Plug and Play, deeptech analyst

Roberto Sampietro is an Investment Manager and Innovation Consultant at Plug and Play Tech Center, a leading open innovation and venture capital platform. In this role, he supports deep tech companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Schaeffler, NXP Semiconductors, STMicroelectronics, DXC Technology, and Bosch in identifying and executing technical collaborations with startups in the automotive, manufacturing, and semiconductor sectors. In parallel, he manages the investment pipeline for family offices, CVCs, and Plug and Play’s thematic funds, focusing on highly technological deep tech companies. With a hybrid profile in engineering and finance, alongside experience in startups and IT, he helps early-stage founders build solid investment cases and avoid mistakes that could compromise their investability in the medium term.