting, and Go To Market Leader for the Energy & Utilities Industry at Jakala SpA (a leading company in MarTech and in exponential growth).
Alessandra Calcaterra
Open Innovation & Venture Capital Manager at Edison S.p.A., dealing with scouting of business opportunities, acquisitions in the renewable fields. Previous experience at EDF SA as Finance Controller.
Annalisa Nicola
Marketing & Communication Leader at Gruppo Maip, Italian leader in thermoplastic compounds production. Founder of XYZ BAG, specialized in 3D printing, sustainable design, and innovative plastic materials.
Enrica Monticelli
Technology Innovation Director at De’Longhi Group, spearheading sustainability strategies within the group.
Massimiliano Masi
Executive and entrepreneur in sustainability, thermal energy storage, and small-scale renewables. Former partner and associate director at BCG, and CFO at Edison.
Camilla Speriani
Sustainability expert, advising on sustainability strategies and stakeholder activation. Founder and CEO of Collectibus and Aconnection, sustainability advisory companies.
Greta Colombi
PhD candidate in Sustainability Management, she mainly focuses on the study of circular and regenerative economic models.
Arcangelo D'Onofrio
Investor and CEO specialized on business development, Fashion Supply chain solutions, Retail Process, software, and ICT in fashion & Luxury goods.
Massimiliano Tiana
C-level professional consultant at Deloitte, Retail and M&A, change management and turnaround in large multinational companies, private equity owned firms, and family corporations.
Simone Zinanni
Founder and CEO of a Develer, a software company with extensive tech expertise.
Alice Casiraghi
Board of Directors. Circular economy specialist, UX, and systems designer, co-founder of a circular strategy company helping decision makers transition towards regenerative business by design.
Stefano Baglio
Engineer and project developer. Passionate about technological innovation, industrial automation, building automation with a focus on power management and energy efficiency. Interested in advanced solutions to reduce environmental impact. Visionary in integrating technologies for a sustainable and intelligent future.
Giandomenico Zappia
Energy executive, entrepreneur and public policy expert. Working as business developer at Enel for South East Asia and works in various think thanks on energy transition and sustainable finance.
Fabio Parigi
Clean Energy Specialist, leading environmental projects in Africa and India. Renewable Energy Specialist in a global non profit, Technical Expert and Technical Assistance Facility for the Sustainable Energy West and Central Africa.
Valerio Verderio
Founder and general manager of Circularity a Circular Economy consultancy. Deep expertise in technical, economical, financial items in environmental and power generation sectors.
Elisa Rambaldi
R&I Manager - Ceramic sector - at ITALCER Group. Author of more than 100 scientific/technical papers in the fields of traditional ceramic materials, innovative technologies, new characterisation methods for ceramics, energy efficiency of building materials.
Guglielmo Giannini
Tech entrepreneur and investor. Co-founder at G-nous, innovation factory on Deep Tech and Space Economy that provides growth advisory, Robotics and AI integration and, through its venture studio, develops new products.
Davide Dotti
Business Innovation Director of Edison S.p.A. Former Principal at Bip Consulting, and Go To Market Leader for the Energy & Utilities Industry at Jakala SpA (a leading company in MarTech and in exponential growth).
Alessandra Calcaterra
Open Innovation & Venture Capital Manager at Edison S.p.A., dealing with scouting of business opportunities, acquisitions in the renewable fields. Previous experience at EDF SA as Finance Controller.
