Massimiliano Masciarelli

Co-founded a deeptech startup developing the world's first Single Stage to Orbit micro-launcher, with the mission of radically simplifying access to space. Led all financial and operational functions from pre-seed through wind-down. – Raised €7M across 2 investment rounds, managing business planning, pitch process and closing – Secured over €1 M in Italian public grants and tenders, managing application, reporting and institutional relationships end-to-end – Built and maintained budgeting, controlling and financial reporting systems from scratch – Delivered regular financial reporting to institutional investors and fund managers – Oversaw administration and operations for a team of 30 people – Managed company wind-down including investor communication, legal process and team transition

Supported business development for a startup building modular autonomous buses. Gained early exposure to deeptech fundraising and go-to-market strategy.