Developing world-class
tecnology business to
unlock human potential
Partnering with visionary entrepreneurs at the intersection of technology and human potential, including EdTech, Future of Work, Lifelong Learning and Wellbeing.
A growth catalyst for market-defining technology businesses. Driving economic and societal prosperity by unlocking human potential with innovation
The values that guide us
ZNEXT seeks partnerships with curious, resilient, and adaptable first-time and serial founders. They are knowledge hunters who, embrace challenges, blend data with gut instinct and bring vibrant energy to every endeavour.
Knowledge hunters
Relentlessly curious, always asking questions.
Adaptable
Learn from failure, continuously evolving, and embracing change.
Data-backed human instinct
Blending scientific data and analytics with gut instinct.
Vibrant leaders
Energise teams and unlock human potential.
Commercial conviction
Unwavering in vision but commercially pragmatic, prioritising product-market-fit.
Unlocking
potential
Unlocking Potential
Developing world-class technologies to unlock human potential
Venture building
Do you have the ambition to build a world-class technology business and the vision to make it a reality? Do you need capital, operational firepower and a partner to build with? The ZNEXT venture builder may be your next best step.
M&A
Do you have a solid, revenue-generating business but need a partner to help take it to the next stage? Speak to ZNEXT about how we can level-up your technology, drive scale into your business, and help realise its full potential.
An ambitious team, working with you to unlock human potential
We are a team of former founders and operators, bringing experience from global technology companies, financial services, traditional education and EdTech. We leverage our skills, experience, and global network to help you succeed.
Join the ZNEXT ecosystem
Still have questions about venture building?
To find out more about our approach and expertise, please get in touch: hello@znext.io
ZNEXT will collaborate with visionary entrepreneurs in Italy and beyond through a venture builder model, as well as launching an M&A vehicle to buy majority stakes in startups and established businesses with high growth potential.
ZNEXT will act as a growth catalyst for the market-defining technology businesses that will empower individuals and organizations to not only navigate but thrive amidst constant evolution, which is now accelerating at a generational pace.
The investment thesis will focus on EdTech, the Future of Work, Lifelong Learning and Wellbeing technology.
Our mission is to develop world-class technology businesses focused on unlocking human potential.
ZNEXT is backed by the Italian publishing house, Zanichelli Editore, which has committed an initial €60 million.
ZNEXT is part of the Zanichelli Group’s wider innovation strategy, which began with Zanichelli Venture – the early-stage venture capital arm of the Zanichelli Group, led by Director Enrico Poli.
ZNEXT will complement Zanichelli Venture by offering venture building and M&A partnership opportunities to founders building learning technologies.
Founded in 1859, Zanichelli Editore publishes textbooks for schools, universities and the workplace. Alongside traditional books and resources, it has online resources and learning materials available through laZ – a digital portal for both learning and teaching.
Zanichelli Editore was the first Italian publishing house to translate Darwin's "On the Origin of Species". It is highly regarded for its contributions to education, particularly in subjects such as mathematics, science, and language studies.