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Biotech startups in Italy

30 biotech startups in Italy have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 30 that have raised the most, $585M between them, with Milano the most common home.

$585Mraised by these 30
30on our record in all
Milanomost common home
AAVantgarde Bioraised the most
  1. 1AAVantgarde BioAAVantgarde Bio is developing gene therapies for inherited retinal disorders.

    AAVantgarde Bio is developing gene therapies for inherited retinal disorders.

    Founded 2021Milano, Italy$141Mlast round Nov 2025
  2. 2PhilogenPhilogen is a Swiss-Italian integrated biotechnology company.

    Philogen is a Swiss-Italian integrated biotechnology company.

    Founded 1996Sovicille, Italy$68Mlast round May 2019
  3. 3GenespireGenespire is a biotechnology company based in Milan, Italy, focused on developing innovative gene therapies for severe genetic diseases.

    Genespire is a biotechnology company based in Milan, Italy, focused on developing innovative gene therapies for severe genetic diseases.

    Founded 2020Milan, Italy$52Mlast round Sept 2024
  4. 4Sibylla BiotechSibylla Biotech is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Italy, focused on drug discovery for currently incurable diseases.

    Sibylla Biotech is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Italy, focused on drug discovery for currently incurable diseases.

    Founded 2017Bresso, Italy$48Mlast round Jan 2023
  5. 5TENSIVETensive is a biomedical startup established in 2012 to develop innovative prostheses aiming to substitute silicone implants.

    Tensive is a biomedical startup established in 2012 to develop innovative prostheses aiming to substitute silicone implants.

    Founded 2012Milano, Italy$38Mlast round Sept 2026
  6. 6EryDelErydel develops technology for drug delivery of pharmacological agents through red blood cells.

    Erydel develops technology for drug delivery of pharmacological agents through red blood cells.

    Founded 2007Italy$35Mlast round Apr 2018
  7. 7Genenta ScienceGenenta Science is a biotechnology company that develops gene transfer therapy for the treatment of cancer tumors.

    Genenta Science is a biotechnology company that develops gene transfer therapy for the treatment of cancer tumors.

    Founded 2014Milano, Italy$30Mlast round Oct 2025
  8. 8Kither BiotechKither Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company based in Turin, Italy, founded in November 2011 as a spin-off from the University of Turin.

    Kither Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company based in Turin, Italy, founded in November 2011 as a spin-off from the University of Turin.

    Founded 2011Turin, Italy$27Mlast round Mar 2022
  9. 9CoStim PharmaceuticalsCoStim Pharmaceuticals Inc.

    CoStim Pharmaceuticals Inc.

    Founded 2011Italy$22Mlast round Mar 2013
  10. 10Iama TherapeuticsIAMA Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Genoa, Italy, founded in 2021.

    IAMA Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Genoa, Italy, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021Genoa, Italy$17Mlast round Apr 2025
  11. 11Lipogems InternationalLipogems' adipose tissue treatments can assist physicians and patients keep or restore their health.

    Lipogems' adipose tissue treatments can assist physicians and patients keep or restore their health.

    Founded 2010Milano, Italy$13Mlast round Dec 2022
  12. 12GreenBone OrthoGreenBone Ortho is an Italian medical technology company founded in 2014, based in Faenza, Emilia Romagna.

    GreenBone Ortho is an Italian medical technology company founded in 2014, based in Faenza, Emilia Romagna.

    Founded 2015Roncadelle, Italy$12Mlast round Oct 2021
  13. 13HealthwareFounded -Italy$11Mlast round Feb 2019
  14. 14EndostartEndostart develops and manufactures medical devices for gastrointestinal endoscopy.

    Endostart develops and manufactures medical devices for gastrointestinal endoscopy.

    Founded 2018Certaldo, Italy$11Mlast round Jun 2021
  15. 15Altheia ScienceAltheia Science is a biotechnology startup based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2017.

    Altheia Science is a biotechnology startup based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2017Milan, Italy$11Mlast round Sept 2018
  16. 16CellPlyCellply is a DeepTech biotechnology company based in Bologna, Italy, founded in 2013 by Massimo Bocchi and Roberto Guerrieri.

    Cellply is a DeepTech biotechnology company based in Bologna, Italy, founded in 2013 by Massimo Bocchi and Roberto Guerrieri.

    Founded 2013Bologna, Italy$11Mlast round Apr 2026
  17. 17NewronikaNewronika restores brain and body functions with innovative technologies.

    Newronika restores brain and body functions with innovative technologies.

    Founded 2008Milan, Italy$9.2Mlast round Sept 2019
  18. 18ALKemist BioALKemist Bio is a biotechnology company based in Turin, Italy, founded in 2023.

    ALKemist Bio is a biotechnology company based in Turin, Italy, founded in 2023.

    Founded 2023Turin, Italy$7.6Mlast round Dec 2023
  19. 19Alia TherapeuticsAlia Therapeutics is an innovative biotechnology company based in Trento, Italy, founded in October 2018.

    Alia Therapeutics is an innovative biotechnology company based in Trento, Italy, founded in October 2018.

    Founded 2018Trento, Italy$4.8Mlast round Apr 2023
  20. 20Haptena TherapeuticsHaptena Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing innovative approaches for genetically defined cancers.

    Haptena Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing innovative approaches for genetically defined cancers.

    Founded -Turin, Italy$3.5Mlast round Dec 2025
  21. 21DiademFounded -Brescia, Italy$2.5Mlast round Sept 2022
  22. 22Repron TherapeuticsRepron Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics to combat cancer.

    Repron Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics to combat cancer.

    Founded 2023Milan, Italy$2.1Mlast round Jun 2023
  23. 23DialecticaDialectica, based in Milan, Italy, is a biotechnological company that produces neuronal cellular models.

    Dialectica, based in Milan, Italy, is a biotechnological company that produces neuronal cellular models.

    Founded 2004Italy$1.8Mlast round Jan 2006
  24. 24HypesoundHypeSound is an Italian biotechnology startup based in Perugia, founded in 2019.

    HypeSound is an Italian biotechnology startup based in Perugia, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Perugia, Italy$1.1Mlast round Jan 2025
  25. 25ValoreValore is an Italian consulting, strategy, and communications firm that operates as an innovative think tank.

    Valore is an Italian consulting, strategy, and communications firm that operates as an innovative think tank.

    Founded 2017Italy$1.1Mlast round Nov 2019
  26. 26EligoFounded -Italy$1.0Mlast round Dec 2022
  27. 27Neuron GuardNeuron Guard is an Italian medical technology startup founded in May 2013 and based in Modena, Italy.

    Neuron Guard is an Italian medical technology startup founded in May 2013 and based in Modena, Italy.

    Founded 2013Modena, Italy$751Klast round Nov 2021
  28. 28VivaBioCellVivaBioCell develops products based on cell culture and tissue engineering for the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases.

    VivaBioCell develops products based on cell culture and tissue engineering for the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases.

    Founded 2007Italy$607Klast round Jul 2007
  29. 29Adamas BiotechAdamas Biotech develops nutraceutical-based prophylactic and therapeutic solutions for clinical and wellness indications.

    Adamas Biotech develops nutraceutical-based prophylactic and therapeutic solutions for clinical and wellness indications.

    Founded 2018Lecce, Italy$453Klast round Aug 2024
  30. 30AxxamAxxam is a leading provider of integrated discovery services across the life sciences industry with headquarters in Milan, Italy.

    Axxam is a leading provider of integrated discovery services across the life sciences industry with headquarters in Milan, Italy.

    Founded 2001Bresso (Milan), Italy$340Klast round Jan 2015
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15 November 2026updated nightly
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