Francesco Cracolici

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DISC Type : Dc

Director at Timepledge.org

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Francesco Cracolici is the CEO of Nomadic Minds, a Venture Partner in three funds, and an ecosystem builder focused on emerging markets. He has invested in over 30 startups, managed numerous accelerator cohorts, and founded four angel clubs. Colleagues describe him as having an "entrepreneurial mind set, " and being "smart, brilliant and skilled. "

Originally from Palermo, Sicily, Francesco is passionate about connecting global investors with startups in developing regions, particularly the Mediterranean and Africa. He actively organizes high-impact tech events and mentorship programs to foster innovation and create long-term value for local communities, bridging them with Silicon Valley.

He was nominated as "Best Investor UNDER 30" in 2023 for his significant contributions to the startup world.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Generally Skeptic

Demanding

They are very proud of what they do.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Emerging Markets
As CEO of Nomadic Minds and a partner in multiple VCs, his primary focus is organizing tech events and funding startups in developing regions like Africa and Central Asia.
Startup Investing
He is an active seed investor and venture partner who has personally invested in over 30 startups and established four angel investor clubs in different countries.
Ecosystem Building
He builds startup ecosystems by organizing major events like the Mediterranean Startup World Cup, connecting founders, mentors, and investors to drive regional innovation.

Media Appearances

Francesco has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Director at Timepledge.org
6-2024
Partner / seed investor at Kili Ventures
5-2024
Partner at Stealth Mode
3-2024
Venture Partner/ Seed investor at Exponential Zaisan Partners (XZP)
6-2023
President Emeritus at Mongolia Angel club

Education

2014 - 2016
Education details unavailable from Università degli Studi di Palermo

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Exp : 12 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director at Timepledge.org
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Insights For Selling To Francesco

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Francesco is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Francesco

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Francesco move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Francesco take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Francesco

Personality Compatibility


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