Collecto App
Grant in 2025
Collecto App objective is to democratize access to luxury items by sharing value and removing economic barriers. Collecto promotes financial and environmental sustainability by allowing consumers to share luxury goods while reducing environmental impact through more effective resource use.
Founded in Italy in 1954, Landi Renzo is a global leader in sustainable mobility, specializing in natural gas, biomethane, and hydrogen fuel systems for vehicles. They primarily serve commercial and municipal fleets, offering products like CNG, RNG, LPG, and Hydrogen engines. With operations in over 50 countries, they generate nearly 90% of their revenues abroad.
BILLD
Debt Financing in 2024
Green fintech startup that provides a disruptive digital receipt service collecting Offline Market Big Data through an in-house AI model
Green fintech startup that provides a disruptive digital receipt service collecting Offline Market Big Data through an in-house AI model
Midsummer, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in the production of CIGS thin film solar cells and the equipment necessary for their manufacturing. The company leverages its founders' experience from the optical disc industry to develop cost-effective production processes that enable the creation of flexible solar panels. These solar panels are designed for versatility, allowing attachment to various surfaces, including membrane roofs, portable power plants, marine installations, vehicles, and landfill covers. Midsummer's approach focuses on manufacturing small-area CIGS cells, which facilitates process development and reduces challenges associated with scaling up production. The use of thin ferritic stainless steel substrates, measuring 156×156 mm, results in lightweight and flexible modules, setting Midsummer apart in the photovoltaic industry.
SMACE operates a B2B platform streamlining offsite meetings for businesses. This service saves time and resources, boosts employee happiness and productivity, and enhances territorial reach.
Pack specializes in corporate learning and development through data-driven mentoring. Its platform facilitates employee growth by offering features such as mentorship matching, e-learning modules, coaching, and progress tracking.
ARXAX
Debt Financing in 2024
Arxax, based in Bolzano, Italy, is a fintech startup focused on providing autonomous green refueling and recharging solutions for road transport. The company is dedicated to reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector through innovative technologies. Its offerings include H2LLO Smart, a certified platform for CO2 measurement and reporting, and H2LLO Connect, an autonomous solution for green refueling and recharging. Arxax aims to facilitate the transition to zero-emission fleets by converting existing vehicles to hydrogen power, maintaining these fleets, and providing lease financing for new vehicles. The company also organizes the necessary infrastructure to support the operation of environmentally friendly transport solutions.
Aroundrs offers digital solutions for reusable food delivery packaging, connecting restaurants and consumers via an app or integrations. It promotes a zero-waste lifestyle by facilitating smart container rentals and tracking inventory, returns, and environmental impact.
Sunspeker is a company that focuses on innovative solutions for outdoor advertising and renewable energy. It manufactures recyclable aesthetic graphic covers designed to camouflage solar panels, allowing for their integration in visually sensitive areas such as historic city centers. By utilizing patented technologies, Sunspeker enhances the adoption of solar energy while ensuring that the efficiency of solar panel energy production is maintained. Additionally, its ADV totem provides visual messaging, mobile connectivity, and environmental information, offering energy solutions for electric scooters in smart cities. This approach not only helps combat climate change but also enables businesses to generate income through effective advertising.
Energy Dome
Series B in 2023
Energy Dome develops a low-cost, efficient system for long-duration electricity storage using liquid CO2. Its focus is on enabling dispatchable renewable energy production to facilitate the decarbonization of the energy industry and promote sustainability.
Vision Engineering Italy srl
Grant in 2023
Vision Engineering Italy is a healthtech firm based in Rome. Their mission is to create and produce advanced technological solutions for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disabling eye disorders. They develop and manufacture medical devices and pharmaceuticals for the human and veterinary ophthalmic markets.
PWD Industrial Filtration
Debt Financing in 2022
We are an innovative Italian SME bringing a highly disruptive technology for industrial filtration, purification and drying of specialty compounds (such as Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, fine chemicals, food ingredients etc.). The initial application targets Pharma, Cosmetics, Chemicals and Food&Beverage markets and offers equipment for laboratories, pilot plants and production plants.
