Matilde Giglio (born 1992) is an Italian entrepreneur and business executive. She is the co-founder of the health-technology company Even Healthcare. Giglio previously co-founded the journalism-technology venture Compass News and has held roles in venture capital, technology, and communications.
Early life and education Giglio was born in Rome, Italy. She earned an undergraduate degree from LUISS Guido Carli University and a master's degree in philosophy, politics and economics from the London School of Economics.
Career In 2015, Giglio and Mayank Banerjee co-founded Compass News, a journalism-technology company based in London and New York. The company developed machine-learning tools to curate news content for younger audiences, and partnered with publications including the Financial Times and The Economist. It received investments from investors including Bloomberg Beta.
Following her tenure at Compass News, Giglio joined the London-based investment firm Hambro Perks (now Salica Investments), She initially led the healthcare and financial technology sectors before being named a partner at the firm.
In 2020, Giglio, Banerjee, and Alessandro Ialongo co-founded Even Healthcare in Bengaluru, India. The company operates a subscription-based healthcare service. As of 2024, the firm has raised approximately $80 million in funding from investors including Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, and DST Global.
Awards and recognition
2024: Included in the InspiringFifty Italy list of notable women in technology. Top 100 entrepreneurs shaping India
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