Deliveristo Srl owns and operates a business-to-business (B2B) digital marketplace for food delivery services. Its platform offers pasta, rice, cheeses, salami, preserves, meat and fish, oils, and vinegar; and allows to streamline the supply of HoReCa operators (hotel, restaurant, and cafe) through digital purchase, directed by producers and distributors. Deliveristo Srl was founded in 2017 and is based in Milan, Italy.
Aindo is an Italian innovative startup of the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) in Trieste. Aindo's mission is to guide companies safely into the AI revolution, one that will increase their productivity and competitiveness. The company uses state of the art tools and techniques from Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to optimize business operations, combining corporate experience with academic excellence. Central to Aindo’s philosophy is the notion that the realms of business, research and education can go hand-in-hand. The devotion to these three fields is apparent in Aindo’s diverse portfolio, combining research projects, industrial consulting and the development of software products.
SkinLabo s.r.l. manufactures skin and body care products. Its products include wrinkle creams such as, Siero anti-age al collagene, day moisturizing cream, and hydration creams; face cleansing creams such as, micellar water active detergency and delicate eye labara struccante; face masks; make up, and hair care products. The company sells its products online through its website. SkinLabo s.r.l. was founded in 2016 and is based in Turin, Italy.
Entando S.R.L. is an open-source software company that specializes in developing a user experience innovation platform primarily for building web applications on Kubernetes. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cagliari, Italy, with additional offices in San Diego, Milan, and Madrid, Entando's platform simplifies the design, development, and deployment of cloud-native enterprise applications. It focuses on enabling businesses to innovate and create customized, UX-centric applications efficiently. The platform supports the development of modern user interface and experience layers, allowing enterprises across various industries to enhance existing applications or create new ones. By leveraging cutting-edge tools such as micro frontends and container technologies, Entando helps developers build applications swiftly while enabling businesses to bring new products and services to market effectively.
ToothPic S.r.l. offers software solutions and services based on device recognition technology that enables users to identify any photographic sensor. The company develops a technology under the name Toothpic Search that enables users to associate a photo with a certain device and then go back to its author. It also develops authentication system under the name Toothpic Authenticate which is based on the smartphone or tablet camera sensor identification. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Turin, Italy.
Fitprime is an online platform that enables individuals to get unlimited access to a wide range of sport centers through a daily entrance or a monthly subscription. It was launched by Damiano Rossi, Matteo Musa, Musa Matteo, Laura Carpintieri, and Gianluca Mozzillo in February 2016 and is based in Rome, Italy.
Buzzoole S.r.l. is an influencer marketing platform based in Naples, Italy, founded in 2013. The company provides brands with a technology-driven solution to identify social media influencers and advocates, facilitating the automation of engagement through special offers and exclusive events. Buzzoole's platform analyzes online conversations across various social media channels to categorize topics and identify influencers' strengths using its proprietary algorithm. This enables brands to reach niche markets efficiently. Operating on a Cost-Per-Post model, Buzzoole offers scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes, allowing them to save significantly compared to traditional agency partnerships. The platform emphasizes transparency, enabling brands to monitor spending, campaign participants, and return on investment effectively.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a clear opportunity for companies to increase cusomer base and retension, reduce customer lifecycle cost and create new revenue streams. However, it is still very hard for companies to invest in the adoption and maintenance of IoT technologies for their solutions. In fact, the IoT is composed by an ethereogeneus mix of technologies (sensors, embedded systems, connectivity, cloud, security) that are hard to develop and maintain. Existing development platforms are complex to adopt, manage and integrate into industrial processes, while the IoT can only be enabled with perfectly integrated hardware-software-connectivity features, capable of guaranteeing security and scalability. Without a unified approach, IoT and Industrial IoT projects are likely to grow out of control and grind to a halt. Zerynth is an IoT platform that enables product companies and system integrators to develop IoT solutions in a simple, effective, secure and scalable way. The platform consists of three software tools: Zerynth OS and Zerynth Studio, a Real-Time IDE and OS to develop IoT applications on any 32bit microcontroller with the simplicity and efficiency of the Python language; the Zerynth Device Manager: a tool that allows remote updating (FOTA), scalability and security of IoT devices, fully integrated on proprietary servers both on-premises and in the cloud. Lastly, the platform offers vertical IoT kits to develop applications in various sectors.
