Lucanos Polagnoli

Lucanus started in financial consulting, a boutique private equity fund, and a family office. After transitioning to startup operations to scale teams and raise capital, he became a Partner at Speedinvest, where he launched the firm's health practice, drove financial leadership, and served as a hands-on board partner. Convinced HealthTech was an untapped VC opportunity - and that founders needed a dedicated, sector-focused partner - Lucanus launched Calm/Storm in 2020. Now one of Europe’s most active early-stage HealthTech funds, Calm/Storm invests in Pre-Seed/Seed founders redefining healthcare & wellbeing. As a Kauffman Fellow and a competitive sailor, he brings a founder-first, battle-tested perspective to the boardroom.