Faithful venture for a better world.
Fidelis Ventures is a 501(c)(3) investment firm specializing in alternative investments, including real estate development and venture capital. Our investments are guided by the social and ethical principles of the Catholic Church, with the overarching goal of promoting the betterment of mankind.
[01]Investments
Your investment is allocated to one of our funds and provides capital to non-profits, startup companies, and educational institutions that are ethically aligned with the Catholic Church. You may choose which funds to invest in based on the fund’s mission, potential returns, and risk profile. At the end of the investment term, the present value of your investment will be paid out to you. At that point, you will have the option to share a portion of your returns with our non-profit partners or to keep the entire value of your investment.
[02]Donations
As a 501(c)3 non-profit venture fund, you can make a tax-deductible donation to Fidelis Ventures. These donations are invested in one of our funds and each year the proceeds are donated to the non-profit organization of your choice. This means that a one-time donation to Fidelis Ventures can provide support for your favorite charities indefinitely.
Fidelis Ventures is also eligible to manage funds from donor-advised funds and endowments of other mission-aligned non-profit organizations. This allows organizations to diversify their portfolio with a wide range of alternative investments, while supporting organizations aligned with their faith.
As partners with CatholicTech, we provide access to research facilities, faculty, and skilled graduates to support your growth, with a presence in both Italy and the U.S. For Italian startups, we collaborate closely with the CDP to create additional growth opportunities. Committed to ethical practices, we offer guidance on ethical issues and foster a “founder-friendly” approach, prioritizing mutual growth over the typical competitive nature of venture capital.