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Key people at Insiders.
Insiders is a boutique early-stage venture capital firm investing in promising startups, based in Europe. The firm provides strategic support, operational guidance, and extensive connections beyond just capital, emphasizing speed and conviction to help portfolio companies grow effectively from seed to scale. Founded by entrepreneurs Niccolò Maisto and Michele Attisani, Insiders leverages their deep experience from co-founding and successfully exiting the esports platform FACEIT. This prior venture was sold for $1.5 billion in 2022 as part of a merger with ESL, creating the ESL FACEIT Group, a major global esports entity with employees in over 30 countries. Insiders focuses its early-stage investments across high-growth sectors including AI, SaaS, fintech, and gaming, aiming to back founders with strong potential. The firm is funded through the founders' own resources, reflecting their commitment to fostering new entrepreneurial success.
Insiders has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $2.0M Seed in Ewake in October 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | Ewake | $2.0M Seed | Connect Ventures | Amirhossein Malekzadeh, 2100 Ventures, 50 Partners, Notion Capital |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Architect AI | $5.0M Seed | Malin Posern | Northzone, Passion Capital, Bernhard Niesner, Johann "hansi" Hansmann, Concept Ventures |
Key people at Insiders.