IntendiMe Srls is an Italian company based in Sestu that develops innovative sound detection systems aimed at assisting individuals with hearing impairments. The company's technology detects various sounds in the home environment and sends immediate notifications to users' smartphones, tablets, or wrist devices, allowing them to remain aware of their surroundings. Upon detecting a sound, the system triggers a vibration and visual alert, along with a display indicating the source of the sound via a mobile app. Additionally, the devices can communicate with each other, enabling users to call for help or communicate from different rooms. Through its solutions, IntendiMe enhances the independence and safety of deaf individuals, empowering them to engage more freely in their daily lives.
Milkman SPA, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Milan, Italy, specializes in last-mile delivery services for online shoppers. The company provides various delivery options, including same-day, next-day, and time-window services. Milkman focuses on enhancing the delivery experience by offering a suite of proprietary, automated features designed to optimize logistics for enterprises and eCommerce businesses. It aims to improve customer satisfaction while maintaining cost-effectiveness through advanced technology that allows for greater choice and control over the delivery process. With a growing team of over 70 professionals and offices in Italy and the USA, Milkman has garnered recognition, including two Netcomm E-commerce Awards for Best Innovation and Best Service. The company has established partnerships with notable clients, including Amazon, Zara, Nespresso, IKEA, and Eataly, and has collaborated with Poste Italiane to provide national same-day and scheduled delivery services.
Radical Storage is a luggage storage network that provides luggage storage services. The company works with various local businesses like coffee shops, bike rental shops, bars, and even hotels. It verifies local businesses to guarantee the safety of luggages. Through BAGBNB, people will be redirected to the closest local business in an area of choice. Once the booking is completed, people will receive a summary of the booking including the details of your chosen local business. BAGBNB was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
Buzzoole S.r.l. is an influencer marketing platform based in Naples, Italy, founded in 2013. The company provides brands with a technology-driven solution to identify social media influencers and advocates, facilitating the automation of engagement through special offers and exclusive events. Buzzoole's platform analyzes online conversations across various social media channels to categorize topics and identify influencers' strengths using its proprietary algorithm. This enables brands to reach niche markets efficiently. Operating on a Cost-Per-Post model, Buzzoole offers scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes, allowing them to save significantly compared to traditional agency partnerships. The platform emphasizes transparency, enabling brands to monitor spending, campaign participants, and return on investment effectively.
Entando S.R.L. is an open-source software company that specializes in developing a user experience innovation platform primarily for building web applications on Kubernetes. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cagliari, Italy, with additional offices in San Diego, Milan, and Madrid, Entando's platform simplifies the design, development, and deployment of cloud-native enterprise applications. It focuses on enabling businesses to innovate and create customized, UX-centric applications efficiently. The platform supports the development of modern user interface and experience layers, allowing enterprises across various industries to enhance existing applications or create new ones. By leveraging cutting-edge tools such as micro frontends and container technologies, Entando helps developers build applications swiftly while enabling businesses to bring new products and services to market effectively.
Intrepida Bio, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops cancer drugs that alter the body’s first line of defense, and innate immunity. It also discovers and develops medicines that modulate the innate immune system to fight cancer and other diseases; and develops monoclonal antibodies that block the novel targets BAG3 and its receptor IFITM-2 to thwart their ability to create a favorable environment for tumor growth. Intrepida Bio, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Buzzoole S.r.l. is an influencer marketing platform based in Naples, Italy, founded in 2013. The company provides brands with a technology-driven solution to identify social media influencers and advocates, facilitating the automation of engagement through special offers and exclusive events. Buzzoole's platform analyzes online conversations across various social media channels to categorize topics and identify influencers' strengths using its proprietary algorithm. This enables brands to reach niche markets efficiently. Operating on a Cost-Per-Post model, Buzzoole offers scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes, allowing them to save significantly compared to traditional agency partnerships. The platform emphasizes transparency, enabling brands to monitor spending, campaign participants, and return on investment effectively.
