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Dolomites EditionSept 11, 2026
Young Guns. Mountain Blaze of Glory
A curated gathering for venture capital investors and family offices to connect in an intimate Alpine setting in the Dolomites.
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The Format
A curated VC and Family Office gathering in the Dolomites.
Designed for meaningful networking, it combines high-level conversations with local food, mountain culture, and immersive outdoor experiences.
Participation in the Young Guns Summit on Sept 11 is complimentary for the selected attendees. The full experience, including program, food and on-site activities, is hosted by the organizers.
"For Rancilio Cube, Young Guns represents a unique opportunity to continue identifying and backing the next generation of European venture capital managers. Bringing this community to the Dolomites allows us to connect exceptional emerging GPs with international investors in an environment designed to foster long-term relationships and investment opportunities."
— Luca Rancilio, CEO, Rancilio Cube SICAF
From Milan and London to the Dolomites
A curated community of LPs, emerging GPs and venture leaders.
Past editions in Milan and London brought together fund builders and investors shaping the next wave of European venture. Next stop, the Dolomites.
Luca Rancilio
CEO · Rancilio Cube
Andrea Gennarini
Managing Partner · 2100 Ventures
Ash Fontana
Co-Founder · Zetta Venture Partners
Anthony Hayhoe
Head of IR · Picus Capital
Philipp Moehring
Co-Founder · Tiny VC
Antoine Boulanger
Investor · Apollo Health Ventures
Jone Vaituleviciute
Managing Partner · Firstpick
Gideon Valkin
Founder & Solo GP · Andrena Ventures
Kevin Costa
Founder & Solo GP · Belief Capital
Chris Corbishley
Managing Partner · BNVT Capital
Ramzi Rafih
Founder & Solo GP · No Label Ventures
Gloria Baeuerlein
Founding Partner · Puzzle Ventures
Jaroslav Trojan
Investor · N1 Ventures
Candice du Fretay
Founding Partner · Outlier Grove
Ariel Rahamim
Investor · Movacap
Luca Rancilio
CEO · Rancilio Cube
Andrea Gennarini
Managing Partner · 2100 Ventures
Ash Fontana
Co-Founder · Zetta Venture Partners
Anthony Hayhoe
Head of IR · Picus Capital
Philipp Moehring
Co-Founder · Tiny VC
Antoine Boulanger
Investor · Apollo Health Ventures
Jone Vaituleviciute
Managing Partner · Firstpick
Gideon Valkin
Founder & Solo GP · Andrena Ventures
Kevin Costa
Founder & Solo GP · Belief Capital
Chris Corbishley
Managing Partner · BNVT Capital
Ramzi Rafih
Founder & Solo GP · No Label Ventures
Gloria Baeuerlein
Founding Partner · Puzzle Ventures
Jaroslav Trojan
Investor · N1 Ventures
Candice du Fretay
Founding Partner · Outlier Grove
Ariel Rahamim
Investor · Movacap
The Circle
A format by Rancilio Cube.
An international venture capital fund of funds investing across top-tier and emerging managers, with a strong focus on building authentic relationships between global GPs and Italian capital through curated experiences, scouting and ecosystem building.
In collaboration with To The Peak.
Italy's only startup event ignited by Slush, now in its 3rd edition, taking place in Bolzano from Sept 9 to 11, 2026.
The Program
Build your own journey.
Complementary experiences for a full immersion into Europe's top venture capital scene. Join the full week or pick the events that best match your interests and schedule.
Sept 11Dolomites
Young Guns
The summit day.
An exclusive, invitation-led gathering for VC fund managers and family offices set in a refined Alpine environment in the heart of the Dolomites.
- Curated talks and keynote sessions
- VC and LP roundtables
- Investment thesis presentations
- Structured and unstructured networking
Sept 12 to 13Hotel Proselis
Dolomites Extension
Stay on the mountain.
A curated weekend with alpine activities, wine tasting, local gastronomy, horseback riding and a private castle visit. Please complete the participation request form and indicate in the form if you are interested in staying for the entire weekend in the Dolomites. You will be contacted by mid-July with all the detailed information.
The VisionApply to be a speaker →
Emerging managers are the new engine of early-stage venture.
They are nimble, focused and willing to experiment with structure, strategy and vision. Across Europe, they are shaping a new wave of funds, from solo GPs to sector specialists and regional champions.
Young Guns was created to support them, not only with capital, but with conversation, community and long-term alignment.
Who it's for
Built for a small, sharp circle.
- 01Family offices and LPs
- 02HNWI investors
- 03Venture capital fund managers
- 04Emerging and established GPs
- 05Institutional and corporate investors
What you get
Signal. Access. Altitude.
- Direct access to top VC and LPs
- Investment theses exchange and fundraising conversations
- High-signal dealflow exposure
- Curated networking in a unique Alpine setting
- Outdoor experiences and informal connection time
- Access to the broader To The Peak ecosystem
Common Questions
Before you apply.
01How do I join Young Guns?+
Attendance is primarily invitation-based to ensure a highly curated circle. A limited number of applications are accepted. Submit via the official form. Selected participants may also gain access to To The Peak at a discounted rate, Sept 9 to 11, in Bolzano.
02Where does it take place?+
The main venue is located in the Alpine surroundings of Bolzano and the Dolomites. Exact locations are shared with confirmed participants. Transportation from Bolzano railway station is fully organized.
03How do I get to Bolzano?+
Bolzano is easily accessible via train, car, or flights to nearby airports such as Bolzano, Verona, Milan, or Innsbruck. From Bolzano, private transfers are provided.
04Is the schedule fixed or flexible?+
The format blends structured sessions, including panels, roundtables and lunches, with open time for informal conversations, networking and mountain activities.
05Which event should I attend?+
If you're focused on venture capital and fund management, Young Guns is your primary destination. For broader ecosystem networking with founders and operators, we recommend also attending To The Peak.
06What is the event philosophy?+
We believe meaningful relationships in venture capital are built outside traditional conference settings, through shared experiences, time in nature and high-quality conversations.
Reserve your spot
Applications are now open.
Sept 11, 2026 · Dolomites. A small, curated room for the fund managers, LPs and family offices shaping the next decade of European venture.
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