BioCube Night with Otello Stampacchia
Date and time
Tuesday, 15 December 2026, 18:00–20:00
Location
Piquadro Flagship Store, Corso Matteotti 8, Milan
Description
Rancilio Cube is delighted to invite you to BioCube Night, an intimate evening devoted to the future of life sciences investing.
Kindly hosted once again by Piquadro at its Milan Flagship Store, the evening brings us into conversation with one of the most respected voices in biotech venture capital.
The conversation will explore:
How a leading biotech fund is built, from the science to the team
What patient capital really means when investing in drug development
Where Europe and Italy fit in the global life sciences landscape
What family offices and private investors should know before approaching biotech
Our guest: Otello Stampacchia
Otello is a pioneering leader in life sciences investment with over two decades of experience driving transformative advancements in healthcare. He founded Omega Funds in 2004, and currently leads the firm's investor relations and strategic initiatives. He is a member of the firm's investment committee and is also heavily involved in several of Omega's therapeutic areas of interest, particularly oncology and inflammatory disorders.
Previously, Otello oversaw life sciences direct investments as well as diligence for healthcare venture fund of fund investments at AlpInvest Partners, one of the largest private equity asset managers worldwide. Before AlpInvest, he was the portfolio manager of the Lombard Odier Immunology Fund, a $3 billion listed investment vehicle in Geneva, Switzerland, investing in public and private healthcare companies worldwide. Otello was also a member of the HealthCare corporate finance and M&A team at Goldman Sachs. Before Goldman, he helped co-found the healthcare investment activities at Index Securities (now Index Ventures).
Otello has a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Geneva, holds a European Doctorate in Biotechnology from the EU, and obtained an MSc in Genetics from the University of Pavia.
Moderator: Inès Makula
Inès Makula is co-host of the Made IT podcast, where she talks with founders and investors shaping innovation in Italy and beyond, and is known for turning complex topics into conversations everyone can follow.
Program
18:00 Welcome drinks
18:30 In conversation: Otello Stampacchia with Inès Makula
19:30 Networking and closing drinks
An invitation-only evening for family offices and institutional investors. Seats are limited and registration is subject to approval.
Our heartfelt thanks go to Piquadro for opening the doors of its Milan Flagship Store to us once again, and for the generous hospitality that makes these evenings possible.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Rancilio Cube