Luigi Bajetti

Location: USA

Luigi Bajetti is co-founder and general partner of Lombard street Ventures. He is a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience owning and managing technology and Internet companies.

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About Luigi Bajetti

Number of Portfolio Companies 4
Location USA

Luigi Bajetti is co-founder and general partner of Lombard street Ventures. He is a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience owning and managing technology and Internet companies. He learned how a company can go global by working in his third-generation multinational family business, the Lucchini Group, a world leader in high-speed rail components. From a young age, all of his endeavors were entrepreneurial. Since 1998, he has launched various technology companies, including a primary Internet service company in Italy and a private online photo-sharing service in the Bay Area. He has extensive experience building early-stage company teams, products and going to market, and a deep understanding of the technology and telecommunications industry. Since 2013, he has become a regular investor and advisor in Silicon Valley-based startups. He specialized in venture capital at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.

Managing Partner & Founder at Lombardstreet Ventures

Professional Summary

Seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with over 25 years of experience in technology and internet-based companies. Proven track record in early-stage investments, having invested in 20+ US startups valued at over $30 billion combined, including nine unicorns. Extensive expertise in building early-stage company teams, developing products, and executing go-to-market strategies, with deep understanding of the tech and telecommunications industry.

Professional Experience

Managing Partner & Founder Lombardstreet Ventures | January 2016 – Present

Lead pre-seed and seed-stage investments in US-based companies, with a focus on Silicon Valley
Specialize in B2B Software, SaaS Applications, Developer Tools, Infrastructure Software, API-First Platforms, Open Source, and AI
Successfully invested in and guided multiple startups to unicorn status
Evaluate and identify high-potential early-stage companies with demonstrated market traction

Board Member iTAL Foundation | January 2024 – Present

Foster professional development and entrepreneurship within Italian and Italian-American community
Facilitate connections between the USA and Italy to promote excellence and innovation
Support educational and networking programs for business and technology leadership

Contributor – Inside Silicon Valley Millionaire Magazine | July 2020 – December 2021