Annalisa Nicola
Marketing & Communication Leader at Gruppo Maip, Italian leader in thermoplastic compounds production. Founder of XYZ BAG, specialized in 3D printing, sustainable design, and innovative plastic materials.
Enrica Monticelli
Technology Innovation Director at De’Longhi Group, spearheading sustainability strategies within the group.
Massimiliano Masi
Executive and entrepreneur in sustainability, thermal energy storage, and small-scale renewables. Former partner and associate director at BCG, and CFO at Edison.
Camilla Speriani
Sustainability expert, advising on sustainability strategies and stakeholder activation. Founder and CEO of Collectibus and Aconnection, sustainability advisory companies.
Greta Colombi
PhD candidate in Sustainability Management, she mainly focuses on the study of circular and regenerative economic models.
Arcangelo D'Onofrio
Investor and CEO specialized on business development, Fashion Supply chain solutions, Retail Process, software, and ICT in fashion & Luxury goods.
Massimiliano Tiana
C-level professional consultant at Deloitte, Retail and M&A, change management and turnaround in large multinational companies, private equity owned firms, and family corporations.
Simone Zinanni
Founder and CEO of a Develer, a software company with extensive tech expertise.
Alice Casiraghi
Board of Directors. Circular economy specialist, UX, and systems designer, co-founder of a circular strategy company helping decision makers transition towards regenerative business by design.
Stefano Baglio
Engineer and project developer. Passionate about technological innovation, industrial automation, building automation with a focus on power management and energy efficiency. Interested in advanced solutions to reduce environmental impact. Visionary in integrating technologies for a sustainable and intelligent future.
Giandomenico Zappia
Energy executive, entrepreneur and public policy expert. Working as business developer at Enel for South East Asia and works in various think thanks on energy transition and sustainable finance.
Fabio Parigi
Clean Energy Specialist, leading environmental projects in Africa and India. Renewable Energy Specialist in a global non profit, Technical Expert and Technical Assistance Facility for the Sustainable Energy West and Central Africa.
Valerio Verderio
Founder and general manager of Circularity a Circular Economy consultancy. Deep expertise in technical, economical, financial items in environmental and power generation sectors.
Elisa Rambaldi
R&I Manager - Ceramic sector - at ITALCER Group. Author of more than 100 scientific/technical papers in the fields of traditional ceramic materials, innovative technologies, new characterisation methods for ceramics, energy efficiency of building materials.
Guglielmo Giannini
Tech entrepreneur and investor. Co-founder at G-nous, innovation factory on Deep Tech and Space Economy that provides growth advisory, Robotics and AI integration and, through its venture studio, develops new products.
Davide Dotti
Business Innovation Director of Edison S.p.A. Former Principal at Bip Consulting, and Go To Market Leader for the Energy & Utilities Industry at Jakala SpA (a leading company in MarTech and in exponential growth).
Alessandra Calcaterra
Open Innovation & Venture Capital Manager at Edison S.p.A., dealing with scouting of business opportunities, acquisitions in the renewable fields. Previous experience at EDF SA as Finance Controller.
Annalisa Nicola
Marketing & Communication Leader at Gruppo Maip, Italian leader in thermoplastic compounds production. Founder of XYZ BAG, specialized in 3D printing, sustainable design, and innovative plastic materials.
Enrica Monticelli
Technology Innovation Director at De’Longhi Group, spearheading sustainability strategies within the group.

