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Gianfranco Filice

Gianfranco Filice

Pre-seed VC Partner, FinTech and AI investor, Stanford alum

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Menlo Park, California
San Francisco, California
Joined December 2024
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Gianfranco Filice is an accomplished early-stage venture capital investor, currently a Partner at OVO Fund, a pre-seed institutional VC firm. His investment thesis spans fintech, AI applications, and Web3, where he focuses on nurturing teams and backing pioneering infrastructure technologies. gianfranco+2
Filice possesses a strong foundation in finance and technology, having gained experience as a TMT investment banker at Barclays Capital and interned at prestigious firms such as Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, and Matrix Partners. This diverse background contributes to his strategic insights in venture investing. beehiiv+2
An entrepreneur from a young age, Gianfranco founded Ripple Design, a social good clothing company, when he was just 14. This early venture, which generated funding through a Kickstarter campaign and supported charitable causes, highlights his innovative spirit and commitment to making an impact. wordpress+2
Gianfranco is a first-generation college student who graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Economics in 2020. His academic achievements are underscored by receiving a $100,000 scholarship from the Ronald McDonald House Charities. gianfranco+2
He actively contributes to the startup ecosystem and shares his expertise through writing and mentorship. He publishes a newsletter with essays on technology, startups, and personal development, and volunteers as a business mentor for SCORE's San Francisco Chapter. gianfranco+2

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An Interview with Investor Gianfranco Filice on His Recent Investment Pledge Finance

February 1, 2022

An interview where Gianfranco discusses his background, his role as a venture investment partner at OVO Fund, and his rationale for investing in Pledge Finance. He shares insights on major pain points in crypto lending and borrowing, and his predictions for the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector.

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Gianfranco's Newsletter

Gianfranco actively writes about technologies at the bleeding edge, focusing on applying a first-principles approach. He publishes monthly reading lists and essays on topics such as AI, startup strategy, finance, writing, and self-improvement.

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Gianfranco volunteers as a business mentor for SCORE's San Francisco Chapter, demonstrating a commitment to supporting other entrepreneurs. webflow

Gianfranco is conversationally proficient in Italian. webflow