Credimi S.p.A. is a Milan-based company founded in September 2015 that specializes in providing digital factoring solutions tailored for businesses across various sectors. Operating primarily in Italy and Europe, Credimi aims to facilitate better access to financing for its customers. In addition to its core factoring services, the company is also developing a new digital lending product specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and institutional investors.
Milkman SPA, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Milan, Italy, specializes in last-mile delivery services for online shoppers. The company provides various delivery options, including same-day, next-day, and time-window services. Milkman focuses on enhancing the delivery experience by offering a suite of proprietary, automated features designed to optimize logistics for enterprises and eCommerce businesses. It aims to improve customer satisfaction while maintaining cost-effectiveness through advanced technology that allows for greater choice and control over the delivery process. With a growing team of over 70 professionals and offices in Italy and the USA, Milkman has garnered recognition, including two Netcomm E-commerce Awards for Best Innovation and Best Service. The company has established partnerships with notable clients, including Amazon, Zara, Nespresso, IKEA, and Eataly, and has collaborated with Poste Italiane to provide national same-day and scheduled delivery services.
SCLAK s.r.l. develops an access control system for homes, offices, and other environments. It offers an electronic device, which establishes a connection with a mobile application to enable users to open doors, knock, and invite guests. The company's product can be installed in domestic, industrial, and professional fields. SCLAK s.r.l. was founded in 2014 and is based in Milan, Italy.
ToothPic S.r.l. offers software solutions and services based on device recognition technology that enables users to identify any photographic sensor. The company develops a technology under the name Toothpic Search that enables users to associate a photo with a certain device and then go back to its author. It also develops authentication system under the name Toothpic Authenticate which is based on the smartphone or tablet camera sensor identification. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Turin, Italy.
Selematic S.p.A. manufactures packaging machinery for the food sector. It offers automatic packing systems for carton-boxes and disposable products, automatic shrink-wrapping machines, metal detectors and check-weighers, palletizing systems, systems modules, conveyors, and special systems. The company also provides infact weightcheckers, casepacking system for American type cartons, systems for display type cartons and wraparound products, shrinkwrapping bundling systems, pallet handling systems, and special systems; and transport system for cartons, pallets, and bundles. In addition, it offers assistance and collaboration in the drafting and optimization of the layout, and remoteassistance service on the systems. It serves sectors, such as legumes, nuts, pet food, bakery products, confectionery, disposable products, detergents, and other prepackaged products. The company offers its products through online store. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Eboli, Italy.
Mosaicoon is a data-driven marketplace based in Isola delle Femmine, Italy, specializing in the buying, selling, and distribution of original video content. The platform connects professional video makers with brands and agencies seeking high-quality video creatives, facilitating the monetization of video projects. Mosaicoon offers an end-to-end solution that allows marketers to access unlimited video content, conduct A/B testing across major global media channels, and obtain real-time results to optimize advertising budgets. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time and cost associated with traditional video production. Established in 2010, Mosaicoon has expanded to seven offices across EMEA and APAC and is recognized as a leading company in the European advertising landscape. Additionally, it is an official Facebook Marketing Partner, reinforcing its credibility in the digital marketing sector.