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Startup program mentors

A global team of mentors with a solid entrepreneurial background

Filippo Lombardi

Tech entrepreneur, executive manager and angel investor with 10 years experience across 3 continents in the e-commerce, marketplace, internet/SaaS industries.

Guillem Segarra Lopez

CEO at Happy Fresh, previously working as Operations Manager in the Southeast Asian startup unicorn Lazada.

Thibaud Chommeloux

Venture Partner at Antler, founder and angel investor, focused on supporting Tech & Impact startups in their path toward growth.

Massimiliano Tiana

C-level professional consultant at Deloitte, Retail and M&A, change management and turnaround in large multinational companies, private equity owned firms, and family corporations.

Vladislav Pavlov

Founder of Furtherance and Mentor. Helping early-stage technical founders acquire new customers and get funding.

Alessandro Defendi

Experience in coordinating the validation of innovative technologies, now working as technology principal at Eni Next, focusing on the assessment and the execution of investments in cleantech early stage companies.

Gerod Carfantan

Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, previously management consultant and business development manager at Cisco Systems, and partnerships and solution development manager at VMware, Siemens and EMC.

Paolo Meola

Board of Directors, CEO. Expert in digital transformation, angel investor, co-founder at one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agency in Italy.

Lu Ying

Operating at the intersection of circular economy, design, business strategy and emerging technology, driven by systems-level transformation and business model innovation.

Rocco Di Filippo

PhD, author of several scientific publications on machine learning and energy transition. Grant preparation and business consultant, expert in access to EU funds for R&D, innovation projects and startups.

Tennille Bernard

With a career spanning product management at Cummins and Amazon, her current role excels as a Senior Manager in Platform Customer Success at American Express in Digital Product Ops.

Sara Cavagnero

PhD Researcher at Northumbria University and qualified IP lawyer admitted at the Italian Bar, Sara's work has devoted to the use of IP assets as private sustainability governance tools and the legal implications arising thereof. Her analysis is framed within the under-considered SMEs' perspective, and focused on suppliers along the value chain.

Stefano Chiavegati

Coach and business advisor. Strategic & Commercial Advisor, Business Development, Investor, Tech Enthusiast | Former GE, AMD Director.

Nicola Carù

Partner at RP Legalitax, he assists clients in matters of corporate and commercial law, both in M&A and venture capital and for ordinary assistance. He also assists various EuVECA funds in structuring and investing in social impact profiles.

Shyaam Ramkumar

Over 10 years of experience in sustainability and circular economy, scaling sustainability and circular economy-focused innovations using network theories and models.

Ksenia Kurileva

Innovation consultant and startup advisor supporting founders with sales strategy and delivering PoC projects.

