Rancilio Cube "Young Guns" - Emerging VCs in Milano - FULLY BOOKED

​YOUNG GUNS – Emerging VCs @ La Cantalupa

​📍 Azienda Agricola La Cantalupa, Milan

​🗓 Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (with countryside aperitivo)

​Rancilio Cube SICAF is pleased to invite its LPs, friends, and partners to YOUNG GUNS, a special evening dedicated to the European early-stage venture capital ecosystem — featuring a lineup of exceptional guests.

​Curated by Inés Makula

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​Young Guns is an exclusive gathering designed by Rancilio Cube SICAF to spotlight the next wave of European venture capital talent. Set in the serene countryside of Il Leprone estate, the event offers a rare opportunity for GPs, LPs, and selected investors to exchange ideas, forge connections, and explore the evolving landscape of early-stage innovation.

​Through a curated mix of sport, conversation, and stargazing, the day celebrates courage, insight, and long-term vision in venture investing.

​📅 Agenda

​18:00–19:15 | Panel Discussions – Moderated by Inès Makula

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• ​Panel 1: “European VC Today: Beyond the Atlantic Mirror”

  • ​Featuring:

    • ​Guzel Gumerova (Rancilio Cube IC, ex-Speedinvest)

    • ​Andrea Gennarini (2100 Ventures)

    • ​Massimo Ruffoni (Rancilio Cube)

    • ​Ash Fontana (ex-Zetta Ventures)

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• ​Panel 2: “Emerging Managers: Edge, Ambition & Fund Design”

• ​Featuring:

  • ​Antoine Boulanger (Apollo Health Ventures, Partner)

  • ​Kevin Costa (Belief Capital, Founder)

  • ​Jone Vaituleviciute (Firstpick, Managing Partner)

  • ​Gideon Valkin (Andrena Ventures, Founder & Solo GP)

  • ​Philipp Moehring (Tiny VC, Partner)

  • ​Anthony Hayhoe (Picus Capital, Head of IR)

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• ​19:15–21:00 | Aperitivo & Garden Dinner

• ​Seasonal cuisine by Le Gourmet, natural wines, and a DJ set.

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• ​21:00–23:00 | Moonlight Stargazing

• ​Optional telescope session with an astronomer for 30 guests.

​👥 Speaker Bios

​Inès Makula – Moderator

​Content & Events at Rancilio Cube, founder of Made IT podcast, expert in storytelling and cultural design.

​Guzel Gumerova

​IC Member at Rancilio Cube, ex-Speedinvest Partner. 20+ years in VC, fintech, and PE. Strategic advisor and board member.

​Andrea Gennarini

​Co-founder of 2100 Ventures, Milan–London based early-stage fund. Ex-BCG, focused on operationally embedded VC.

​Massimo Ruffoni

​Chief Investment Officer at Rancilio Cube. Leads manager selection and portfolio design. Ex Dow and KPMG manager.

​Ash Fontana

​Author of The AI-First Company, co-founder of Zetta Ventures. Early investor in Kaggle and Canva. AI ecosystem veteran.

​Antoine Boulanger

​Partner at Apollo Health Ventures. Former Forbion investor with board experience across biotech startups. PhD in molecular medicine.

​Kevin Costa

​Founder of Belief Capital, a mission-driven early-stage fund. Former PetsApp operator and investor at La Famiglia. Focus on impact tech.

​Jone Vaituleviciute

​Managing Partner at Firstpick (Vilnius). Early-stage VC with a platform model, deep in Baltics and CEE ecosystems.

​Gideon Valkin

​Solo GP at Andrena Ventures (London). Former Monzo and ClearScore exec. Invests in high-caliber spinouts from tech unicorns.

​Philipp Moehring

​Founding Partner of Tiny VC (Berlin). Pre-seed specialist, ex-AngelList Europe, with 200+ startups in his track record.

​Anthony Hayhoe

​Head of Investor Relations at Picus Capital. Ex-UBS and Titanbay. Works closely with global LPs to scale early-stage platforms.

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