Preziosi Food srl is a manufacturer and distributor of sweet and savory snacks designed for children and teenagers. Established in 2008 and based in Melfi, Italy, the company offers a diverse range of products, including chips, extruded corn snacks, pellets, popcorn, chocolate eggs, stuffed sponge cakes, and gummy candies. Preziosi Food's products are often associated with popular entertainment and sports characters, enhancing their appeal to younger audiences. The company also caters to celiac patients, ensuring a wider market reach. Its products are available through various retail channels, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, independent businesses, and convenience stores, thereby ensuring accessibility for consumers. Additionally, Preziosi Food is committed to sustainability, offering compostable packaging options for its snack products.
WIB is a fully automatic, modular, e-commerce enabled automated store able to handle hundreds of SKU’s. Consumers can purchase through its touch screen interface or through the e-commerce platform, picking up their purchase conveniently 24/7 at the choosen store.
Glomeria Therapeutics S.r.l. specializes in the research, development, and marketing of innovative medical devices aimed at addressing serious nephrological diseases. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chieti, Italy, the company offers products such as DesmoPD, a peritoneal dialysis connection system, and SmartPD, an automated management device designed for the instillation of peritoneal dialysis solutions into the peritoneum. Through its advanced medical devices, Glomeria Therapeutics aims to enhance treatment options for patients requiring peritoneal dialysis.
Cogisen develops artificial intelligence solutions. It offers SENCOGI, an eye-tracking software for smartphones/mobile phones.
Chiara Passacantilli and Christiaan Erik Rijnders founded Cogisen in 2009. Its headquarters is in Naples in Italy.
WIB is a fully automatic, modular, e-commerce enabled automated store able to handle hundreds of SKU’s. Consumers can purchase through its touch screen interface or through the e-commerce platform, picking up their purchase conveniently 24/7 at the choosen store.
Private Equity Round in 2013
Giplast Group is an Abruzzo company that represents the national leader in the production of ABS and PVC profiles for the furniture industry. The company, which has a significant presence also on foreign markets, is the only Italian supplier of Ikea for the specific segment.
Chef dovunque è la soluzione moderna per concedersi i primi piatti della cucina italiana. | It is a modern solution for treating oneself to the pleasure of eating Italian cuisine.
Personal Factory is based in Simbario, Italy, and specializes in the design and manufacture of digital systems and machines for producing mortars and building materials. The company operates primarily within the chemical industry, providing chemical compounds essential for the production of powdered materials. Personal Factory also develops the Origami 4 technological platform, which assists clients in selecting raw materials and creating customized products for automated mixing and packaging processes. Additionally, the company offers business consulting services, including technical support, branding, marketing, and research laboratory work, aimed at enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the building materials sector.
Titano, startup from Campania that allows to reduce fuel consumption and polluting emissions in all combustion engines of cars, ships, planes and industries thanks to a patented technical solution.
Private Equity Round in 2013
Arav Fashion Group is a Naples-based company that produces and distributes the brands Silvian Heach, Silvian Heach Kids and the fashion brand for kids Aston Martin.
Cogisen develops artificial intelligence solutions. It offers SENCOGI, an eye-tracking software for smartphones/mobile phones.
Chiara Passacantilli and Christiaan Erik Rijnders founded Cogisen in 2009. Its headquarters is in Naples in Italy.
Jusp S.p.A. offers mobile-POS solutions and value-added services. The company offers a card reader that can be connected via a mini jack audio lead to any smart device; and an application, which receives data and manages the transaction process. It serves merchants, small businesses, and large corporations. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Cagliari, Italy.
Mosaicoon is a data-driven marketplace based in Isola delle Femmine, Italy, specializing in the buying, selling, and distribution of original video content. The platform connects professional video makers with brands and agencies seeking high-quality video creatives, facilitating the monetization of video projects. Mosaicoon offers an end-to-end solution that allows marketers to access unlimited video content, conduct A/B testing across major global media channels, and obtain real-time results to optimize advertising budgets. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time and cost associated with traditional video production. Established in 2010, Mosaicoon has expanded to seven offices across EMEA and APAC and is recognized as a leading company in the European advertising landscape. Additionally, it is an official Facebook Marketing Partner, reinforcing its credibility in the digital marketing sector.