Filippo Lombardi
Tech entrepreneur, executive manager and angel investor with 10 years experience across 3 continents in the e-commerce, marketplace, internet/SaaS industries.
Guillem Segarra Lopez
CEO at Happy Fresh, previously working as Operations Manager in the Southeast Asian startup unicorn Lazada.
Thibaud Chommeloux
Venture Partner at Antler, founder and angel investor, focused on supporting Tech & Impact startups in their path toward growth.
Massimiliano Tiana
C-level professional consultant at Deloitte, Retail and M&A, change management and turnaround in large multinational companies, private equity owned firms, and family corporations.
Vladislav Pavlov
Founder of Furtherance and Mentor. Helping early-stage technical founders acquire new customers and get funding.
Alessandro Defendi
Experience in coordinating the validation of innovative technologies, now working as technology principal at Eni Next, focusing on the assessment and the execution of investments in cleantech early stage companies.
Gerod Carfantan
Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, previously management consultant and business development manager at Cisco Systems, and partnerships and solution development manager at VMware, Siemens and EMC.
Paolo Meola
Board of Directors, CEO. Expert in digital transformation, angel investor, co-founder at one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agency in Italy.
Lu Ying
Operating at the intersection of circular economy, design, business strategy and emerging technology, driven by systems-level transformation and business model innovation.
Rocco Di Filippo
PhD, author of several scientific publications on machine learning and energy transition. Grant preparation and business consultant, expert in access to EU funds for R&D, innovation projects and startups.
Tennille Bernard
With a career spanning product management at Cummins and Amazon, her current role excels as a Senior Manager in Platform Customer Success at American Express in Digital Product Ops.
Sara Cavagnero
PhD Researcher at Northumbria University and qualified IP lawyer admitted at the Italian Bar, Sara's work has devoted to the use of IP assets as private sustainability governance tools and the legal implications arising thereof. Her analysis is framed within the under-considered SMEs' perspective, and focused on suppliers along the value chain.
Stefano Chiavegati
Coach and business advisor. Strategic & Commercial Advisor, Business Development, Investor, Tech Enthusiast | Former GE, AMD Director.
Nicola Carù
Partner at RP Legalitax, he assists clients in matters of corporate and commercial law, both in M&A and venture capital and for ordinary assistance. He also assists various EuVECA funds in structuring and investing in social impact profiles.
Shyaam Ramkumar
Over 10 years of experience in sustainability and circular economy, scaling sustainability and circular economy-focused innovations using network theories and models.
Ksenia Kurileva
Innovation consultant and startup advisor supporting founders with sales strategy and delivering PoC projects.
Filippo Lombardi
Tech entrepreneur, executive manager and angel investor with 10 years experience across 3 continents in the e-commerce, marketplace, internet/SaaS industries.
Guillem Segarra Lopez
CEO at Happy Fresh, previously working as Operations Manager in the Southeast Asian startup unicorn Lazada.
Thibaud Chommeloux
Venture Partner at Antler, founder and angel investor, focused on supporting Tech & Impact startups in their path toward growth.
Massimiliano Tiana
C-level professional consultant at Deloitte, Retail and M&A, change management and turnaround in large multinational companies, private equity owned firms, and family corporations.
Vladislav Pavlov
Founder of Furtherance and Mentor. Helping early-stage technical founders acquire new customers and get funding.
Alessandro Defendi
Experience in coordinating the validation of innovative technologies, now working as technology principal at Eni Next, focusing on the assessment and the execution of investments in cleantech early stage companies.
Gerod Carfantan
Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, previously management consultant and business development manager at Cisco Systems, and partnerships and solution development manager at VMware, Siemens and EMC.
Paolo Meola
Board of Directors, CEO. Expert in digital transformation, angel investor, co-founder at one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agency in Italy.
Lu Ying
Operating at the intersection of circular economy, design, business strategy and emerging technology, driven by systems-level transformation and business model innovation.
