SIMEST
Simest is a financial firm based in Rome, Italy, established in 1991, that specializes in supporting the international development of Italian enterprises. The firm invests in foreign companies outside the European Union, acquiring up to 49% of their equity capital, either in wholly-owned subsidiaries or joint ventures with local partners. Simest offers various forms of financing, including start-up and growth capital, as well as participation in buyouts. Its investment focus includes regions such as BRIC, the Americas, and the Middle East, targeting sectors like business services, consumer products, and manufacturing. Additionally, Simest provides technical assistance and advisory services to Italian companies looking to expand internationally. The firm is affiliated with the European Development Finance Institutions and the Italian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association.
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BKN301
Series B in 2025
BKN301, headquartered in London, is a technology company specializing in Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS). It offers a scalable platform that provides core banking, payment processing, digital wallet, card issuing, cross-border services, open banking, and AI capabilities. This platform integrates seamlessly with third-party systems, empowering traditional banks, Fintechs, neobanks, and digital banks to adopt secure, scalable solutions. BKN301's BaaS Orchestrator platform supports the evolving needs of modern financial institutions, driving growth and unlocking new market opportunities. Since its inception in 2021, BKN301 has established a strong presence across EMEA, demonstrating its commitment to transforming global financial landscapes.
Axyon AI
Venture Round in 2025
Axyon AI SRL is a fintech company based in Modena, Italy, with an additional office in London, UK, focused on developing artificial intelligence-based web applications for the banking and investment management sectors. Founded in 2016, the company offers products such as Axyon SynFinance, which provides predictive analytics for liquidity analysis and market trends, and Axyon IRIS, which delivers forecasts on key financial metrics like volatility and performance ratios. By leveraging deep learning technologies, Axyon AI creates customized predictive models tailored to specific assets and investment strategies, enhancing decision-making and portfolio management for asset managers. The company's innovations aim to improve alpha generation and streamline risk management processes within capital markets.
hlpy
Series B in 2024
Hlpy is a digital roadside assistance company that aims to transform the traditional roadside assistance experience through its innovative platform. By leveraging technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, Hlpy addresses inefficiencies in the automotive industry, offering a safer and quicker mobility experience for motorists. The company operates a network of over 580 service centers, more than 1,900 drivers and mechanics, and approximately 2,800 tow trucks, providing comprehensive assistance to its customers. Hlpy's platform also caters to B2B clients, enabling them to offer enhanced roadside assistance services through a self-service option, thereby improving the overall experience for users while supporting the professional activities of its network of road rescuers.
BionIT Labs
Venture Round in 2024
BionIT Labs focuses on integrating information technology with bionic solutions to enhance the lives of individuals with upper limb differences. The company has developed a myoelectric hand prosthesis that utilizes only two motors to control the movement of all fingers. This innovative design allows the prosthesis to automatically adapt to the shape and dimensions of various objects, facilitating improved functionality and dexterity for users. By addressing the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, BionIT Labs aims to transform limitations into new possibilities, enabling users to navigate their daily lives more effectively.
Objectway
Venture Round in 2024
Objectway is a prominent software provider in the fintech sector, specializing in banking, wealth, and investment management solutions. The company focuses on supporting financial institutions in their digital transformation efforts by offering omnichannel and omni-device software solutions. Objectway aims to enhance the performance of wealth and asset management firms, enabling them to thrive in a competitive landscape while preparing for future opportunities. By simplifying and accelerating the digital transformation process, Objectway serves clients of various sizes and regions, ensuring their success in adapting to the evolving financial market.
Daze
Series A in 2024
Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.
Leaf Space
Series B in 2023
Leaf Space is a developer of a commercial ground station network focused on the emerging microsatellite market. The company provides a technology platform that delivers essential services for microsatellite operators, including satellite communication capabilities through its ground stations, which operate across various frequency bands. By minimizing human effort in operations, Leaf Space enhances efficiency and offers tailored services that enable clients to utilize multiple ground stations. This approach ensures consistent visibility for satellites in different orbits, positioning Leaf Space as a key player in the growing demand for microsatellite support services.
Polo del Gusto
Venture Round in 2022
Polo del Gusto is a holding and production company that focuses on the raw materials for the food and beverage industry. The brands are combinations of tangible and intangible qualities.
Tree Original
Grant in 2022
Tree is a new natural lifestyle brand and a e-commerce company that’s revolutionizing the home care by inventing smart, bio organic and affordable products that make people’s lives easier and improves the home beauty. We offer a way to shop home care beauty and the Eco Friendly Box by pairing a monthly delivery, with membership and personalized shipping. Through an exclusive R&D process that includes world-class botanicals, landowners and industry leading chemists, we make all our own products at affordable prices. Plus, we offer tips, tutorials, reviews and generous affiliate and charity programs to give customers the opportunity to do well.
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