As our innovative patented technology is able to meet the unmet needs of the market and create significant operational and financial benefits for the users, we enjoy extensive interest/demand for our technology. Furthermore, the technology fully embraces the Industry 4.0/5.0 concept with extensive level of automation reducing the needs for manual interventions. Equipped with predictive/prescriptive algorithms, the technology is able to keep improving the manufacturing processes and keep creating benefits for the users.
Finally, our technology supports environmental sustainability transforming historically not-very-environmental-friendly processes into environmental friendly processes by significantly reducing/eliminating Greenhouse Gases emissions, significantly reducing energy consumption and limiting amounts of chemical solvents used during purification.
Cognivix
Debt Financing in 2022
Cognivix is a developer of advanced automation technology that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance assembly processes in manufacturing. The company's proprietary data acquisition system enables quick adaptation to production line changes, capable of integrating new parts within a day. Cognivix's sophisticated vision system facilitates precise robotic grasping and manipulation in varying light conditions and cluttered environments, making it suitable for high-mix, low-volume production. By automating the assembly of both plastic and metal components, Cognivix allows manufacturers to maintain flexibility and efficiency while ensuring high-quality outputs, ultimately streamlining operations and responding effectively to fluctuating demands.
Cognivix is a developer of advanced automation technology that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance assembly processes in manufacturing. The company's proprietary data acquisition system enables quick adaptation to production line changes, capable of integrating new parts within a day. Cognivix's sophisticated vision system facilitates precise robotic grasping and manipulation in varying light conditions and cluttered environments, making it suitable for high-mix, low-volume production. By automating the assembly of both plastic and metal components, Cognivix allows manufacturers to maintain flexibility and efficiency while ensuring high-quality outputs, ultimately streamlining operations and responding effectively to fluctuating demands.
Rimborsiamo
Debt Financing in 2022
Rimborsiamo is a customer service company specializing in digital lead generation, management, and development. It provides end-to-end solutions throughout the customer lifecycle, with a primary focus on handling reimbursements, appeals, and compensation processes. The company streamlines claim submissions, offers expert guidance, and facilitates swift communication with consultants, supporting clients across various sectors including digital marketing, sales, customer service, technical support, and retention.
MinervaS is a university spin-off company specializing in innovative solutions for the energy and automotive sectors. It focuses on reducing CO2 emissions and improving on-board energy management, catering to vehicles with conventional, hybrid, electric, or fuel cell propulsion. The company offers integrated solutions including driving advisors and fleet management tools, tailored to customers' vehicle types and business sizes.
Trainect
Debt Financing in 2022
Trainect is an Italian startup that provides a platform for companies and their employees to improve and monitor physical and mental well-being, strengthen team cohesion, and boost productivity. The platform assigns a wellness score and rewards improvements through charitable contributions, and it uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to offer personalized training programs and track fitness activities. It records performance scores and issues credits that can be redeemed at partner stores, supporting both physical and mental well-being and incentivizing ongoing engagement. The approach emphasizes responsible, shared well-being and aims to make well-being accessible within the corporate environment.
Aroundrs offers digital solutions for reusable food delivery packaging, connecting restaurants and consumers via an app or integrations. It promotes a zero-waste lifestyle by facilitating smart container rentals and tracking inventory, returns, and environmental impact.
UTwin
Debt Financing in 2022
UTwin is a PropTech startup that specializes in creating digital twins for buildings and infrastructure, allowing asset operators to effectively manage data. Its platform provides a digital replica of physical assets, facilitating collaborative and intuitive data management. This enables building owners and property managers to make informed, data-driven decisions that can lead to cost reductions, operational improvements, and risk mitigation. With support from Techstars, CDP Venture Capital, and Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, UTwin operates in Europe and the MENA region, focusing on enhancing the capabilities of building owners through innovative technology.