Rocco Di Filippo
PhD, author of several scientific publications on machine learning and energy transition. Grant preparation and business consultant, expert in access to EU funds for R&D, innovation projects and startups.
Tennille Bernard
With a career spanning product management at Cummins and Amazon, her current role excels as a Senior Manager in Platform Customer Success at American Express in Digital Product Ops.
Sara Cavagnero
PhD Researcher at Northumbria University and qualified IP lawyer admitted at the Italian Bar, Sara's work has devoted to the use of IP assets as private sustainability governance tools and the legal implications arising thereof. Her analysis is framed within the under-considered SMEs' perspective, and focused on suppliers along the value chain.
Stefano Chiavegati
Coach and business advisor. Strategic & Commercial Advisor, Business Development, Investor, Tech Enthusiast | Former GE, AMD Director.
Nicola Carù
Partner at RP Legalitax, he assists clients in matters of corporate and commercial law, both in M&A and venture capital and for ordinary assistance. He also assists various EuVECA funds in structuring and investing in social impact profiles.
Shyaam Ramkumar
Over 10 years of experience in sustainability and circular economy, scaling sustainability and circular economy-focused innovations using network theories and models.
Ksenia Kurileva
Innovation consultant and startup advisor supporting founders with sales strategy and delivering PoC projects.
Filippo Lombardi
Tech entrepreneur, executive manager and angel investor with 10 years experience across 3 continents in the e-commerce, marketplace, internet/SaaS industries.
Guillem Segarra Lopez
CEO at Happy Fresh, previously working as Operations Manager in the Southeast Asian startup unicorn Lazada.
Thibaud Chommeloux
Venture Partner at Antler, founder and angel investor, focused on supporting Tech & Impact startups in their path toward growth.
Massimiliano Tiana
C-level professional consultant at Deloitte, Retail and M&A, change management and turnaround in large multinational companies, private equity owned firms, and family corporations.
Vladislav Pavlov
Founder of Furtherance and Mentor. Helping early-stage technical founders acquire new customers and get funding.
Alessandro Defendi
Experience in coordinating the validation of innovative technologies, now working as technology principal at Eni Next, focusing on the assessment and the execution of investments in cleantech early stage companies.
Gerod Carfantan
Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, previously management consultant and business development manager at Cisco Systems, and partnerships and solution development manager at VMware, Siemens and EMC.
Paolo Meola
Board of Directors, CEO. Expert in digital transformation, angel investor, co-founder at one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agency in Italy.
Lu Ying
Operating at the intersection of circular economy, design, business strategy and emerging technology, driven by systems-level transformation and business model innovation.
Rocco Di Filippo
PhD, author of several scientific publications on machine learning and energy transition. Grant preparation and business consultant, expert in access to EU funds for R&D, innovation projects and startups.
Tennille Bernard
With a career spanning product management at Cummins and Amazon, her current role excels as a Senior Manager in Platform Customer Success at American Express in Digital Product Ops.
Sara Cavagnero
PhD Researcher at Northumbria University and qualified IP lawyer admitted at the Italian Bar, Sara's work has devoted to the use of IP assets as private sustainability governance tools and the legal implications arising thereof. Her analysis is framed within the under-considered SMEs' perspective, and focused on suppliers along the value chain.
Stefano Chiavegati
Coach and business advisor. Strategic & Commercial Advisor, Business Development, Investor, Tech Enthusiast | Former GE, AMD Director.
Nicola Carù
Partner at RP Legalitax, he assists clients in matters of corporate and commercial law, both in M&A and venture capital and for ordinary assistance. He also assists various EuVECA funds in structuring and investing in social impact profiles.
Shyaam Ramkumar
Over 10 years of experience in sustainability and circular economy, scaling sustainability and circular economy-focused innovations using network theories and models.
Ksenia Kurileva
Innovation consultant and startup advisor supporting founders with sales strategy and delivering PoC projects.

