Is your next venture worth it? Let's prove it.
From thesis to traction. SUBLIME Ventures uses battle-tested methodologies and AI to identify, validate, and launch initiatives that grow revenue and de-risk investments - enabling you to decide with confidence without the overhead of a big consultancy.
Founder-led by Riccardo Ongaro · Experience across Boutique Consulting, Corporates, Scale-Ups & Venture Studios
Most organisations fail at venturing because they execute before they validate.
They rely on opinions, not the right data. But SUBLIME changed the equation:
The thinking behind it: why venture building starts with de-risking
Service Offerings
A focused suite of capabilities designed to identify signals, validate the new, build & scale the proven, and innovate the core
Venture Building & Scale-Up
Stop guessing. Bridge the gap between Idea to Product (0→1) to your first €1M+ in revenue (1→N).
- Venture building (0-1): Validate, Architect, MVP & Launch your venture
- Interim execution (1-N): GTM, Sales & Ops leadership to Scale ventures
- Fundraising: Preparing ventures for investments (Pre/Seed, Series A)
- Ventures Portfolio acceleration & operational support
Core Innovation & AI
Future-proof the core. Apply venture methods and pragmatic AI to existing business units, unlocking startup-level speed.
- AI Readiness & Application: Apply AI where it creates real business value
- Processes: Automate workflows using low-code, AI, agents and SaaS
- Strategic Pivots: Fix stalled business models to unlock new growth
- Fractional Innovation: Senior execution to accelerate core initiatives
Track Record
Proven results across industries and geographies
Fintech & Real Estate
Saving capital through rigorous (in)validation
Activity
Performed deep-dive market analysis, customer discovery interviews, and competitive landscape assessment for a proposed fintech venture.
Result
Advised client not to proceed after identifying critical gaps in desirability and viability, saving an estimated €2M+ in potential losses.
Fintech & Real Estate
Saving capital through rigorous (in)validation
Activity
Performed deep-dive market analysis, customer discovery interviews, and competitive landscape assessment for a proposed fintech venture.
Result
Advised client not to proceed after identifying critical gaps in desirability and viability, saving an estimated €2M+ in potential losses.
FMCG New Venture
New Venture validation and secured ~€3M funding
Activity
From a shortlist of ventures, we conducted a market validation, tested business model, and created investor-ready materials for a food-supplement brand within 3 months.
Result
Secured ~€3M in internal funding for a giant FMCG company thanks to validation, business case and financials, and defined GTM plan including supply chain and distribution channels.
FMCG New Venture
New Venture validation and secured ~€3M funding
Activity
From a shortlist of ventures, we conducted a market validation, tested business model, and created investor-ready materials for a food-supplement brand within 3 months.
Result
Secured ~€3M in internal funding for a giant FMCG company thanks to validation, business case and financials, and defined GTM plan including supply chain and distribution channels.
Mobility Scale-Up
Launched from Zero and scaled to €3M+ Revenue
Activity
Launched a new business vertical for a European Mobility Unicorn through localisation, market positioning, and hands-on GTM execution.
Result
Revenue grew from zero to over €3M annually and built a 10-person team in a highly competitive market.
Mobility Scale-Up
Launched from Zero and scaled to €3M+ Revenue
Activity
Launched a new business vertical for a European Mobility Unicorn through localisation, market positioning, and hands-on GTM execution.
Result
Revenue grew from zero to over €3M annually and built a 10-person team in a highly competitive market.