Moonstone is an Italian early-stage venture fund that backs visionary founders addressing humanity's most critical challenges over the next 30 years, with a focus on planetary health and systemic sustainability issues. The firm is committed to supporting up to 60 startups and takes a founder-friendly approach with a streamlined selection process typically completed within two weeks. Moonstone follows a "nose in, hands out" philosophy, providing initial capital and then connecting founders with a network of experts while focusing deeper support on startups that align most closely with their mission. The portfolio includes companies working on carbon capture and ocean acidification (Limenet), bioplastic alternatives to fossil-fuel plastics (Kelpi), and innovations in psychedelic mental health treatment. The fund primarily engages in proactive outreach while remaining open to applications from ambitious founders tackling planetary-scale problems.

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