Cubbit
Debt Financing in 2021
Cubbit is a geo-distributed cloud enabler that repurposes underutilized edge resources into B2B cloud services. Its DS3 software runs anywhere—on existing hardware, in the cloud, or at the edge—creating a seamless single data domain and a hyper-resilient cloud object storage under the user’s sovereignty. The platform requires no upfront investment and can help organizations reduce storage costs and minimize cloud carbon footprint, giving enterprises and service providers greater control over data, infrastructure, and costs across on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge deployments.
Socialbeat is a SaaS platform aggregating millions of news, social posts, and videos from various digital sources. It monitors content in real-time, enabling clients to stay updated via a single web page. Additionally, Socialbeat uses AI algorithms to automate the production of social posts on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, personalizing content distribution based on user preferences.
Agria
Debt Financing in 2021
Agria is a factory that provides services such as selection and packaging services of dried pulses and cereals. Their product categories such as cereals, decorticated, legumes, and boil yourself. Their products such as beans boiled, boiled cannellini beans, boiled peas, red lentils, green lentils, chickpeas, cannellini beans, spelled and legume soup, barley and legume soup, pearl barley, and pearl spelled.
Lasi Group
Debt Financing in 2021
LasiGroup is a manufacturer of electrical circuit boards. Production of electronic boards, harnesses, and system assembly is their primary activity. From the planning stage through post-sales management, including consignment material supply, they collaborate as a partner with their clients. They provide a variety of test systems, including analog/digital or power functional testing, tests carried out using particular systems that were internally developed in collaboration with their customers, and basic test benches using generic instruments.
Mash&Co
Funding Round in 2021
Mash&Co is an innovative digital content creator focused on edutainment. It produces engaging, interactive experiences for children, combining storytelling, animation, and games to teach cultural themes and STEAM subjects. The company operates globally, partnering with businesses for co-production and distribution.
LexDo.it
Debt Financing in 2021
LexDo.it is a Italian company that specializes in providing online legal and accounting services. It caters to companies, non-profits, and freelancers, offering automated legal consultation services through its digital platform. The platform focuses on handling contracts and managing documents and files related to legal cases, enabling clients to receive contractual-based legal assistance entirely online.
Plurima is the first Italian independent insurance distribution network. Plurima is an insurance intermediary focused on supplying policies to other intermediaries: agents, brokers or producers. Plurima offers to Insurance Companies, MGAs and other insurance product manufacturers an already operational network of intermediaries. Plurima offers to intermediaries access to the products of dozens of carriers, using a unique interface and all with the same procedures.
Latitudo 40 operates a geo-information platform that converts satellite imagery into actionable geospatial information to aid decision-making. The platform integrates tools to automatically search, process, and analyze images from Earth observation satellites, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to simplify business processes. This enables clients to monitor environmental health, identify potential risks, and develop sustainable urban plans. By providing comprehensive features within a single platform, Latitudo 40 enhances the accessibility and utility of satellite data for various applications.
HUI, meaning "organization/team" in Hawaiian, is a business management platform that supports companies, freelancers, and startups in organizing and managing their workflows. The platform consists of two key environments: Hui.desk, which includes 14 applications tailored for managing various business units, and Hui.play, a social section designed to enhance user engagement and foster new synergies among users. HUI provides tools for business intelligence, traction control, documentation, and registration management, along with a marketplace for selling goods and services. This comprehensive approach allows clients to receive the assistance they need to optimize their operations effectively.
Vision Engineering Italy srl
Grant in 2021
Vision Engineering Italy is a healthtech firm based in Rome. Their mission is to create and produce advanced technological solutions for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disabling eye disorders. They develop and manufacture medical devices and pharmaceuticals for the human and veterinary ophthalmic markets.
Busforfun
Corporate Round in 2020
Busforfun is a mobility company specializing in low-cost, low-emission bus services for events and entertainment. It prioritizes safety and environmental standards, offering a sustainable alternative to cars. The company also operates a B2B platform, using AI for route optimization and providing sustainability reporting and multi-modal commuter solutions. This enables businesses to implement greener, safer mobility options, attract talent, and reduce environmental impact.
