About NextSTEP
NextSTEP, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2022, is based in Venezia, Italy. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 9 startups in sectors like Environment Tech, Energy Tech. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include ClearWatt, GEVI and getswitch.io. The program is backed by a team of 4 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United Kingdom. Its latest investment was a $1.68M Seed round in Ganiga on Oct 20, 2026 along with Vivenda.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2022
Location
Venezia, Italy
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
NextSTEP's List of Top Investments
NextSTEP has a portfolio of 9 companies. Their most notable investments include ClearWatt and GEVI.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom and Italy. They have invested in Environment Tech, Energy Tech, Food and Agriculture Tech and 7 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by NextSTEP:
1. ClearWatt
Vehicle management platform for vehicle owners. The platform offers features like battery health checker, valuation, vehicle management, and more.
Key facts about ClearWatt
2. GEVI
Developer of intelligent vertical axis wind turbines. It designs and builds intelligent wind turbines with active blade pitch control using flexible hardware and artificial intelligence.
Key facts about GEVI
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Pontedera (Italy)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3.13M
- Employee Count: 19 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: 360 Capital Partners, CDP Venture Capital and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 14, 2025, $*****
3. getswitch.io
Developer of AI-driven software for mobility and logistics optimization. The company provides tools for demand forecasting, fleet management, and operational efficiency. It offers solutions for shared mobility, third-party logistics, and last-mile delivery. The software assists with vehicle purchasing, positioning, and pricing. The company's technology supports infrastructure planning and policy simulation.
Key facts about getswitch.io
- Founded Year: 2019
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.13M
- Employee Count: 9 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: EIT Urban Mobility, Berkeley SkyDeck and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Feb 07, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Leafr
Network of sustainability consultants providing carbon accounting and strategy services. These professionals assist organizations with life cycle assessments, regulatory reporting, climate risk analysis, and supply chain due diligence. They facilitate the development of decarbonization roadmaps, science-based targets, and nature-positive strategies. The service model connects businesses with individuals who possess technical expertise in environmental frameworks and sustainability compliance. These consultants manage project delivery, data analysis, and disclosure preparation to support organizational environmental objectives.
Key facts about Leafr
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $758K
- Employee Count: 37 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Venture Catalysts, Haatch and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Feb 24, 2025, $*****
5. Agrisky
Developer of robotic plant intelligence systems for smart greenhouses. The technology utilizes autonomous scanners equipped with computer vision and artificial intelligence to monitor crop health, identify early signs of stress or disease, and provide yield predictions. The system operates on rail infrastructure to collect plant-level data without disrupting daily cultivation activities. By transforming visual observations into actionable insights, the platform assists growers in managing production efficiency and reducing crop losses. PF = No
Key facts about Agrisky
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Roma (Italy)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $300K
- Employee Count: 3 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: CDP Venture Capital, NextSTEP and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, 2026, $*****
NextSTEP's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
NextSTEP has invested in 9 companies over the last 3 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 3 years. In 2025, it made 3 investments, while as of Oct 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Ganiga.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NextSTEP's Investments by Stage
NextSTEP has made 9 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.09M.NextSTEP's Investments by Sector
NextSTEP has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Environment Tech, Sustainability Tech, Energy Tech, Auto Tech and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 8 Tech companies, 6 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 3 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 3 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Environment Tech | 5 |
Sustainability Tech | 5 |
Energy Tech | 3 |
Auto Tech | 2 |
High Tech | 2 |
Others | 7 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
NextSTEP's Investments by Geography
NextSTEP has made most investments in United Kingdom (4), followed by Italy where it has made 3 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | 4 |
Italy | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
NextSTEP's recent investments
NextSTEP has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - Ganiga.Here are the most recent investments by NextSTEP:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 20, 2026 | Italy | Seed | 3962 | ||
Oct 14, 2025 | Italy | Seed | 5497 | [+1] | |
Feb 24, 2025 | United Kingdom | Seed | 9647 | [+1] | |
Feb 07, 2025 | - | Seed | 2020 | [+5] | |
Nov 18, 2024 | United Kingdom | Seed | 9638 | [+7] |
Team profile of NextSTEP
NextSTEP has a team of 4 members including 1 Partner and 1 Principal located in United Kingdom and Italy. NextSTEP's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of NextSTEP
Over the past 3 years, 22 investors have co-invested in NextSTEP's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before NextSTEP: Prova, Berkeley SkyDeck and 1 other have invested in rounds before NextSTEP. There is 1 company where Prova has invested before NextSTEP and 1 company where Berkeley SkyDeck has invested before NextSTEP.
- Top Co-investors of NextSTEP: 18 investors entered a company along with NextSTEP. These include investors like 360 Capital Partners (1 company).
- Invested after NextSTEP: FoodSeed (1 company) is the only investor which has invested in NextSTEP's portfolio after their investments.
Recent News related to NextSTEP
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VC NextSTEP allocates €1.6 million to fuel CleanTech growth in 2025EU-Startups•Jan 27, 2025•NextSTEP
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London and Milan-based NextSTEP invests €590k in UK CleanTech startups to drive sustainable innovationEU-Startups•Dec 02, 2024•NextSTEP, NextEnergy Group, Pulpatronics, ClearWatt and 2 others