Fluidotecnica Sanseverino Srl develops Disolea, a system to separate all floating polluting fluids from the production process water. The company is based in Bari, Italy.
Paperlit Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that focuses on developing multiplatform applications for publishers and advertisers. Founded in 2009, Paperlit’s online publishing platform enables the automatic distribution of newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and newsletters across mobile phones and web browsers in various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company provides tools aimed at digital content transformation, allowing clients to leverage data-driven insights to enhance their understanding of customers and improve engagement with their audience.
Cogisen develops artificial intelligence solutions. It offers SENCOGI, an eye-tracking software for smartphones/mobile phones.
Chiara Passacantilli and Christiaan Erik Rijnders founded Cogisen in 2009. Its headquarters is in Naples in Italy.
AppsBuilder SpA, founded in 2010 and based in Milan, Italy, is a mobile publishing and distribution platform that enables businesses to create and publish cross-platform HTML5 and native apps. The company focuses on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as large organizations, to enhance their mobile presence, attract new customers, and improve client retention through user-friendly app development tools. AppsBuilder offers a comprehensive suite of services, including app management, distribution, and promotional strategies such as QR codes and social media integration. The platform features advanced tools for customer relationship management, enabling businesses to engage effectively with their clients through geolocalized communications and loyalty programs. Additionally, AppsBuilder provides real-time analytics and push notifications to enhance user interaction and monitor app performance. Its cloud-based system allows users to update content and layouts effortlessly, ensuring a dynamic and engaging mobile experience. Overall, AppsBuilder serves as a vital resource for businesses seeking to leverage innovative mobile technologies for growth and customer engagement.
Linkpass is a mobile app for social discovering, designed for professional organizers who aim at enhancing the attendees experience of meetings, conventions, exhibitions, trade fairs and any type of events. It allows end-users to discover, meet and contact likeminded people directly and quickly, fostering networking opportunities. Linkpass allows attendees and organizers a valuable social connection thanks to the location in actual relevant events and spaces. Linkpass (formerly Infostronomy) was created in November 2011 as research project for the Master of Arts in Design Studies, Applied Imagination in the Creative Industries by Danilo De Rosa and Angelo Romano. The project was showed to the public during the December 2011 Degree show in Kings Cross London having exceptional reviews from course professors Paul Colbeck and Geoff Crook.
KARALIT provides CFD -Computational Fluid Dynamics- and CAE -Computer aided engineering - software to industrial and academic customers worldwide, disruptively innovating CFD and CAE sectors and meeting customers main needs in terms of time saving, usability and output quality.
A cloud-based service that allows any company to provide live support to online customers.
Vivocha enables businesses to seamlessly communicate with prospects and customers right on the website, using any combination of VoIP (audio and video), chat, audio callbacks and collaboration tools, like assisted browsing, form & document sharing.
Vivocha.com is the simplest and most effective multi-channel online customer engagement service.
Online customer interactions made easy
DeRev is the principal Italian crowdfunding platform to fund creative and innovative projects. DeRev built a large network of relationships at national and international level and we work with institutions, brands, political parties, associations, cultural stakeholders, universities and startup incubators to help spreading the culture and practice of sharing economy, social innovation and participative democracy. Today DeRev is the leading startup in Italy about crowdfunding and social media, with a focus on arts and culture, politics, activism and civic projects.
Wisco (Water & Industrial Services Company), a Campania company that owns and manages a network of 23 plants located throughout the country, mostly in Southern Italy, for the treatment of industrial wastewater coming from Trenitalia's workshops and railway parks.
Blomming is an e-commerce platform designed to facilitate online sales for individuals and businesses across various digital spaces, including personal websites, blogs, and social media platforms like Facebook. It allows users to create a shop in just a few minutes, enabling them to sell products directly from their online presence while maintaining their brand identity. The platform emphasizes a "Social Commerce" approach, encouraging users to publish, share, and sell products seamlessly. Blomming also introduced features aimed at social media enthusiasts, allowing them to earn money by sharing products through likes, tweets, and pins. The company has received recognition for its innovative contributions to the e-commerce sector, being named a Cool Vendor in E-Commerce by Gartner and winning several prestigious awards, including the National Innovation Prize in Italy.