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Forest Valley catalyst team

A powerhouse team of entrepreneur, co-founders, and consultants qith dep expertise in fundraising for startups

Filippo Lombardi

Tech entrepreneur, executive manager and angel investor with 10 years experience across 3 continents in the e-commerce, marketplace, internet/SaaS industries.

Cosimo Biliotti

Project manager and consultant with degree in physical and astrophysics sciences. Managing partner in a startup investment holding company and angel investor. Science journalist specialized in digital transformation.

Thibaud Chommeloux

Venture Partner at Antler, founder and angel investor, focused on supporting Tech & Impact startups in their path toward growth.

Federico Cinque

Tech entrepreneur and strategy consultant. Experience as FinTech consultant in the Financial Services Industry, and as EduTech expert working with Italian business schools and universities.

Paolo Meola

Board of Directors, CEO. Expert in digital transformation, angel investor, co-founder at one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agency in Italy.

Guillem Segarra Lopez

CEO at Happy Fresh, previously working as Operations Manager in the Southeast Asian startup unicorn Lazada.

Filippo Lombardi
Tech entrepreneur, executive manager and angel investor with 10 years experience across 3 continents in the e-commerce, marketplace, internet/SaaS industries.
Cosimo Biliotti
Project manager and consultant with degree in physical and astrophysics sciences. Managing partner in a startup investment holding company and angel investor. Science journalist specialized in digital transformation.
Thibaud Chommeloux
Venture Partner at Antler, founder and angel investor, focused on supporting Tech & Impact startups in their path toward growth.
Federico Cinque
Tech entrepreneur and strategy consultant. Experience as FinTech consultant in the Financial Services Industry, and as EduTech expert working with Italian business schools and universities.
Paolo Meola
Board of Directors, CEO. Expert in digital transformation, angel investor, co-founder at one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agency in Italy.
Guillem Segarra Lopez
CEO at Happy Fresh, previously working as Operations Manager in the Southeast Asian startup unicorn Lazada.
Filippo Lombardi
Tech entrepreneur, executive manager and angel investor with 10 years experience across 3 continents in the e-commerce, marketplace, internet/SaaS industries.
Cosimo Biliotti
Project manager and consultant with degree in physical and astrophysics sciences. Managing partner in a startup investment holding company and angel investor. Science journalist specialized in digital transformation.
Thibaud Chommeloux
Venture Partner at Antler, founder and angel investor, focused on supporting Tech & Impact startups in their path toward growth.
Federico Cinque
Tech entrepreneur and strategy consultant. Experience as FinTech consultant in the Financial Services Industry, and as EduTech expert working with Italian business schools and universities.
Paolo Meola
Board of Directors, CEO. Expert in digital transformation, angel investor, co-founder at one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agency in Italy.
Guillem Segarra Lopez
CEO at Happy Fresh, previously working as Operations Manager in the Southeast Asian startup unicorn Lazada.
Filippo Lombardi
Tech entrepreneur, executive manager and angel investor with 10 years experience across 3 continents in the e-commerce, marketplace, internet/SaaS industries.
Cosimo Biliotti
Project manager and consultant with degree in physical and astrophysics sciences. Managing partner in a startup investment holding company and angel investor. Science journalist specialized in digital transformation.
Thibaud Chommeloux
Venture Partner at Antler, founder and angel investor, focused on supporting Tech & Impact startups in their path toward growth.
Federico Cinque
Tech entrepreneur and strategy consultant. Experience as FinTech consultant in the Financial Services Industry, and as EduTech expert working with Italian business schools and universities.
Paolo Meola
Board of Directors, CEO. Expert in digital transformation, angel investor, co-founder at one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agency in Italy.
Guillem Segarra Lopez
CEO at Happy Fresh, previously working as Operations Manager in the Southeast Asian startup unicorn Lazada.

