# Argo accelerator

> Argo accelerator is a VC fund backing Information Technology, Sports and Travel. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Jun 2026
- Lead investor: 67%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- Website: https://www.argoaccelerator.com

Argo accelerator is a VC fund focused on Information Technology and Sports. Argo is the acceleration program Created on the initiative of CDP Venture Capital in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Argo is the National Network of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti's (hereinafter referred to as the "Acceleration Program") acceleration program for startups that develop cutting-edge products and services for thetravel and hospitality industries.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Information Technology | 2 | 67% |
| Sports | 1 | 33% |
| Travel | 1 | 33% |
| Internet | 1 | 33% |
| Outdoors | 1 | 33% |

7 industries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ulisses | Ulisses is an innovative Italian deep-tech startup specializing in industrial IoT infrastructure, asset tracking, and smart mobility solutions. | $1.3M | Seed | Jun 10, 2026 |  |
| Intuos | Intuos brings innovation to the General Aviation Industry through a digital and data driven service platform, that combines software, IoT devices and AI analytic solutions to increase productivity, cost efficiency and safety, while transforming aircraft asset management | $854.1K | Seed | Feb 16, 2026 |  |
| Mapo Tapo | Mapo Tapo is the climbing travel platform, where users can plan and book authentic experiences off-the-beaten track, handled by local guides and hosts. Our mission is to develop extreme sport tourism in remote locations as a way to bring economic growth in a responsible manner, respecting the environment and making local communities thrive. | $1.3M | Seed | Sep 23, 2024 |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Human Company](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/human-company) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Intesa Sanpaolo](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/intesa-sanpaolo) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/intesa-sanpaolo-innovation-center) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Scuola Italiana di Ospitalità](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/scuola-italiana-di-ospitalit%C3%A0) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Techstars](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/techstars) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Ventive Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ventive-group) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Argo accelerator invest in?

Argo accelerator invests primarily in Information Technology, Sports and Travel startups, most often at Seed stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Italy. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Argo accelerator last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Argo accelerator closed in Jun 2026. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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