+ plugg, a Sardinian startup that has as its primary objective to produce and market accessories for all devices in the Apple world. The entrepreneurial idea is based on the possibility of reinventing objects in common use, giving them new intelligence once they are connected to smartphones, making them interact with each other, increasing the level of interaction between people and encouraging the spontaneous creation of communities of users who use the products + plugg and share data and information.
Promoqui operates a search engine that allows shoppers in Italy to access promotional offers, flyers, and discount coupons on goods online. It offers its services as Website and as downloadable application for Iphone, Ipad, android smartphone, and windows phone.
Promoqui began operation on August 2, 2011. Its headquarters is in Naples in Italy.
AutoXY is a vertical search engine for the automotive industry that can index content and information pertinent to the specific topic. It provides a search engine for ads of used and new cars that helps people who are looking for a car to find all the car ads that are currently published on the web in just one search.
AutoXY also offers lead generation services. AutoXY began operation on March 23, 2010, with its headquarters in Lecce in Italy.
Private Equity Round in 2011
Optimares is a Lazio company founded by four managers with over ten years experience in the interior sector for aircraft with specific skills in the various business functions (Marketing and Sales, Production, Business Management, R & D). The company boasts contracts with the main global players in the sector.
BIOUNIVERSA srl, a biotechnology company, develops diagnostic and therapeutic products based on biological properties of the BAG3 protein on cell death regulation.
Money360.it operates as an online broker of retail financial and insurance products. It provides intermediary services for home and personal loans, and bank accounts, and insurance products offered by various institutions. Money360.it began operation in 2010, with its headquarters in Milan in Italy. It operates as a subsidiary of Gruppo MutuiOnline.
Glomeria Therapeutics S.r.l. specializes in the research, development, and marketing of innovative medical devices aimed at addressing serious nephrological diseases. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chieti, Italy, the company offers products such as DesmoPD, a peritoneal dialysis connection system, and SmartPD, an automated management device designed for the instillation of peritoneal dialysis solutions into the peritoneum. Through its advanced medical devices, Glomeria Therapeutics aims to enhance treatment options for patients requiring peritoneal dialysis.
Belsitomedia has been founded in order to offer companies an optimum strategy for online communication, thanks to the deliberate choice to put the user and their perception of the brand first. Belsitomedia has developed a unique advertising campaign model of web engagement, choosing to integrate all the necessary competencies in order to optimise all the phases of materializing a campaign; from the strategic planning to the conception, from production to distribution.
Personal Factory is based in Simbario, Italy, and specializes in the design and manufacture of digital systems and machines for producing mortars and building materials. The company operates primarily within the chemical industry, providing chemical compounds essential for the production of powdered materials. Personal Factory also develops the Origami 4 technological platform, which assists clients in selecting raw materials and creating customized products for automated mixing and packaging processes. Additionally, the company offers business consulting services, including technical support, branding, marketing, and research laboratory work, aimed at enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the building materials sector.
Mosaicoon is a data-driven marketplace based in Isola delle Femmine, Italy, specializing in the buying, selling, and distribution of original video content. The platform connects professional video makers with brands and agencies seeking high-quality video creatives, facilitating the monetization of video projects. Mosaicoon offers an end-to-end solution that allows marketers to access unlimited video content, conduct A/B testing across major global media channels, and obtain real-time results to optimize advertising budgets. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time and cost associated with traditional video production. Established in 2010, Mosaicoon has expanded to seven offices across EMEA and APAC and is recognized as a leading company in the European advertising landscape. Additionally, it is an official Facebook Marketing Partner, reinforcing its credibility in the digital marketing sector.