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What they say about us

Forest Valley acceleration program really surprised us in positive. We have attended several accelerators and with FV we have perceived a very professional level, as well as a coherence with the promised objectives. Their very interactive workshops give the possibility to all of us to share our challenges and doubts, as well as get customized feedback.
MustHad
Startup
The Sandbox Program provided us with high quality content in little time.
Aichi Obiettivo 20
Startup
I found the overall Demo Day experience really smooth and efficient.
Demo Day attendee
Company
The Program is really useful and interesting, it improves your potential and changes your point of view about your project.
Aira
Startup
The Sandbox Program was a good opportunity to improve our presentation.
Greentech Innovators
Startup
The best thing is seeing the impact that innovation brings to climate change and the selection of startups at the Demo Day was very valuable.
PranaVentures
Investor
The Program gave me the opportunity to rethink and reflect on some points that I thought were unshakable.
IsCleanAir
Startup
The Program is run by knowledgeable individuals, and it offers high revenue potential for participants.
H-Aero
Startup
The Sandbox Program has been very valuable for Articae, allowing us to greatly improve our approach and value proposition to investors and clients.
Articae
Startup
The Sandbox Program gives you an opportunity to improve your fundraising skills and creates networking opportunities.
TerraPrima Group
Startup
Forest Valley’s Team is very engaged, the content of the Sandbox Program is very useful and helpful, and it was nice to get to know other startups.
Fabricure
Startup
The Sandbox Program is realistically fast, practical and goal-oriented.
Kinsect
Startup
The Program features a good learning process and good outreach to investors.
Aqua Alarm
Startup
The Program provides good insights and great networking opportunities.
Voodin Blades
Startup
The Demo Day was an incredible opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and connect with potential investors. Their hard work and dedication made the event a huge success!
Demo Day attendee
Investor
Forest Valley team's empathy and understanding make them truly unique. They know what startups need to succeed, and they have the expertise and experience to help them. They understand the challenges they face, and they're always there to lend a helping hand.
Grawindy
Startup
I really appreciated the Demo Day and I found inspiring most of the start-ups present.
Demo Day attendee
Investor
Forest Valley acceleration program really surprised us in positive. We have attended several accelerators and with FV we have perceived a very professional level, as well as a coherence with the promised objectives. Their very interactive workshops give the possibility to all of us to share our challenges and doubts, as well as get customized feedback.
MustHad
Startup
The Sandbox Program provided us with high quality content in little time.
Aichi Obiettivo 20
Startup
I found the overall Demo Day experience really smooth and efficient.
Demo Day attendee
Company
The Program is really useful and interesting, it improves your potential and changes your point of view about your project.
Aira
Startup
The Sandbox Program was a good opportunity to improve our presentation.
Greentech Innovators
Startup
The best thing is seeing the impact that innovation brings to climate change and the selection of startups at the Demo Day was very valuable.
PranaVentures
Investor
The Program gave me the opportunity to rethink and reflect on some points that I thought were unshakable.
IsCleanAir
Startup
The Program is run by knowledgeable individuals, and it offers high revenue potential for participants.
H-Aero
Startup
The Sandbox Program has been very valuable for Articae, allowing us to greatly improve our approach and value proposition to investors and clients.
Articae
Startup
The Sandbox Program gives you an opportunity to improve your fundraising skills and creates networking opportunities.
TerraPrima Group
Startup
Forest Valley’s Team is very engaged, the content of the Sandbox Program is very useful and helpful, and it was nice to get to know other startups.
Fabricure
Startup
The Sandbox Program is realistically fast, practical and goal-oriented.
Kinsect
Startup
The Program features a good learning process and good outreach to investors.
Aqua Alarm
Startup
The Program provides good insights and great networking opportunities.
Voodin Blades
Startup
The Demo Day was an incredible opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and connect with potential investors. Their hard work and dedication made the event a huge success!
Demo Day attendee
Investor
Forest Valley team's empathy and understanding make them truly unique. They know what startups need to succeed, and they have the expertise and experience to help them. They understand the challenges they face, and they're always there to lend a helping hand.
Grawindy
Startup
I really appreciated the Demo Day and I found inspiring most of the start-ups present.
Demo Day attendee
Investor
Forest Valley acceleration program really surprised us in positive. We have attended several accelerators and with FV we have perceived a very professional level, as well as a coherence with the promised objectives. Their very interactive workshops give the possibility to all of us to share our challenges and doubts, as well as get customized feedback.
MustHad
Startup
The Sandbox Program provided us with high quality content in little time.
Aichi Obiettivo 20
Startup
I found the overall Demo Day experience really smooth and efficient.
Demo Day attendee
Company
The Program is really useful and interesting, it improves your potential and changes your point of view about your project.
Aira
Startup
The Sandbox Program was a good opportunity to improve our presentation.
Greentech Innovators
Startup
The best thing is seeing the impact that innovation brings to climate change and the selection of startups at the Demo Day was very valuable.
PranaVentures
Investor
The Program gave me the opportunity to rethink and reflect on some points that I thought were unshakable.
IsCleanAir
Startup
The Program is run by knowledgeable individuals, and it offers high revenue potential for participants.
H-Aero
Startup
The Sandbox Program has been very valuable for Articae, allowing us to greatly improve our approach and value proposition to investors and clients.
Articae
Startup
The Sandbox Program gives you an opportunity to improve your fundraising skills and creates networking opportunities.
TerraPrima Group
Startup
Forest Valley’s Team is very engaged, the content of the Sandbox Program is very useful and helpful, and it was nice to get to know other startups.
Fabricure
Startup
The Sandbox Program is realistically fast, practical and goal-oriented.
Kinsect
Startup
The Program features a good learning process and good outreach to investors.
Aqua Alarm
Startup
The Program provides good insights and great networking opportunities.
Voodin Blades
Startup
The Demo Day was an incredible opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and connect with potential investors. Their hard work and dedication made the event a huge success!
Demo Day attendee
Investor
Forest Valley team's empathy and understanding make them truly unique. They know what startups need to succeed, and they have the expertise and experience to help them. They understand the challenges they face, and they're always there to lend a helping hand.
Grawindy
Startup
I really appreciated the Demo Day and I found inspiring most of the start-ups present.
Demo Day attendee
Investor

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