Pemcards
Debt Financing in 2020
Pemcards is a marketing technology company that focuses on user-centric campaigns by reviving the postcard concept with digital tools. By combining a vintage direct-mail format with modern data collection and analytics, the company leverages artificial intelligence to optimize promotion budgets and campaign execution, delivering faster and more effective marketing with higher conversion rates than traditional social networks and email marketing.
Fortunito is a digital platform that gives to people the chance to their luck and to win great prizes for free anytime they are watching an ad
Vision Engineering Italy srl
Grant in 2020
Vision Engineering Italy is a healthtech firm based in Rome. Their mission is to create and produce advanced technological solutions for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disabling eye disorders. They develop and manufacture medical devices and pharmaceuticals for the human and veterinary ophthalmic markets.
Bflows is a fintech company that develops solutions for working capital management and trade receivables optimization. Its platform enables a network-based approach to balance and settle debits and credits within a company's supplier and customer network, reducing reliance on external financing. By analyzing the flow of invoices and payments, the system automates the timing and orientation of cash movements, helping businesses collect invoices faster and pay suppliers on time. The solution focuses on optimizing working capital, improving liquidity, and streamlining financial operations across a network of trading partners.
Hotbox Food, founded in 2016 in Maranello, Italy, addresses the common issue of delivering cold, soggy pizza by utilizing innovative engineering solutions. The company was established by a team of part-time pizzaiolos and aerospace engineers who, motivated by a personal experience, developed a specialized food storage device that maintains food at a temperature of 85°C while ensuring it remains crunchy and steam-free for up to 40 minutes during transport. This device incorporates a constant heating system, air recirculation, and a de-humidifier, which collectively enhance the quality of food delivery. Hotbox Food aims to improve customer satisfaction and elevate the food delivery industry by ensuring that hot and fragrant meals reach customers from restaurants in optimal condition. The team continues to expand and innovate, with plans to make their technology available to restaurants and delivery services globally.
Jarvis by IOOOTA Srl
Debt Financing in 2019
IOOOTA S.r.l. is an IoT company. It provides a platform for individuals and organizations to connect and manage cloud-based information. The company develops a software that allows its user to monitor how the end user interacts with their smart objects through a cloud platform.
IOOOTA S.r.l. was founded by Luca Degli Esposti, Roberto Pierpaoli and Riccardo Malatesta in 2015 and is headquartered in Bologna, Italy.
Ermes - Cyber Security S.p.A.
Seed Round in 2019
Ermes Cyber Security S.R.L., founded in 2017 and based in Turin, Italy, specializes in developing software solutions aimed at monitoring and safeguarding sensitive information during web browsing. The company focuses on preventing data leakage by blocking unauthorized access and protecting against web tracking technologies. Its platform combines the knowledge of web security experts with artificial intelligence to help clients understand and mitigate exposure to web-based threats. Ermes Cyber Security's tools are designed to ensure privacy and secure data flow, effectively protecting users from trackers, hackers, and data brokers.
Holiders
Seed Round in 2019
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Sooneat
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Sooneat is an online ordering platform that connects nearby food and retail businesses to provide a unified checkout experience for customers. The platform enables users to order dishes from multiple restaurants in a single order, with options for pickup or delivery and a single payment, simplifying the process and enhancing customer satisfaction for the businesses it serves. Sooneat supports collaborations with shopping centers, resellers, and agencies and offers branded solutions for a range of use cases including restaurants, shops, events, caterers, theatres, and stadiums. Its flexible platform can be adapted to various formats and environments to meet partner needs.
