Assia Grazioli-Venier

Assia Grazioli-Venier (born 31 July 1980) is a venture capitalist, businessperson, and media executive. She was born in Rome and raised in New York City and known for her contributions to the commercialization of women's sports, consumer technology and the advancement of women's healthcare. Muse Capital's portfolio includes companies like Midi, Beekeepers and Wonderworks.

She is a cancer survivor and was diagnosed with breast cancer at 35.

Roles and appointments Media Executive

She served as the Director of Special Projects at Spotify during company's early growth. As advisor to Ministry of Sound, she created the multimedia entertainment business's Digital TV and Radio channels.

Founding Companies

Before launching Muse Capital, she founded Flypaper Media, Music & Management (2009–2014) and served as its CEO. She is also the co-founding partner of Muse Capital where she focuses on high-growth consumer tech startups, entertainment companies, and sports businesses. She was also recognized by Sports Business Journal as a co-recipient of the sports 2023 Deal of the Year on stage at the SBJ Sports Business Awards in New York for her role in businesswoman Michele Kang's acquisition of women's soccer team, The Washington Spirit, which competes in the National Women's Soccer League.