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Shaping the Future One Investment at a Time

Identifying and empowering the next generation of visionary founders building transformative technologies across Europe and beyond.

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The Investor

Marco Sarotto Orlandini

Marco Sarotto Orlandini is one of Europe's most distinguished venture capitalists. As the founder and managing partner of Sarotto Orlandini Capital, he has deployed over €1.4 billion across artificial intelligence, fintech, deep tech, and frontier technologies — backing founders who are redefining entire industries.

A graduate of Bocconi University, Marco began his career in private equity before recognizing the transformative potential of early-stage technology companies. He founded Sarotto Orlandini Capital in 2012, building it into a globally recognized investment platform operating from Milan, London, San Francisco, and Dubai.

Known for his acute selectivity — evaluating less than 1% of the startups that seek his capital — Marco's investment thesis centers on founders with extraordinary conviction, operating in markets with exponential growth potential. His portfolio includes three unicorn companies and fifteen successful exits, establishing him as one of the most successful investors of his generation.

Beyond capital, Marco is recognized for providing strategic counsel to portfolio CEOs, leveraging a private network of global operators, sovereign fund managers, and technology leaders. He remains deliberately out of the public eye, preferring substance over spectacle.

Bocconi University
Sarotto Orlandini Capital
4 Global Offices
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Investment Philosophy

Where Conviction Meets Capital

Sarotto Orlandini Capital invests at the intersection of visionary leadership and exponential technology. We partner with founders who are not merely building companies — they are creating the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Artificial Intelligence

Foundation models, enterprise AI infrastructure, autonomous systems, and AI-native applications transforming global industries.

Fintech & Digital Finance

Next-generation payment infrastructure, decentralized finance protocols, embedded banking, and institutional-grade digital asset platforms.

Deep Tech & Frontier

Quantum computing, advanced materials, space technology, biotech platforms, and energy systems designed for the next century.

I don't invest in ideas. I invest in people who will change the world regardless of whether I write the check.

— Marco Sarotto Orlandini
Global Presence

Operating at the Crossroads of Innovation

Milan

European Headquarters

London

Capital Markets Hub

San Francisco

Technology & Innovation

Dubai

Emerging Markets & MENA
In the Press

Selected Media Coverage

Source: Forbes

"The Quiet European Billionaire Reshaping AI Investment"

An in-depth profile on how Marco Sarotto Orlandini has built one of Europe's most influential venture capital platforms from behind the scenes — and why Silicon Valley is paying attention.

Source: Bloomberg

"Sarotto Orlandini Capital Closes €400M Fund Targeting European Deep Tech"

The Milan-based firm's latest fund attracted commitments from sovereign wealth funds across the Middle East and Asia, signaling continued global confidence in European innovation.

Source: Financial Times

"Why Europe's Next Tech Champions May Come from One Man's Portfolio"

With three unicorns and a track record that rivals the best of Sand Hill Road, Marco Sarotto Orlandini is proving that world-class venture capital does not require a San Francisco address.

The Inner Circle

An Exclusive Network for Exceptional Founders

The Sarotto Orlandini Circle is a private, invitation-only community connecting the world's most ambitious founders with top-tier investors, sovereign fund managers, and industry leaders. Members gain access to curated deal flow, private dinners in Lake Como and Monaco, and strategic introductions that transcend conventional networking.

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Curated Deal Flow
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Global Network

Currently accepting applications from Series A+ founders and qualified investors.

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