Worldz
Debt Financing in 2018
Worldz is a FinTech and MarTech company that specializes in social commerce solutions for eCommerce. Its platform allows users to purchase products through social media posts, leveraging proprietary algorithms to assess the economic value of each user's social media activity. Based on this assessment, Worldz offers personalized credits that can be used to make purchases from its eCommerce partners, effectively incentivizing users to promote their purchases. The platform significantly enhances eCommerce conversion rates, with reported increases of up to 130%, by utilizing machine learning to optimize configurations tailored to individual online stores. Additionally, Worldz captures and maximizes site traffic by providing personalized discounts, thereby fostering greater customer engagement and word-of-mouth marketing on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Laila is a chatbot which can handle a conversation just like a human. It is the result of an ambitious research project whose goal is to provide companies with conversational agents able to overcome the technological limits of current chatbot services.
eKuota is transforming corporate finance through its innovative online platform that caters specifically to international companies engaging in foreign trade and raw material procurement. The platform allows users to input anticipated payments and receipts, facilitating the calculation of transaction risks. By offering tools to evaluate alternative strategies and monitor daily progress towards corporate objectives, eKuota empowers clients to manage financial risks effectively. Additionally, the platform provides regular updates on currency and commodity price movements, ensuring users are well-informed. Emphasizing simplicity and openness, eKuota combines the expertise of economists, engineers, and researchers to create an accessible solution for corporate finance and risk management needs.
Mammacult is an online platform dedicated to supporting parents by sharing experiences and offering advice on various aspects of child-rearing. The company provides insights on parenting styles, education, nutrition, children's behavior and development, and safety, aiming to equip parents with valuable knowledge. Additionally, Mammacult facilitates activities for children, allowing families to explore experiences during holidays or in their local areas. This dual focus on practical guidance and enriching experiences positions Mammacult as a valuable resource for parents navigating the challenges of raising children.
Morpheos
Seed Round in 2015
Morpheos is an innovative startup in the ICT field, developing software, electronic devices, and services that combine robotics and artificial intelligence. Their flagship product, Momo - The Home Genius, is a home robot with 'Learn&Adopt' Intelligence, connecting to smart devices and traditional appliances for enhanced user experience.
ItalyXP.com is an online travel company specializing in incoming tourism to Italy, founded in 2014. Born as a marketplace of tours and activities in Italy, now we are developing into a "travel consultancy 2.0" aiming to provide travelers with complete packages including accommodation, transportation and things to do.
We select the best tour operators and travel agencies in Italy, to collect their activities on our platform. We have a huge network of local partners since we set up agreements with more than 100 agencies.
On ItalyXP.com there are currently more than 1200 activities available for online bookings, suitable for any kind of traveler: we have group guided tours of the main attractions, food & wine experiences and private VIP activities. We gradually noticed an increasing demand for customization of the activities and of full packages, realizing it was an opportunity to extend our business in a landscape which has few top players. We are managing the requests by designing exclusive itinerary throughout Italy with the resources we have developed as a marketplace and thanks to the high skills of our team.
The step forward is to boost our technology know-how in order to ease the process.
Personal Travels
Grant in 2014
Personal Travels is an online travel-planning platform which encourages traveling with the aim of experiencing new places and cultures and to explore the world. We offer travel packages created by our team and our local travel affiliates.
Our philosophy is to promote a sustainable approach to the industry, making sure our customers consider themselves and act more as travelers and less as tourists.
Our customers benefit from the trust and peace of mind coming from tailor-made, personalized travel solutions based on their preferences and specific requests. Our customers can organize their travels with less difficulty and in less time, and enjoy tailor-made travel packages on events and locations created by our freelance affiliates.
Our packages are a one-stop solution for all type of travelers to plan and book travel-related services including travel guides, hotels and other accommodations, cars and flights. We also produce one-click customized travel packages. Thanks to our official partnerships customers can simply plan their travels across 255 countries with just one click.
Tutornow is an edtech company offering a virtual classroom with audio/video streaming, dedicated teaching tools like equation and code editors. It provides customised study paths for students of all grades, focusing on those with learning disorders. The platform uses AI-driven matching algorithms to personalise instruction.